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Microsoft is releasing a translucent green limited edition Xbox Series X to mark the platform's 25th anniversary, incorporating design elements from the original console such as the backlit logo and classic controller color scheme. While the hardware retains the standard Series X specifications including 1 TB of storage, the release lacks announced pricing and a specific launch date, with availability expected in November. This edition serves primarily as a commemorative product rather than a functional upgrade to the existing console architecture.
Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console comes in translucent green

Microsoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design. "For the first time, we're bringing a translucent design to Xbox Series X, drawing inspiration from the original Xbox and OG Green so many players remember," explains Jason Ronald, VP of next generation. "The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design that reflects where we've been and the co … Read the full story at The Verge.
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