{
  "id": 3291873,
  "title": "The ultimate retro flex for your phone: Backbone unveils blind-box 25th Anniversary Xbox controllers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-ultimate-retro-flex-for-your-phone-backbone-unveils-blind-box",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T14:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/backbone-pro-xbox-25th-anniversary-edition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Backbone is commemorating Xbox's 25th anniversary with a limited-edition blind-box Xbox Pro controller. This unique controller comes in three distinct colorways - crystal clear, iconic blue, and bold orange, all inspired by the original Xbox hardware. Buyers won't know which color they'll receive until they open the box, as it's sold as a blind-box.\n\nPricing and availability details: The controller will be available for preorder starting October 20 at a price of $159.99. It can be purchased through Backbone and Best Buy. The availability is limited to the regions that Backbone typically ships to, and the quantity is limited to ensure exclusivity.",
  "summary": "Backbone's Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition controller ships Oct. 20 for $159.99, with three heritage colorways sold as a surprise blind box.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}