The price and release date for Xbox's 25th anniversary translucent 'OG green' controller have leaked ahead of Gamescom

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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:43:40 +0000

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The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller have reportedly leaked online ahead of Gamescom 2026.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition will reportedly launch on October 20 Leaker 'billbil-kun' claims pre-orders will open during Gamescom on August 26 The controller will cost $79.99 / 74.99 / 79.99 The price and release date for Microsoft 's 25th anniversary Xbox Wireless Controller have reportedly leaked online ahead of Gamescom 2026.

The company revealed the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition in
June, alongside the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition , both inspired by the original Xbox and the "OG green" that players remember. We haven't heard anything about the hardware since, but now, according to reliable leaker 'billbil-kun' of Dealabs (via IGN ), the X25 controller will launch on
October 20, 2026. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The leaker also claims the controller will cost $79.99 / 74.99 / 79.99 / Canadian$99.99, with pre-orders opening on August 26, coinciding with its announcement at Gamescom.

We know Xbox will be at Gamescom, but its plans for Opening Night Live, where host Geoff Keighley will take to the stage to unveil world premiere trailers for new and upcoming games, are currently unknown. You may like This new limited edition Series X looks like the ultimate machine for Xbox lovers Xbox unveils new limited edition Gears of War controllers, and fans say 'they look frigging awesome' The Xbox Elite Series 3 seems to have leaked and, in a twist no one expected, might have a built-in screen

However, billbil-kun claims the X25 controller details will be featured
during the event, with pre-orders opening soon after.

There are no pricing details for the Xbox Series X 25 Limited Edition. Still, Xbox previously stated in an Xbox Wire post that the console and controller will be available together in select markets as a limited-edition collection in November. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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Both the console and controller are a gorgeous translucent green, allowing players to see their internal builds, with illuminated Xbox buttons and "Xbox 25" branding.

"This is just one of the ways were celebrating 25 years of XBOX with you, the players who have made XBOX what it is. Thank you," said Jason Ronald, VP Next Generation, in the same post. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best Xbox controllers Our top picks for the best Xbox gamepads

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