Microsoft will launch the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console on November 27, 2026, coinciding with Black Friday shopping in global markets [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The console will be priced at €899.99 in Europe and is estimated at $899.99 in the U.S., about €100/$100 more than the current standard Xbox Series X with 1TB storage and a disc drive [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The Xbox Series X25 features a translucent murky green case inspired by the original 2001 Xbox console, allowing users to see inside the hardware, blending nostalgia with modern design [1, 2, 4, 5]. Microsoft said, "The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design that reflects where we’ve been and the community that’s been with us along the way" [2].
The technical configuration matches the standard Xbox Series X, featuring a 1TB SSD and a disc drive [2, 4]. Alongside the console, Microsoft began selling a matching translucent green Xbox Wireless Controller Special Edition X25 on October 20, 2026, priced at $79.99/€79.99/£74.99 [6, 3, 5]. The controller includes ABXY buttons colored like the original Xbox controller and asymmetrical black and white bumpers as a design nod to the past [2, 6].
Microsoft has raised Xbox console prices globally in 2026 due to shortages of memory and storage components caused by AI data center demand [1, 4, 5]. Xbox division restructuring earlier this year resulted in layoffs and studio downsizing, affecting game development and staff morale [1]. Xbox boss Asha Sharma warned of further component price increases, stating, "We expect another doubling by the fall of 2027," which could affect future console availability and pricing [1].
The Xbox Series X25 was first announced in June 2026 at the Xbox Games Showcase event [1, 2, 4, 5]. The console’s Friday, November 27 launch date places it among key holiday shopping offerings for the gaming market.
