Microsoft's Xbox brand has unveiled the "Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition" console and a matching "Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition" to mark 25 years since the original Xbox. The headline feature is a translucent "OG Green" body that recalls the look of the 2001 original. The anniversary collection is set to arrive in November 2026 in select markets, and pricing has not yet been announced.
A translucent "OG Green" returns after 25 years
What catches the eye here is the skeleton-style see-through shell tinted with the green so closely associated with Xbox. This is the first time Xbox has brought a translucent design to its home console, paying homage to the original Xbox from 2001 and the "OG Green" players have long remembered.
The "X" on the power button also lights up green, giving the hardware a presence that reflects how far the brand has come across generations. While recent consoles tend toward understated black or white finishes, leaning fully into a nostalgic, see-through style is a playful touch befitting an anniversary model.
Current Series X inside, with nostalgic details on the controller
Despite being a commemorative model, the performance is that of the current flagship. The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition packs the same processing power as the Xbox Series X along with 1TB of storage, so you can enjoy the latest generation of gaming while taking in the look. It is a piece aimed at collectors that is also more than capable as an everyday main console.
The bundled Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition is full of nostalgic detail too. It uses the original ABXY button colors, and even the back case and battery cover are see-through. Both the console and controller are dotted with design cues that evoke Xboxes of the past, offering long-time fans the fun of spotting the finer differences.
Out in November, with pricing and regions to follow
There are two ways to get it. You can buy the commemorative collection that bundles the console and controller together, or pick up just the controller on its own. Even those who already own a Series X can enjoy swapping in only the anniversary-design controller.
The collection is scheduled to go on sale in November 2026 in "select markets," with Xbox saying it will share details on regions and pricing later. The announcement was made during "Xbox Games Showcase 2026," the event that spotlights new titles and more. As a thank-you to the community, the console and controller are said to hide a few surprises — little touches you only discover once it is in your hands.
Summary
To mark 25 years since the original, Xbox has unveiled the translucent "OG Green" Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition and a matching controller. Inside is the current Series X with 1TB of storage, wrapped in a design and hidden details that channel the original. It launches in November 2026, with regions and pricing still to come — but for long-time fans, it looks set to be a special model that captures the sense of a milestone.
