Xbox 25th Anniversary: 8 Amazing Facts Every Gamer Should Know

Worldwide Xbox FanFest Tour Xbox FanFest is touring major cities including London, Tokyo, Sydney, Toronto, Seattle, Cologne, and Mexico City

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Xbox Turns 25 in 2026 Microsoft is celebrating 25 years of Xbox, which first launched on November 15, 2001, marking a major milestone in gaming history.

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Special X25 Limited Edition Console Announced To commemorate the anniversary, Xbox unveiled the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition

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Classic ‘OG Green’ Design Returns The anniversary console features a translucent green look that pays tribute to the original Xbox's iconic aesthetic from the early 2000s.

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More Anniversary Surprises Planned

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Special Partnerships and Rewards Xbox launched anniversary promotions, including a collaboration with Fanta that offers exclusive in-game rewards for franchises such as Halo, Call of Duty, Diablo IV, and Forza Horizon 6.

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