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Xbox Unveils 25th Anniversary Collection at Gamescom

Xbox unveils 25th anniversary collection at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, the company showcased a translucent Series X console and a special controller S in a green resin matching the original design. Xbox Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet announced preorders will begin tomorrow, with early access for loyal fans who received emails this morning. Each preorder includes the console, the controller, and a copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved, providing a complete experience. Design teams highlighted the use of translucent green resin to mirror the original Xbox limited edition, while adding Easter eggs and an exploded view display showing Master Chief's helmet embedded in the fan shroud. The new controller features the classic ABXY colors and black and white bumpers, echoing earlier models. Xbox plans to continue iterating on hardware and software to serve players globally, with the anniversary collection serving as a celebration of 25 years of gaming innovation. The event also featured live demos of upcoming titles and a showcase of the company's roadmap for next‑gen hardware. Xbox's commitment to community engagement was highlighted by interactive booths where attendees could test prototypes and provide feedback.

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The essential points

  1. 01Preorders for the 25th anniversary collection start tomorrow, with early access for loyal fans via email
  2. 02Each preorder includes a Series X console, a special controller S, and a copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved
  3. 03Design uses translucent green resin matching the original Xbox, with Easter eggs and an exploded view of Master Chief’s helmet
  4. 04The controller features classic ABXY colors and black/white bumpers, echoing earlier Xbox models

The full brief

Xbox unveils 25th anniversary collection at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, the company showcased a translucent Series X console and a special controller S in a green resin matching the original design. Xbox Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet announced preorders will begin tomorrow, with early access for loyal fans who received emails this morning. Each preorder includes the console, the controller, and a copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved, providing a complete experience.

Design teams highlighted the use of translucent green resin to mirror the original Xbox limited edition, while adding Easter eggs and an exploded view display showing Master Chief's helmet embedded in the fan shroud. The new controller features the classic ABXY colors and black and white bumpers, echoing earlier models. Xbox plans to continue iterating on hardware and software to serve players globally, with the anniversary collection serving as a celebration of 25 years of gaming innovation.

The event also featured live demos of upcoming titles and a showcase of the company's roadmap for next‑gen hardware. Xbox's commitment to community engagement was highlighted by interactive booths where attendees could test prototypes and provide feedback.