Pre-orders open for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection

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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, XBOX has launched pre-orders for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection. For the occasion, the trailer below was aired.



This collection includes the translucent green-themed XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition console which features a new “X” animation that lights up green when you power it on, along with the “XBOX 25” mark. It will be available on November 13, 2026, for an MSRP of $899.99 USD.

The collection also includes the XBOX Controller X25 Special Edition. This controller has a see-through back case and battery door, revealing the classic XBOX logo, and features the original-color ABXY buttons and a green XBOX button. It will be available for purchase separately when it launches on October 20, 2026.


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A regular Series X costs $799.99, in Best Buy, right now. You’re paying an additional $100 and you get Halo: Campaign Evolved ($49.99), so realistically you’re paying fifty shmackaroos for the limited edition controller and console shells. Accounting for filament cost (good quality translucent PETG will run you about $25 plus shipping, fingers crossed that one spool is enough), energy and time (this size of print will take an entire day to print and assemble, assuming you get everything right on the first go and nothing goes sideways), you’re getting a better product for what, an extra $20? Yeah. I guess what I’m saying here is “the price isn’t outrageous given current market conditions”, as well as “printing a product that is equivalent in quality is usually an impossibility and, more often than not, is not a cost saving if injection molded parts are available”. When all variables are accounted for this wouldn’t be worth the hassle.

Ok, IF you don´t have a console and are willing to pay the current prices, this LE is not that expensive compared to the base model.

But for people who already have it? its kinda of absurd.
 
I do wish they just offered the console and controller shells. I already own couple Series X but do love that green look. I can't find any 3rd party shells for Series X other than the stupid sticker sets.
 
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