After discounts on monthly Pass subscriptionsthe company Microsoft has introduced a special birthday edition of the console Xbox Series X to mark the 25th anniversary of its launch. This anniversary console and its controller draw direct inspiration from the original Xbox design. Thus, they bring a recognizable transparent-green design that is a bit nostalgic, but still in trend.
A combination of history and modern performance
This is the first time that the Xbox Series X gets a transparent casing. On the occasion of the announcement of this model, he made an announcement Jason Ronaldone of the Xbox vice presidents from Microsoft.
„For the first time, we bring insightan design on the Xbox Series X, taking inspiration from the original console and that distinctive green color that many gamers remember well. The Xbox Series X 25 Limited Edition honors our history, but retains the full power and performance of the standard Series X console, including 1 TB of storage. It is a design that reflects our development and the community that was with us all the time“, he says Ronald.
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In addition to transparent plastic, Microsoft has implemented many details that will delight fans of the brand:
- Glowing logo. The distinctive X on the front of the console glows bright green when the device is powered on
- Jubilee emblem. The front panel also features the official 25th anniversary logo
- Hidden details. Microsoft says it has hidden a few surprises around the console (easter eggs) as a token of gratitude to the gaming community
- Nostalgic controllers. The joystick with the console comes with buttons in the original ABXY colors. The upper bumpers are designed to honor the iconic black and white buttons from the first controller. In addition, the back of the case and the battery cover are completely transparent, revealing the classic Xbox logo inside.
Availability and price
The birthday console and accompanying controller are promised to go on sale later this year. However, Microsoft has decided to keep the exact release date a secret, as well as the most important thing – the price of this limited package. reports The Verge.
Otherwise, the arrival of the console somehow (as if by chance) coincides with the release of the GTA 6 game – in November. We believe that there will be some bundles, but we will know more about that soon, as the premiere approaches…
