Overview
- Wednesday’s leaks on Dealabs and from insider billbil‑kun reported that pre‑orders for the XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition will open on Aug. 26 and that units will ship on Oct. 20.
- Multiple outlets published leaked multi‑region pricing for the controller at €79.99 / £74.99 / US$79.99 (CA$99.99 in some reports), though Microsoft has not confirmed those figures.
- Leaked images and descriptions say the controller uses a translucent OG Green shell with a transparent back and battery door and bumpers that nod to the original 'Duke' design.
- Microsoft officially announced the 25th‑anniversary console and controller in June and previously said the Xbox Series X25 console will be bundled with the special controller; the new leak focuses on the controller’s timing and price and remains unconfirmed until Gamescom.
- If the leaks are accurate, the limited run and event‑tied launch could produce quick sellouts and heightened demand from collectors, and fuller console pricing or availability could be affected by broader hardware cost pressures reported earlier this year.