Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition Brings Translucent OG Green Back for Xbox’s 25th Anniversary

Microsoft used the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7, 2026 to reveal the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, a collector-focused version of the current Xbox Series X rather than a new console generation. As of Sunday, June 14, 2026, it sits as part of Xbox’s wider 25th-anniversary celebration, with Microsoft positioning it alongside the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. The main hook is easy to spot: a translucent OG Green shell inspired by early Xbox hardware, with a matching controller that leans into the same retro theme. Microsoft’s own anniversary page lists the console as coming soon, while Xbox Wire says the console and controller will be sold as a limited-edition collection in select markets in November, with the controller also available separately. Sources: (news.xbox.com)

The X25’s design is the reason this model is getting attention. Instead of the standard Carbon Black, Robot White, or Galaxy Black styling, the console uses a see-through green casing that directly recalls the original Xbox era. Microsoft describes it as a modern return to Xbox in translucent OG Green, complete with a green-lit iconic “X” power detail. The controller continues the theme with original-style ABXY colors, a green Xbox button, black triggers, white bumpers, and a translucent battery door. Those black-and-white bumper cues are a nod to the original Xbox’s large "Duke" controller, giving the set a more complete anniversary look instead of simply changing the console’s outer shell. Sources: (xbox.com)

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The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition should be understood as a limited-edition Series X refresh, not a performance jump over the existing model. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X page lists the X25 variant as 1TB | Disc Drive | X25 Limited Edition, and the anniversary page confirms 1TB SSD storage. That means the console is aimed more at fans who want the anniversary design than at players expecting a new CPU, GPU, or larger storage tier. Microsoft’s current Xbox Series X specification sheet still lists the platform around an 8-core Custom Zen 2 CPU running at 3.8GHz, or 3.6GHz with SMT, plus a 12 TFLOPS Custom RDNA 2 GPU with 52 compute units at 1.825GHz. It also uses 16GB of GDDR6 memory and supports current Series X features such as Quick Resume, Xbox Velocity Architecture, and games designed for Xbox Series X|S. Sources: (xbox.com)

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For buyers comparing it with other Xbox Series X models, the key spec point is that the X25 is the 1TB disc-drive version dressed in anniversary hardware. Microsoft lists the broader Series X family with true 4K gaming, support for up to 120 frames per second in supported games, and 8K HDR output support, though real-world resolution and frame rate still depend on the individual game and display setup. Storage can be expanded with Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Cards that match internal SSD performance, while USB 3.1 external hard drives are supported for additional storage. The important X25-specific items are:

• Translucent OG Green Xbox Series X console
• 1TB SSD storage
• Disc drive model
• Green-lit iconic X power detail
• Matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition included in the limited-edition collection

Microsoft has not positioned the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition as a replacement for every Series X owner. It makes the most sense as a display-worthy console for longtime Xbox fans, collectors of special-edition hardware, or players who skipped earlier Series X designs and want something less plain under the TV. As of June 14, 2026, Microsoft’s product pages still use “coming soon” and “email me when available” messaging, while Xbox Wire says availability is planned for November 2026 in select markets. Pricing and full preorder timing have not been detailed on the official pages yet, so the safer read is simple: this is a limited anniversary console with familiar Series X performance, wrapped in one of the most nostalgia-heavy Xbox designs Microsoft has made in years. Sources: (news.xbox.com)

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