The Xbox Series X25, the 25th‑anniversary edition of Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, sold out within minutes on Thursday. Not surprisingly, many of those units appeared on resale platforms at steep markups immediately after Microsoft ran out of stock.
This limited-edition console comes in a semi-translucent “OG Green” and includes a matching controller and a digital copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Microsoft priced the package at $899.99 in the United States.
Preorders began with an invite‑only window for select fans on Wednesday, August 26, followed by a general sale the next day at 10 a.m. EDT. In mere minutes, the bundle was out of stock on Microsoft’s store and other e-commerce websites, Windows Central reports.
The controller, which sold individually for $79.99, also ran out in minutes. Soon, “confirmed preorder” listings started surfacing on eBay and other marketplaces, asking $130 to $180. The Xbox Series X25, meanwhile, has appeared dozens of times for $2,000 and up, with one notable listing asking $3,000. Many sales have already closed for between $1,900 and $2,500.
To its credit, Microsoft tried to limit scalping with a one‑per‑customer rule and an early‑access email wave for loyal fans. But scalpers are happy to resell even the single unit they were able to grab. It’s clear Microsoft’s measures weren’t enough for a high‑demand, low‑supply collector item. But at this point, it’s worth asking: What reasonable measures can be taken to effectively stop something like this from happening in the future?
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