Tom Warren

is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years.

Microsoft has created a special edition Xbox Series X to celebrate 25 years of the console. The Xbox 25th-anniversary console takes design cues from the original Xbox console, with both the console and controller featuring a translucent green design.

“For the first time, we’re bringing a translucent design to Xbox Series X, drawing inspiration from the original Xbox and OG Green so many players remember,” explains Jason Ronald , VP of next generation. “The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition respects our history, with the power and performance of the Xbox Series X, including 1 TB of storage, and a design that reflects where we’ve been and the community that’s been with us along the way.”

The X on the front of the console lights up green when you power this special edition console on, and there’s a 25th anniversary logo on the front, too.…