7000 RMB! IGN Says New XSX Is Expensive, Full Transparent Green Design

Summary

According to IGN, the price of Microsoft's upcoming 25th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Series X has been leaked ahead of an official announcement. The special edition console, featuring a transparent green shell, may cost far more than many players expected. Reliable leaker billbil-kun revealed that this 25th Anniversary Edition Xbox Series X will be priced at €899.99 (approximately $1,000 USD / ¥7,047 CNY). The leak also indicates that the console is expected to launch on November 27. Notably, earlier reports suggested that Microsoft will first release a 25th Anniversary Edition controller on October 20, which will also be bundled with the console and sold separately. While the €899.99 price tag seems exorbitant, given the recent trend of rising console prices, the gap between this special edition and the standard Xbox Series X may not be as wide as it seems. The leak has sparked widespread discussion among the gaming community, with many lamenting the high nostalgia premium, while collectors express willingness to pay for the unique design. For Microsoft, this pricing strategy both honors 25 years of the brand and tests the loyalty of its core fanbase. From an industry perspective, as hardware costs continue to climb, higher-priced special editions may become the new norm. The transparent green shell also revives the classic aesthetic of the original Xbox transparent…