Xbox is turning 25, and it’s marking the occasion with a special-edition console. This new console leans heavily into the look of the original Xbox.
Unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase, the new Xbox Series X25 celebrates a quarter-century since Microsoft entered the console market. While the anniversary itself doesn’t officially arrive until November, Xbox is getting the party started early. They are launching a limited-edition console and matching controller inspired by the brand’s first system.
The biggest change is cosmetic, but it’s one that longtime Xbox fans will likely appreciate. The Series X25 comes wrapped in a translucent green finish. This echoes the colour scheme of the original Xbox from 2001. It’s a look that has become increasingly popular in retro-inspired gaming hardware. Additionally, it immediately stands out from the standard black Series X.
Microsoft hasn’t stopped at the shell, either. The console features a green-lit Xbox logo and a dedicated 25th anniversary emblem on the front. This adds a few extra collector-friendly touches.
Underneath, however, this is still the same Xbox Series X. There’s no performance boost or hardware refresh here, with the console retaining the standard 1TB storage and existing specs. That means the appeal is entirely about the design and the nostalgia factor.
Alongside the console, Xbox is also releasing an Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. Like the console, it adopts the translucent green finish of the original Xbox. However, it adds a few extra nods to Microsoft’s gaming history. The controller features coloured ABXY buttons and redesigned bumpers. These pay tribute to the iconic Duke controller that shipped with the first-generation Xbox.
The retro green aesthetic has already proven popular in recent years, with brands such as 8BitDo using similar colour schemes across several Xbox-licensed accessories. This feels like Xbox embracing that nostalgia itself. Instead of leaving it to third-party manufacturers, Xbox is providing fans with this throwback design.
The Xbox Series X25 and matching controller will launch together in select markets this November. If you only want the controller, you’ll be able to pick it up separately from October.
Microsoft hasn’t revealed pricing or pre-order details yet. However, with the anniversary fast approaching, it probably won’t be long before we hear more.
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