According to a report by Dealabs, Microsoft will officially open pre-orders for the Xbox Wireless Controller Special Edition X25 on August 26, 2026, coinciding with the start of the event.
First teased during the Xbox Games Showcase in June, the special edition hardware celebrates 25 years of Xbox with a nostalgic, translucent "OG Green" design inspired by the original 2001 console.
Xbox Wireless Controller Special Edition X25
Leaked Pricing & Release Details
- Pre-order Date: August 26, 2026
- Release Date: October 20, 2026
- Price: €79.99 / £74.99 / $79.99 USD / $99.99 CAD
While pricing and pre-order dates for the matching 25th Anniversary Special Edition console (expected in November) remain under wraps, this controller announcement looks set to be one of Xbox’s first official reveals of Gamescom week.
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