Leak Reveals Steep Price Tag for Special Edition Translucent Green Xbox Series X
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
A leak reveals that Microsoft's 25th anniversary translucent green Xbox Series X will cost €899.99 and launch on November 27, matching the price of a PlayStation 5 Pro.
Pricing details for Microsoft's upcoming 25th anniversary Xbox Series X have leaked courtesy of Dealabs insider billbil-kun, and the translucent green console carries an eye-watering €899.99 price tag that will likely translate to $899.99 in the U.S. Alongside the steep cost, a release date of November 27 has surfaced, landing right in the middle of the Black Friday shopping rush. While the bundle includes the matching special edition controller, the hardware cost pushes deep into enthusiast territory.
Context matters when looking at hardware pricing right now, especially as manufacturers navigate rising memory costs driven by AI data centers, logistical hurdles, and ongoing tariff uncertainties. At €899.99, this special edition sits just €100 above a standard disc-drive Xbox Series X and matches the price point of the PlayStation 5 Pro. That comparison will not soften the blow for everyday players, but nostalgia is a powerful force for long-time fans who remember the iconic aesthetic of the original console.
Microsoft is expected to officially confirm the pricing and availability details next week at Gamescom. As hardware prices continue to climb across the industry, collectors and dedicated fans will have to decide if the retro callback is worth the steep investment. Stand by for official updates as the show kicks off.
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Original article: IGN South Africa