The Xbox is turning 25 soon, in case you weren’t aware. The console brand has been around longer than many of its players. For those who were there at launch, Microsoft has announced a new X25 Xbox Series X console, along with a similarly styled controller.
It’s a much bigger deal if you recall playing games on the original translucent green Xbox, back before it started picking up suffixes like PhDs. The limited-edition hardware will be presented in what Microsoft calls OG Green. Back in 2001, that was just called… green.
X25 to life
South Africa will hopefully have a decent shot at the revamped console this time around, but we’ll have to wait till closer to November to find out. The console doesn’t look like it’ll be substantially different from the standard Series X. It’s no massive loss if we are skipped. It’s still a bummer, though.
The X25 will launch with the standard Series X hardware, plus a terabyte of storage. An Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition is included in the bundle. Folks who prefer to hold their nod to gaming history can also grab the controller separately. The console’s startup will nod towards the original hardware, with a green X illuminating when it’s powered on.
The controller is also themed around the original Xbox input device, though it won’t be as large and chunky. It will hark back to the original colour scheme from the ‘Duke’, of course. Otherwise, it’ll be Microsoft’s Series X controller all the way. Sometimes it’s better to just look historical. You could also… you know, buy a knockoff of the OG Xbox input.
Microsoft also appears to have easter eggs planned. Or, as Xbox puts it, “You’ll also discover a few hidden surprises throughout, as a thank you to the community.” Pricing and pre-order details should be along shortly, though the company hasn’t said exactly when this will be.
