Microsoft revealed a limited-edition translucent green Xbox Series X25 console and matching controller during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 on Sunday.

The release marks the 25th anniversary [1] of the Xbox brand. By reviving the aesthetic of the original 2002 hardware, Microsoft is targeting nostalgic collectors and long-term fans of the ecosystem.

The new hardware features a transparent green shell and a light-up green Xbox logo [2]. The console includes one TB of storage [3]. This specific design choice is intended to pay homage to the first Xbox console released two decades ago [1].

"Xbox has announced today as part of the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 that we're getting a new limited edition console and controller later this year," a spokesperson for Xbox said [4].

The announcement took place during a virtual event, where the company detailed the specifications of the anniversary hardware. While some reports refer to the unit as the Xbox Series X25 [4], others describe it as the Translucent Green 25th Anniversary Edition [1].

Retail availability for the console and controller is planned for November 2026 [4]. The package is designed as a collector's item rather than a performance upgrade over the standard Series X model.

"Microsoft has announced a new limited edition Xbox Series X console variant inspired by the original Xbox," IGN staff said [5]. The company is using the milestone to bridge the gap between its modern high-performance hardware and the legacy of the brand's inception.

“The release marks the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand.”

This product launch signals a broader industry trend of 'retro-branding' to drive hardware sales. By combining the technical capabilities of the Series X with the visual identity of the 2002 original, Microsoft is leveraging nostalgia to create a high-demand, limited-supply event. This strategy allows the company to celebrate its brand longevity while testing consumer appetite for non-traditional hardware aesthetics in the current console generation.