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Pre-Order: XBOX Wireless Controller (X25 Special Edition)
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Note: While this is the MSRP for this item, due to the popularity of this post and it being a limited edition model with possible low-stock we are promoting this to the Frontpage for those that are interested.
Various Retailers have available for Pre-Order: XBOX Wireless Controller (X25 Special Edition) on sale from $79. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Dmytro_B for sharing this deal.
Various Retailers have available for Pre-Order: XBOX Wireless Controller (X25 Special Edition) on sale from $79. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Dmytro_B for sharing this deal.
- Note: This is a Pre-Order Item with a release date of October 20th, 2026.
- Celebrate the legacy of XBOX with the XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition in translucent OG Green, featuring touches that go back to the original launch.
- Look through the controller representing 25 years of XBOX technology carried forward—signified by the number 25 on the top case.
- For the first time, see through the back case and battery door. Note the classic XBOX logo that goes back to the beginning.
- Bring the past forward with ABXY buttons in original XBOX controller colors.
- Travel through time with the green XBOX button set against black, like the first green X that burst through to introduce the world to XBOX.
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
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Note: While this is the MSRP for this item, due to the popularity of this post and it being a limited edition model with possible low-stock we are promoting this to the Frontpage for those that are interested.
Various Retailers have available for Pre-Order: XBOX Wireless Controller (X25 Special Edition) on sale from $79. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Dmytro_B for sharing this deal.
Various Retailers have available for Pre-Order: XBOX Wireless Controller (X25 Special Edition) on sale from $79. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Dmytro_B for sharing this deal.
- Note: This is a Pre-Order Item with a release date of October 20th, 2026.
- Celebrate the legacy of XBOX with the XBOX Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition in translucent OG Green, featuring touches that go back to the original launch.
- Look through the controller representing 25 years of XBOX technology carried forward—signified by the number 25 on the top case.
- For the first time, see through the back case and battery door. Note the classic XBOX logo that goes back to the beginning.
- Bring the past forward with ABXY buttons in original XBOX controller colors.
- Travel through time with the green XBOX button set against black, like the first green X that burst through to introduce the world to XBOX.
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
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This X25 Special Edition Xbox controller is drawing attention as a limited edition pad with a Halo like look, clear top plate styling, and the familiar Xbox advantage of user replaceable AA batteries. The design gets praise for its shelf appeal and for nods to the original black and white buttons, while the battery setup is seen as more practical than built in packs. The biggest knock is the lack of haptics, and the standard potentiometer sticks raise stick drift concerns. That makes it feel more like a collectible with practical battery convenience than a feature packed upgrade.
The controller supports user-replaceable batteries, which can keep gaming going without waiting for charging.
The design includes black-and-white bumper styling that pays homage to earlier Xbox button aesthetics.
The controller can be used with rechargeable AA batteries, which may reduce ongoing battery costs.
The controller's joysticks may be swapped to TMR, which can improve analog performance for users willing to mod.
Stick drift can occur within about a year on Xbox controllers, and this risk makes the $80 price feel unjustified.
The controller lacks haptics, which can be a deal-breaker for buyers who want that feature.
Some buyers report repeated stick-drift failures across many Xbox controllers, which pushes them toward switching platforms.
The bumper and logo design details can look messy or ugly, which may reduce appeal for collectors.
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But I have really bad luck with these barely 1 year till they drift. They really should have put Hall effect at minimum in this
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