Xbox announces new console to celebrate 25th anniversary

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox console. While the exact date isn't until November, celebrations have already kicked off with the launch of a new Xbox console.

The new Xbox console was unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase and it is actually a special edition of the Xbox Series X. Officially called the Xbox Series X25, the limited edition console has a translucent case in the original green color of the first Xbox console.

The same color has been used by 8BitDo for several of its Xbox-licensed PC and gaming accessories such as the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard - Xbox Edition, Retro R8 Mouse - Xbox Edition, Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad - Xbox Edition, and the Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox (available on Amazon for $69.99).

The console isn't just green but also has some easter eggs such as the Xbox logo lighting up in green and a 25th anniversary logo on the front. With respect to specs, this version is no different from the standard Xbox Series X which has 1TB of storage.

In addition to the Xbox Series X25, Xbox will also sell an Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition. This version of the controller also has a translucent green shell as well as colored ABXY buttons, and bumpers that pay homage to those of the original Xbox Duke Controller.

The Xbox Series X25 Console and Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition will be sold together in select markets starting in November. However, the controller will also be available as a separate purchase. Unfortunately, pricing and pre-order details weren't revealed.