{
  "id": 4002423,
  "title": "Xbox Anniversary Consoles Sell for Thousands on eBay as Scalpers Cash In on X25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/xbox-anniversary-consoles-sell-for-thousands-on-ebay-as-scalpers-cash",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:13:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-anniversary-consoles-sell-for-thousands-on-ebay-as-scalpers-cash-in-on-x25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Xbox Series X25 anniversary console officially goes on pre-order, it's clear that scalpers are capitalizing on the hype. Pre-order pages went live on August 27, 2026, with the console priced at $899.99 and its themed controller at $79.99. Despite the already high price tag, scalpers have been selling the bundles for thousands of dollars on eBay. In the 24 hours since pre-orders opened, multiple listings appeared on the site, with one seller successfully closing a deal for $2,800. Many others managed to sell their purchases for around $2,500. The controller, with an original Xbox logo hidden on its back, has been selling for up to $185, more than double its retail value. Microsoft's X25 collection celebrates the community that has made Xbox what it is today, but it seems limited in availability, which makes it an attractive target for scalpers. Microsoft has also confirmed that each console features a unique engraving, adding to its exclusivity. With no guarantee that more Xbox anniversary consoles will be produced, scalpers have the perfect opportunity to make a quick profit.",
  "summary": "The Xbox Series X25 anniversary console is officially up for pre-order, so you know what that means: scalpers are cashing in.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The new Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection includes redesigned Razer accessories: Where to preorder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-new-xbox-25th-anniversary-collection-includes-redesigned-razer",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}