{
  "id": 2116095,
  "title": "The price and release date for Xbox's 25th anniversary translucent 'OG green' controller have leaked ahead of Gamescom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/the-price-and-release-date-for-xboxs-25th-anniversary-translucent-og",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-price-and-release-date-for-xboxs-25th-anniversary-translucent-og-green-controller-have-leaked-ahead-of-gamescom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition, celebrating the company's 25th anniversary, has reportedly leaked details ahead of the upcoming Gamescom event. Leaker billbil-kun claims the controller will launch on October 20, 2026, with pre-orders opening during the Gamescom event itself, on August 26.\n\nThe X25 controller will be priced at $79.99 / £74.99 / €79.99 / Canadian $99.99 and will feature the iconic translucent green design, showcasing the internal build and illuminated Xbox buttons. It will be available in select markets as part of a limited-edition collection with the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition in November.\n\nXbox has not provided any pricing details for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, but the company previously announced that both the console and controller will be available together during a select time period. The controller and console are a tribute to the original Xbox, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the brand.",
  "summary": "The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller have reportedly leaked online ahead of Gamescom 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition celebrates 25th anniversary",
    "Release date set for October 20, 2026 with pre-orders on August 26",
    "Priced at $79.99 with translucent green design and illuminated Xbox buttons"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}