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Microsoft’s limited-edition Xbox Series X25 pre-orders sold out in seconds, with a large share of stock going to scalpers who list units on eBay for up to $3,000; eBay has begun removing listings; the piece warns buyers not to trust scalpers and notes the $899 price, comparing the frenzy to the Pokémon card hype, and invites readers to share if they secured one.
Rumors suggest the Xbox Series X25, a translucent 25th-anniversary edition, will cost €899.99 in Europe and $899.99 in the US, with a November 27 launch date reportedly planned; Microsoft is expected to confirm details at Gamescom 2026, but official confirmation has not been issued.
Pure Xbox’s roundup of its Xbox Games Showcase 2026 predictions shows 3 correct bets out of 8: Gears of War: E-Day opened the show and was revealed as an Xbox console exclusive with an Oct 6, 2026 release; Halo: Campaign Evolved announced for July 28, 2026 with early access via Premium Edition; and a new Limited Edition Xbox hardware (Series X25) was unveiled. The rest—such as new backwards-compatible titles, an Elite Series 3 controller, reviving an OG Xbox IP, and a major new Xbox initiative—did not materialize in this year’s show. The event still drew praise and offered plenty of future announcements for 2026.
Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition at Xbox Games Showcase 2026, a transparent green 1TB console to celebrate 25 years of Xbox, with a matching translucent X25 controller; attendees with FAN badges will receive the console for free, while pricing and preorder details are expected to be announced soon.