📅 The Xbox X25 controller is expected to be released on October 20, 2026, with an announcement likely at Gamescom 2026
💰 Pre-orders for the controller, priced at $79.99, are set to open on August 26, 2026
🎂 The controller features a translucent “OG Green” design reminiscent of the 2001 console, with an “Xbox 25” logo
👀 A limited edition Xbox Series X25 console may also be announced for October 20, 2026, with estimated pricing between $699.99 and $749.99
Xbox fans have been patiently waiting for Microsoft to reveal the release date and price of its upcoming Xbox Series X25 limited edition console and controller – but we finally have a better idea of what to expect.
According to trusted leaker billbil-kun from Dealabs, the Xbox X25 controller release date is scheduled for October 20, 2026. It’s likely an announcement will take place during Gamescom 2026, which takes place from August 20 to August 30.
The price is also what we’ve come to expect from limited edition Xbox wireless controllers. It will cost $79.99, and pre-orders will open on August 26, 2026.
The Xbox X25 controller is bound to be popular, as it features the translucent “OG Green” design inspired by the original 2001 console. There’s also a nice Xbox 25 logo on the right-hand grip.
We should also hear about the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console during Gamescom, too. It’s likely the console will cost between $699.99 and $749.99 now that the new price rises are in effect. A release date of October 20, 2026, would also make sense to tie in with the release of the controller.
However, with market conditions continuing to be turbulent, Microsoft may be holding off making any announcement until it can guarantee it doesn’t have to raise the price of the Xbox Series X25 again.
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