Leak Reveals the Xbox Series X25 Will Be the Most Expensive Xbox in History
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Industry leaks reveal that Microsoft's upcoming translucent green Xbox Series X25 will cost $899.99, making it the most expensive console in Xbox history when it launches on Black Friday.
As reported by Polygon, Microsoft is gearing up to celebrate 25 years of the brand with a special edition console, but the price tag is turning heads. According to industry leaks from billbil-kun via Dealabs, the translucent green Xbox Series X25 will launch on Black Friday with a hefty price tag of $899.99 in the U.S. and €899.99 in Europe. This makes the upcoming anniversary edition the most expensive console Microsoft has ever released, matching the premium pricing tier currently occupied by Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro.
The hardware package includes 1 TB of internal storage alongside a matching limited edition controller featuring nostalgic nods to the original 2001 system, including classic colored ABXY buttons and mismatched black and white bumpers. Players wanting just the peripheral can purchase the controller separately for $79.99, while the full console bundle drops on November 27.
For a community already navigating rising hardware costs and shifting platform strategies, an elite price point of nearly nine hundred dollars asks a lot of loyal fans. While the nostalgia factor and transparent green aesthetic lean hard into early 2000s gaming history, players will have to decide if a commemorative shell and standard internal performance justify matching the most expensive hardware tiers on the market.
Tags: Xbox, Hardware, Gaming News, Industry
Original article: Polygon