Published Nov 3, 2026, 2:40 PM EST

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There's only one of these bizarre consoles in existence, and Microsoft wants to give it away

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Xbox has come up with a rather unusual way to celebrate Florida wildlife ahead of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, unveiling a custom Xbox Series X that looks like it has been swallowed whole by an alligator. Even stranger, the console inside actually works, and one lucky fan could soon have the bizarre gaming accessory sitting in their home.

Dubbed the Xbox Series X-BITE, the custom creation measures more than five feet from snout to tail.…