Overview
- Xbox officially revealed a translucent OG Green XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition and a matching Series X25 console at Xbox Fanfest in June.
- Leaks published August 19 by Dealabs and amplified by insider billbil‑kun report pre‑orders opening on August 26 and a retail ship date of October 20 for the controller.
- The leaked pricing lists the controller at about US$79.99 / €79.99 / £74.99 / CA$99.99, a level consistent with past special‑edition Xbox pads but not confirmed by Microsoft.
- Xbox has said the X25 Series X console will be bundled with the anniversary controller for Fanfest attendees who were told they will receive units in November, while wider console pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
- Industry context shows rising hardware manufacturing costs and recent console price increases, which could push demand toward the standalone controller and influence how Microsoft prices and allocates the limited special‑edition hardware.