Microsoft has officially unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, confirming the release date and pricing for one of the company's biggest hardware celebrations yet.
Following earlier reports about the console's price and launch window, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch on November 13 for $899.99.
Pre-orders begin August 27 at 7 AM PDT, with selected Xbox fans receiving invitations to begin placing their orders ahead of the wider availability.
The console is designed as a celebration of Xbox's history, with its design heavily inspired by the brand's original hardware and the legacy of the games that helped establish the platform.
Xbox Series X25 Costs $899.99
The biggest talking point is obviously the price.
The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will cost $899.99, putting it firmly into premium collector's-edition hardware territory.
Microsoft is positioning the system as a special anniversary product rather than simply another Xbox Series X configuration.
Each console will feature a unique engraved number, emphasizing its limited-edition status and giving owners something that distinguishes their system from standard Xbox Series X hardware.
The chassis also features Master Chief's helmet, providing an unmistakable connection to one of the most important franchises in Xbox history.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Included
The Xbox Series X25 will also include a download code for Halo: Campaign Evolved.
The upcoming remake revisits Bungie's original Halo, the game that helped establish the Xbox brand when it launched alongside Microsoft's first console in 2001.
Including the remake with the anniversary hardware is a fitting choice, particularly considering Master Chief's prominent role in the console's design.
For longtime Xbox fans, the combination of the console's retro-inspired aesthetic and Halo could make the system feel more like a celebration of Xbox history than a standard hardware refresh.
Microsoft Has Hidden Easter Eggs in the Design
Microsoft says the Xbox Series X25 contains several Easter eggs within its design.
The company hasn't revealed every reference yet, leaving fans to search the console for additional callbacks to Xbox's history.
That could make discovering the various details part of the appeal for collectors.
And considering how much nostalgia Microsoft is packing into the hardware, there are plenty of possibilities for references to classic Xbox franchises.
The Controller Gets Its Own Release
The Xbox Series X25 controller won't require players to purchase the console.
Microsoft is also releasing the controller separately on October 20.
The controller draws heavily from the original Xbox aesthetic, including the classic Xbox logo.
Its black and white bumper design also pays tribute to the face-button layout and color scheme associated with the original Xbox controller.
For players who don't want to spend nearly $900 on the console but still want a piece of the anniversary hardware, the controller provides another option.
A Massive Dose of Xbox Nostalgia
The overall design appears to be deliberately focused on Xbox's history.
The original Xbox launched in 2001 and introduced players to franchises and experiences that would become central to Microsoft's gaming strategy.
Twenty-five years later, the Series X25 is essentially a physical celebration of that history.
The Master Chief design, original Xbox-inspired controller and hidden references all reinforce that theme.
It's also arriving at an interesting point for the Xbox brand, with Microsoft looking toward its next generation of hardware.
Project Helix Looms Over the Horizon
The Xbox Series X25 won't be Microsoft's final word on console hardware.
The company is reportedly preparing its next-generation Xbox platform, widely referred to as Project Helix, which is rumored to be targeting a Holiday 2027 launch.
That makes the Series X25 an interesting bridge between Xbox's current generation and whatever comes next.
For collectors, it also gives the console a distinct place in Xbox history as potentially one of the final major limited-edition versions of the Series X generation.
Pre-Orders Begin August 27
Fans won't have to wait long to attempt to secure one.
Pre-orders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition begin August 27 at 7 AM PDT.
Microsoft says that "loyal fans" will receive emails providing access to pre-order the hardware ahead of its November launch.
The limited-edition nature of the console means availability is expected to be an important factor for anyone hoping to add one to their collection.
Xbox Series X25 Release Details
Here's everything confirmed so far:
Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition
Price: $899.99
Release date: November 13, 2026
Pre-orders: August 27 at 7 AM PDT
Included game: Halo: Campaign Evolved digital download code
Design: Master Chief-inspired Xbox anniversary design
Console numbering: Each system features a unique engraved number
Controller: Xbox Series X25 controller sold separately
Controller release: October 20, 2026
The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition is clearly aimed at Xbox fans who want something more than a standard console.
Whether the $899.99 price makes sense will ultimately depend on how much value collectors place on the limited-edition design, included game and anniversary appeal.
For Xbox, however, the message is clear: 25 years after the original Xbox arrived, Microsoft is celebrating the brand's history in a very expensive—and very green—way.
The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition launches November 13, 2026, with pre-orders beginning August 27 at 7 AM PDT.