Pricing details for the highly anticipated Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console have reportedly emerged, suggesting an €899 price point. The 25th-anniversary console, featuring a distinctive translucent green design, is expected to launch on November 27, 2026, coinciding with Black Friday, according to various media reports citing an online leak from Dealabs.
The price leak, sourced from what Insider Gaming describes as ‘JSON Sniffing’ of store website backends, indicates that an official announcement could be made in the coming weeks, possibly before or during the upcoming Gamescom event. GAMINGbible also reported on the leak, noting Dealabs’ strong track record for revealing video game industry information. While a precise USD price was not confirmed by Dealabs, initial estimates suggest it would also be around $899, with UK consumers potentially facing a higher cost, around £799.99, according to GAMINGbible.
This special edition console was initially revealed during the Xbox Showcase in June, where Xbox’s Matt Booty and Asha Sharma reportedly gifted it to all attending fans. Its design is a nod to the original translucent green Xbox console from 2001/02, offering a nostalgic aesthetic for long-time enthusiasts.
Design and Performance: A Premium for Collectibility
The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition stands out with its ‘translucent OG Green’ casing, allowing a view inside the console. Its description highlights ’25 years of XBOX technology evolved’ and features an iconic ‘X’ logo that illuminates in green. The console comes equipped with 1TB SSD storage and includes a matching translucent green controller, which will also be available for standalone purchase starting October 20, 2026.
Despite its premium price and unique aesthetics, the underlying hardware of the Xbox Series X25 remains consistent with the standard Xbox Series X model launched in 2020. GAMINGbible emphasized that its performance is essentially unchanged, meaning it does not offer the enhanced power found in consoles like Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro. Consequently, the elevated price point largely reflects its status as a limited-edition collectible rather than a performance upgrade.
Market Trends and Global Consumer Impact
The reported €899 price tag places the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition in a similar range to the current PlayStation 5 Pro, a console that initially launched without a disc drive or vertical stand for £699.99/$699.99 in November 2024 and now costs £789.99/$899.99. This pricing strategy for a commemorative edition reflects broader trends in the gaming hardware market, where console prices have generally risen rather than fallen over the current generation. For international consumers, particularly in regions with less favorable exchange rates, such high prices for new hardware can significantly impact purchasing decisions and overall accessibility to premium gaming experiences.
For context, the standard Xbox Series X, which debuted in November 2020 at £449.99/$499.99, now sells for £669.99/$799.99. Similarly, the PlayStation 5’s disc-drive model has seen its price increase from £449.99/$499.99 at launch to £569.99/$649.99 today. These escalating costs highlight a shift in console economics, where the value proposition for limited editions or even standard models becomes a key consideration for buyers, especially those outside primary markets.
With pre-orders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition expected to go live during Gamescom next week, prospective buyers are likely to act quickly to secure the console, given its limited-edition status. Xbox has confirmed its participation in Gamescom 2026, with planned showcases of new projects on August 26 and 27, which will be broadcast on YouTube and Twitch, where further details regarding the console might be officially revealed.
Image: Insider Gaming
Sources consulted
- Insider Gaming: Xbox Series X25 Will Release This November For 899 Euros
- GAMINGbible: Xbox’s latest console pricing confirmed, matches the extortionate PS5 Pro
- IXBT.games: Xbox games to be showcased at Gamescom 2026 announced
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