Xbox Confirms Restock for Sold Out X25 Anniversary Consoles

If you missed the X25 pre-order back in August, Xbox just handed you a second shot. Microsoft confirmed on social media this morning that a limited batch of its translucent OG Green anniversary consoles is being held for launch day instead of going entirely to pre-order customers. For a console that sold out almost instantly the first time around and has traded well above retail ever since, this restock is your last chance to snag one at MSRP. Xbox isn’t sharing quantities and says availability will vary by retailer, so don’t expect this one to last long. Here’s what you need to know to be ready when the clock strikes midnight.

The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition is about as fan-service as console hardware gets. The shell is translucent OG Green, a direct callback to the original 2001 Xbox, and the X lights up green on startup just like the old boot sequence. Each console is individually numbered with a unique engraving, and Microsoft capped production at 25,000 units. Under the hood it’s a standard 1TB Series X.

The bundle includes the X25 Special Edition controller, which brings back the original colored ABXY buttons, plus a digital copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Preorders opened in August and sold out fast, with resellers almost immediately taking profits on confirmed bundles.

Stock goes live at midnight local time on November 12, which means midnight ET for US buyers on the Microsoft Store. Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are all expected to participate, and Best Buy has also announced a separate X25 restock through its Drops app on November 25. Sign in tonight, save your address and payment method, and have each listing open before midnight. Expect a one-per-customer limit across the board.

Resale demand is holding strong. Sealed X25 bundles have recently sold between $1,500 and $1,800. After eBay’s 13.6% fee, that works out to roughly $395 to $655 in profit per console before shipping and sales tax. Since every unit is numbered, low or notable serial numbers could fetch a premium with collectors.

Risk here is minimal. Microsoft Store offers a 60-day return window on most physical products, and its holiday extended policy covers purchases made through December 2 with returns accepted through January 31, 2027. Microsoft’s posted return exclusions don’t name the X25, but confirm eligibility at checkout. Other retailers will follow their own holiday return policies, so check before you buy.

With only 25,000 numbered consoles worldwide, expect this drop to clear within minutes. Additionally, Amazon is still accepting invites requests for its limited allocation of X25 consoles.

In related news, Xbox has announced a giveaway for its ultra-limited XBITE console, featuring a fully functional Series X console embedded in a lifelike and life-sized replica of an alligator.

You can enter to win it by following Xbox on Xitter, Instagram, or Tiktok, and reposting the announcement with the hashtag #XbiteSweepstakes before midnight on November 10.