Leak Reveals Pricing and Release Date for Translucent Green Xbox Controller
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A new leak reveals that Microsoft's translucent green 25th anniversary Xbox controller will launch on October 20 for $79.99, with official announcements expected at Gamescom.
Nostalgia is big business in modern gaming, and Microsoft is leaning hard into its history for the brand's 25th anniversary. According to a recent report by Dealabs insider billbil-kun, the upcoming Xbox Wireless Controller Special Edition X25 will launch on October 20, 2026, priced at $79.99. Featuring a translucent green shell inspired by the iconic original Xbox hardware, the controller gives players a clear view of the internal circuitry just like the hardware mods of years past.
Fans looking to secure the new hardware will likely not have to wait long for official confirmation. Microsoft is expected to announce the details next week during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, with preorders reportedly slated to go live on August 26. While the standalone controller has a locked-in release date, details remain scarce on the matching translucent green console variant announced back in June, though the system is still expected to arrive this November.
Microsoft is skipping a traditional press conference at Gamescom this year, opting instead for a two-day streaming schedule to showcase upcoming titles. Wednesday streams will highlight major projects like Gears of War: E-Day and Fable, while Thursday focuses on updates for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Expect plenty of community chatter as these gameplay deep dives go live across Twitch and YouTube ahead of the fall release season.
Tags: Xbox, Hardware, Gaming News, Microsoft, Gamescom
Original article: IGN South Africa