Xbox Series X25 Anniversary Console Sells Out in Hours

The Xbox Series X25 anniversary console has sold out just hours after Microsoft opened pre-orders on August 27, 2026. The limited-edition collection, priced at $899.99 in the US, features a translucent 'OG Green' shell and a matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. This hardware refresh is not new silicon, with every outlet confirming it runs the same CPU, GPU, and 1TB SSD as the standard Series X console.

Microsoft chose to release an anniversary SKU on existing Series X internals to mark the milestone without pulling engineering resources away from Project Helix, the PC-hybrid successor targeting 2028. The bundle includes a digital copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved, which ties two of Xbox's biggest brand assets together in the same week.

The console's packaging is designed to appeal to collectors, with a numbered engraving and internal components visible through the case. This cosmetic refresh comes at a premium price, roughly $500 more than a standalone Series X. The sell-through was fast, with pre-orders opening at 7 AM PDT on August 27 and the Microsoft Store page already marked 'out of stock' by the time most gaming outlets filed their coverage.