We’ve received new details about the limited edition green X25 Xbox Series X that have reportedly leaked online, and if true, this celebratory console could cost noticeably more than a standard Series X in Europe.
What Was Reported
Per VGC, Dealabs writer billbil-kun has leaked a European release date and price for the X25 limited edition console. The tip claims the console will land on Friday, November 27 — which is also Black Friday — and will be priced at €899.99. That price reportedly includes the 1TB console with a disc drive and a limited edition green 25th anniversary controller.
The same leak states that billbil-kun estimates the European price will equate to $899.99 in the US, though they have not been able to definitely confirm prices for regions such as the UK and US yet. VGC’s coverage also highlights that the standard Xbox Series X now costs €799.99 following Xbox’s recent price increase, making the alleged limited edition about €100 more expensive if the leak is accurate.
Additional details shared in the leak concern the standalone controller. The X25 controller is reportedly due to be available on October 20 at prices of $79.99 / €79.99 / £74.99. The console’s physical design is described as a translucent green case, evoking the look of the original Xbox, with the iconic “X” lighting up in green and an Xbox 25th Anniversary logo on the front — details echoed in a comment from Xbox’s next generation VP, Jason Ronald.
As Jason Ronald said when the console was announced in June: “The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design that reflects where we’ve been and the community that’s been with us along the way. From the moment you power it on, those details come to life. The iconic ‘X’ lights up in green, a nod to the original Xbox start up, complemented by the Xbox 25th Anniversary logo on the front and other design elements that celebrate Xbox fans and classic hardware designs.”
The Source & Credibility
The pricing and date details come from billbil-kun, a Dealabs writer VGC points to as someone who “has been accurately leaking hardware and software information for a number of years now.” VGC is reporting these claims from that Dealabs leaker, but also notes the lack of confirmation for regions outside Europe.
Who Is billbil-kun?
Per VGC, billbil-kun is a Dealabs insider with a track record for accurate hardware and software leaks. That history is why these particular details are being picked up in coverage, but take this with a pinch of salt: the tipster has not definitively confirmed US or UK pricing, and the information remains a leak until official confirmation from Xbox.
What It Could Mean
If these numbers are correct, the limited edition console could represent a deliberate price premium for a collector-focused bundle. The claimed €899.99 European price would be about €100 above the current cost of a standard Series X in Europe, per VGC’s reporting. That suggests Microsoft may be positioning the X25 as a higher-tier commemorative product rather than a direct one-for-one replacement for a standard Series X.
There’s also the reported timing to consider. An alleged release on Friday, November 27 — Black Friday — points to a launch window where consumer attention is high, which could be intentional if the price premium is correct. The separate controller availability on October 20 could give fans an earlier chance to buy the pad without purchasing the full console.
We’ve previously covered controller pre-order details and the translucent OG green design in our own reporting, which readers may find relevant if they’re tracking this hardware closely: Leaked: Xbox X25 Controller Pre-Order Date, Price And Translucent OG Green Design Surface. For those interested in how special edition controllers trend in leaks, our coverage of other alleged controller aesthetics might also be useful context: Leaked: "Storm King" Controller Allegedly Brings Blood-Red Gears Aesthetic To Xbox Pads.
Why This Matters
Allegedly higher pricing for the X25 limited edition matters because it signals how console-makers might monetise nostalgia and anniversaries. If the leak is accurate, fans willing to pay a premium for a collectible look and bundled controller will be the target market, while the average buyer could stick with the standard Series X at a lower price.
That said, these are unconfirmed details from a leak. We’re excited by the translucent green design and the tie-in controller, but until Microsoft confirms dates and prices, take this with a pinch of salt. We’ll keep an eye out for official announcements and will update readers when confirmation arrives.
