The limited-edition Xbox Series X25 anniversary console and its accompanying controller have become lucrative items for resellers following their recent pre-order launch. Within 24 hours of pre-order pages going live on August 27, 2026, numerous listings on eBay showed the console bundle selling for upwards of $2,000, with some transactions reaching as high as $2,800.
Microsoft's 25th anniversary console, priced at $899.99, features a translucent green design and a 1TB hard drive, alongside a themed controller and a copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Even the standalone controller, which retails for $79.99, is being resold for as much as $185 on eBay, significantly exceeding its original cost. Many controllers are finding buyers at around $130.
Microsoft described the X25 collection as a "way of celebrating the community that has made XBOX what it is today." However, direct pre-orders from major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy appear to be largely sold out. This scarcity, coupled with the console's unique engraving on each unit, presents an ideal opportunity for scalpers, particularly as Microsoft has not indicated plans for additional production runs.
The Xbox 25th anniversary collection is scheduled for a full release on November 13, 2026, with the standalone controller set to arrive earlier on October 20. This situation mirrors previous instances of high demand and scalping for limited-edition hardware, such as Valve's Steam Deck and Steam Machines earlier in the year.