How to preorder Microsoft's translucent green Xbox console

Here is how preorder Microsofts translucent green Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection works: the console and controller bundle is $899.99, with general preorders open Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. ET via the Xbox site and major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart while supplies last.

Microsoft has opened preorders for its Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, a special-edition Series X console and matching wireless controller dressed in translucent "OG Green." The look nods to the original Xbox Launch Team Edition system from 2001, turning a nostalgia flex into a limited drop for fans who want that early-2000s vibe on modern hardware.

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Key Takeaways

• General preorders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition bundle start Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. ET for $899.99.
• The translucent green console ships Nov. 13 and includes a free download of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
• The matching X25 Special Edition Wireless Controller is $79.99 on its own and arrives Oct. 20.
• Retailers include the Xbox website, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart, while supplies last.
• Separate Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Razer gear is also up for preorder in matching translucent green.

Where can you preorder the Xbox 25th Anniversary console?

According to Mashable's preorder report, Series X25 preorders began Wednesday via email invitation for some of Xbox's most dedicated fans. Everyone else can jump in starting today, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. ET.

Availability spans the Xbox website and participating retailers while supplies last. Named outlets include Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. The limited nature of the drop means stock can move fast, especially on the day general preorders open.

If you only want the pad, the X25 Special Edition Wireless Controller preorders started Wednesday and sold through quickly. Mashable noted it was only in stock at Best Buy and Walmart at the time of writing, after selling out at the Microsoft Store, Amazon, Target, and GameStop.

What does the translucent green anniversary bundle include?

The Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection pairs a Series X25 Limited Edition console with a matching special-edition wireless controller. Both use translucent "OG Green" shells inspired by the 2001 Launch Team Edition Xbox.

The console's see-through housing shows internal components. Its power button glows green, and an Xbox 25th Anniversary logo sits on the facade. Each unit is engraved with a unique production number, which is a clear collectible cue for anniversary buyers.

The controller echoes Microsoft's inaugural "Duke" gamepad with matching ABXY buttons and bumpers. Its power button also lights up in green, tying the pad visually to the console's anniversary glow.

At the $899.99 bundle price, Microsoft includes a free download of Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remake of the first Halo game. That extra lands as a thematic nod to Xbox's early flagship franchise.

How much does the Series X25 cost versus a standard Xbox?

The Series X25 Limited Edition console bundle is priced at $899.99. Mashable reports that is $100 more expensive than a regular Series X. The flagship console has seen three separate price hikes since last May, with the latest taking effect Aug. 1.

Buying the controller alone costs $79.99, which is $15 more than a standard Xbox controller. The stand-alone pad is scheduled to arrive Oct. 20, ahead of the Nov. 13 console release.

Jason Ronald, VP of Next Generation at Xbox, framed the collection as a thank-you to the community in a blog post cited by Mashable: "This collection is our way of celebrating the community that has made Xbox what it is today. Thank you for being part of this journey."

Are there other translucent green Xbox 25th anniversary accessories?

Yes. Microsoft has also partnered with Razer (and IKEA) on other limited-edition silver-jubilee collections. The Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection extends the translucent green look across mice, keyboards, earbuds, and more.

Razer pieces now up for preorder include the Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed wireless earbuds at $119.99, the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K wireless mouse at $179.99, and the BlackWidow V4 75% mechanical keyboard at $209.99. The anniversary BlackWidow adds a dedicated Xbox key that opens the Game Bar.

Those accessories sit alongside the console drop for fans who want matching desk gear without committing to the full $899.99 Series X25 bundle. As with the console, anniversary stock is limited, so preordering early is the practical play if the translucent green look is the point.

Bottom line: if you want the see-through green Series X25, set a reminder for Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. ET, pick a listed retailer, and expect a Nov. 13 ship date—plus that Halo: Campaign Evolved download in the box deal.