Xbox Announces New Console and Controller for November Release

Microsoft's Xbox division introduced a limited-edition Series X25 console and a matching wireless controller set for release in November. The console features a transparent fluorescent green case and retains the same performance specifications as the standard Series X model, including 1TB of storage.

The controller uses the same translucent green design and includes the original button layout from the first Xbox controller released 25 years ago. Both products will be sold together or separately, though no UK pricing has been announced.

Xbox presented its Games Showcase during an event in Los Angeles, where new titles including Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Senua were announced. All titles will be available through Xbox Game Pass.

Two of the announced games, Clockwork Revolution and Gears of War: E-Day, will be exclusive to Xbox consoles. Xbox also reduced the price of Game Pass after its chief executive stated the service had been too expensive.

The same report stated Microsoft has no immediate restructuring plans but has not ruled out those options. GB News also reported that Bloomberg said several Xbox-owned studios are exploring options to regain independence. The reports coincide with a broader business reset at Xbox that is expected to include budget cuts and layoffs.