A new leak from reliable Dealabs source billbil-kun has surfaced pricing and release details for Microsoft's upcoming 25th anniversary console, and the numbers are eye-catching. The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will reportedly cost $899.99 in the United States and €899.99 in Europe, positioning it as $100 more than the regular Xbox Series X. This price point sits $100 above the current $799.99 regular Xbox Series X and matches the PlayStation 5 Pro's cost after Sony's March price increases.
Quick Facts
| Publisher | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | Xbox Series X |
| Release Date | Nov. 27 |
| Price | $899.99 (leaked) |
Microsoft set the launch for November 27, landing right on Black Friday. During the June Xbox Games Showcase, the company teased the anniversary system but kept the price and exact release hidden. The leak finally pulls back the curtain for collectors and long‑time Xbox devotees, showing the premium edition’s price tag and the translucent green aesthetic. It also hints at the bundled controller, forcing a comparison with the
What Was Leaked
According to billbil-kun's sources, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition carries a $899.99 price tag in the U.S. and €899.99 in Europe. The leaker reports a November 27 launch date, aligning with Black Friday, though preorder timing remains unknown. The package includes the console itself — featuring a translucent green chassis with 1 TB of storage — plus a special edition green controller that will also be sold separately for $79.99.
The controller design leans heavily into nostalgia. Its ABXY buttons replicate the original Xbox controller's color scheme, while the bumpers split colors with one white and one black bumper, a direct callback to the black and white buttons on the Duke and Controller S. These details suggest Microsoft is targeting the anniversary hardware squarely at longtime fans who remember the original 2001 launch, rather than general consumers looking for a performance upgrade.
Confirmed: Xbox's $899.99 Anniversary Edition
If accurate, this price shows Microsoft is ready to push the edge of what buyers in the enthusiast scene will pay for a glossy makeover. The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition offers no boost over the normal Series X— Microsoft’s own June note says it “respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage.” That $100 extra is all for the translucent green case, the custom controller, and the collectible box.
A ticket to the $899.99 price tag puts the console in direct line with the PlayStation 5 Pro, a comparison that becomes inevitable after Sony’s March hikes. The PS
Leaking the Beast: Xbox's Anniversary Console Exposed
Billbil‑kun has consistently proven his knack for unearthing Dealabs leaks, nailing prices and release dates for a handful of hardware launches and title announcements over the past few years. The leaker previously reported that the standalone controller would go for $79.99. When Microsoft announced the console in June, it confirmed in a news release that this console isn’t “Project Helix” – the code name that’s been tied to Xbox’s next‑gen hardware for ages. Instead, the company confirmed that the Series X25 is a single‑off anniversary edition, not a new generation step.
The original Xbox launched in November 2001, making the 25th anniversary a significant milestone for the brand. Microsoft has leaned into heritage marketing throughout 2024, from backward compatibility celebrations to original Xbox game additions on Game Pass. The Series X25 Limited Edition appears to be the capstone of that campaign — a physical artifact priced for the most dedicated segment of the community.
Microsoft has not officially confirmed the leaked price or date, and the company's June announcement pointedly omitted both details. An official reveal will likely come closer to the holiday season, potentially during a fall showcase or via a dedicated blog post. Until then, the $899.99 figure remains unconfirmed — though billbil-kun's track record gives it substantial weight. For anyone considering a purchase, the key question is whether a translucent green shell and a nostalgia-tuned controller are worth a $100 premium over the standard Series X that plays every game exactly the same way.
