{
  "id": 3545289,
  "title": "Xbox’s OG Green translucent Xbox Series X25 pre-order is here, and boy, it ain’t cheap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/xboxs-og-green-translucent-xbox-series-x25-pre-order-is-here-and-boy",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:45:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/xboxs-translucent-green-xbox-series-x25-pre-order-is-here-and-boy-it-aint-cheap/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft marks 25 years of Xbox with the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, a translucent green console inspired by the original Xbox, and bundles it with a modernized remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved. This exclusive edition comes with a steep price tag of $899.99, making it exclusive and highly sought after by dedicated fans. Preorders were initially sent to selected Xbox fans before opening up to a wider audience on August 27 in specific markets. The console will be available for purchase from November 13, 2026, with each unit individually numbered and engraved, reinforcing its status as a collector's item. Additionally, to celebrate the anniversary, Microsoft is releasing an Xbox 25 Special Edition Wireless Controller with a similar translucent OG Green design. Preorders for the controller are now available, providing an alternative for those who want to participate in the celebration without investing in the console itself.",
  "summary": "Microsoft’s translucent green Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition celebrates 25 years of Xbox with nostalgic design, a Halo bundle and a $899.99 price tag.",
  "key_points": [
    "Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition marks 25 years of Xbox",
    "Console priced at $899.99, exclusive to fans",
    "Preorders open August 27, available November 13, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}