How to preorder Microsofts translucent green anniversary Xbox console and controller

Microsoft has finally opened preorders for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection it unveiled back in June.

The bundle includes a special-edition Xbox console and controller with matching translucent "OG Green" designs inspired by the original Xbox Launch Team Edition system from 2001.

The Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection costs $899.99 and is set for release on Nov.

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Shoppers can also purchase the controller separately for $79.99; it arrives Oct.

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Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console $899.99 at Amazon Includes a free download of "Halo: Campaign Evolved." Pre-order Here Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Xbox X25 Special Edition Wireless Controller $79.99 at Best Buy Pre-order Here "This collection is our way of celebrating the community that has made Xbox what it is today," said Jason Ronald, VP of Next Generation at Xbox, in a blog post Wednesday.

"Thank you for being part of this journey." The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console has a power button that glows green and an Xbox 25th Anniversary logo on its facade.

Its see-through housing offers a peek at its internal components.

Each one is engraved with its unique production number.

At $899.99, the Series X25 is $100 more expensive than a regular Series X . (The flagship console has faced three separate price hikes since last May; the latest one went into effect Aug.

1.) At least Microsoft throws in a free download of Halo: Campaign Evolved , this summer's new remake of the very first Halo game.

Credit: Microsoft Series X25 preorders began Wednesday via email invitation for "some of Xbox’s most dedicated fans," according to Ronald's post.

Everyone else can preorder it starting today (Aug.