Xbox Celebrates 25 Years With Translucent Green Limited Edition Hardware
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Microsoft is celebrating twenty-five years of Xbox with a transparent green Series X console and matching controller launching this November.
Microsoft is marking a major milestone for its gaming division this year. During the latest Xbox Games Showcase, the company revealed a lineup of retro-inspired hardware to celebrate twenty-five years of Xbox. Headlining the anniversary celebration is the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, a console that leans heavily into nostalgia by adopting a translucent green aesthetic directly inspired by the original console release.
The hardware design borrows heavily from the classic OG Green look that defined early Microsoft hardware. The chassis features transparent elements alongside an illuminated green power button that references the iconic startup sequence of the original system. Beyond the console itself, Microsoft announced a matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. The controller incorporates classic ABXY color schemes and pays tribute to the original Duke controller by styling its bumpers after the classic black and white buttons, complete with a transparent back case showing off a vintage logo.
While Microsoft has kept pricing details under wraps for now, both the console and the standalone controller are scheduled to launch this November. This release follows a wave of other twenty-fifth anniversary branding updates from the company, including temporary logo redesigns. As players across console, PC, and cloud ecosystems look toward the holiday season, this release offers a direct nod to long-term community members who remember the platform's 2001 debut. For full details and ongoing updates, you can read the original report on Eurogamer.
Tags: Xbox, Hardware, Retro Gaming, Microsoft, Consoles
Original article: Eurogamer