Xbox Series X25 pre-orders are still going strong, but you might struggle to find anything but that translucent green controller. Official pre-orders opened up yesterday at 7am PT, and despite the limited edition console's eye-watering price point, it's sold out across a wide range of US and UK retailers.
If you are eager to get your hands on the translucent green device, I wouldn't give up hope. It's highly likely US retailers like Amazon and Best Buy will drop more stock as the day goes on. Meanwhile, in the UK, you can find the limited edition console available at Argos, but you're going to have an easier time picking up the matching controller as it's in stock everywhere from Currys to Amazon.
The Xbox Series X 25th Anniversary console is due to launch for a whopping $899.99 / £759.99 (with a copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved thrown in), and its gamepad sidekick comes in at $79.99. Some retailers' prices may vary, but that's how much you can expect to fork out from any of the shopping links I've gathered below.
Check stock
- Amazon: Check stock
- Best Buy: Check stock
- Walmart: Check stock
- GameStop: Check stock
UK
- ✅Argos: Console in stock
- ✅ Amazon: Controller in stock
- ✅Currys: Controller in stock
- EE: Check stock
- Very: Check stock
Pre-order Xbox Series X25 in the US
Pre-order Xbox Series X25 in the UK
What is the Xbox Series X25 pre-order price?
The Xbox Series X25 console is launching at $899.99 / £759.99, with a separate special edition controller available for $79.99 / £74.99.
What is the Xbox Series X25 release date?
The special edition console will officially launch on November 13, which is when those who pre-order can expect their devices to ship through the door. That translucent green controller, however, comes a little earlier. The Xbox Series X25 Wireless Controller is launching on October 20.
Live updates
And retailer watch begins
I'm zipping through the airwaves gathering all the retailers that look like they'll be offering Xbox Series X 25th Edition pre-orders today, so sit tight and we'll get this show on the road.
Amazon still holding onto that controller
The Xbox Wireless Controller dropped into Amazon's shelves in the UK, with the £74.99 gamepad now available to pre-order ahead of the October 20 release date. That's with free release day delivery to boot.
Xbox Wireless Controller | £74.99 at Amazon
Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop have listing pages live
They're all the retailers we know are definitely going to get Xbox Series X25 stock when it lands, but Walmart should really be in there as well. It's listed on Microsoft's site as a retail partner and has a dedicated URL for the limited edition console, but right now that just takes us to a dead end.
Microsoft is still all out
Microsoft did hand out early invites for its Xbox Series X25 pre-orders yesterday, but that didn't mean it held onto its stock today.
Well it doesn't look like it at the moment. The brand's own site is listed as 'out of stock' in the US, and there doesn't seem to be any sign of the special edition on the UK's side either.
Currys is still live with Xbox Series X25 controller pre-orders
That special edition controller has just set down at Currys as well. The gamepad is now up for pre-order at £74.99 in the UK, with free release day delivery. Just note this one can't be picked up from the store.
Still 'Coming Soon' at Best Buy
Best Buy would probably be my first bet for the controller side of things. The $79.99 gamepad is likely going to be a little more popular than the $900 console, so things are going to get a little tighter here overall.
With its listing page live and ready, and a history of being among the first to high profile pre-order stock, I'd keep this one locked in.
EE could have a GTA 6 bundle in the wings
It's currently listed as out of stock, but EE has a GTA 6 / Xbox Series X25 bundle listed on the site. Of course, you're spending a little more than the RRP of the console to scoop up both in one go, but that higher price (and the fact that it's buried in the search page) could leave a back door open for stock hunters.
Xbox Series X25 + GTA 6 | £827 at EE
Who's still live?
You'll be slightly disappointed if you're stock hunting in the US right now, the only Xbox Series X25 pre-orders I'm still seeing are in the UK. Currys and Amazon both have the controller on the shelves still at the time of writing, but judging by the speed everything else went at these aren't going to last much longer.
Will more Xbox Series X25 stock appear?
PlayStation had its own anniversary rollout a couple of years ago, and if we learned anything then it's this.
There probably will be more Xbox Series X25 stock to come, but it's going to be incredibly limited. That's for the console, anyway. I have a feeling we'll see more from that translucent controller as time wears on.
For those limited edition boxes, though, your next (and possibly final) shot at stock will be later in the year, when payment is being taken. Many pre-order these high profile items now and change their mind when the heat of the moment calms. That means cancelled orders and declined payments. At that point (a couple of days before launch, and a couple of days after) we'll hopefully see a spattering of stock appearing across the web. Like all hardware pre-orders these days, though, it'll go incredibly quickly.
Guess who's back
Good morning Xbox fans! Well, good morning to the UK fans at least.
We're back once more to give you some live stock updates so you can get your hands on the 25th Anniversary Series X25 console and the X25 controller with ease.
I'll be checking in throughout the day to alert of any new retailers that have joined in on the pre-order fun, and to provide updates for any retailers that are already listed above.
Well, let's get to it!
Sorry, US shoppers, it's still a waiting game
If you've logged on to scout out some X25 stock this morning, I'm afraid the news isn't great. All of the biggest go-to retailers are still struggling for stock. The console is listed at GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon, but none of them will let you add it to your cart at the moment, so it's a matter of refreshing and hoping for the best. I'll be keeping an eye out for you and will update if I see any shifts!
Argos has your back
If you're looking for the console in the UK, Argos is your best bet right now, selling the console for £759.99. I'm not even seeing stock available with Microsoft on the console front, so head over to Argos if you're keen for transparent green, nostalgic Xbox hardware.
X25 console and controller: £759 at Argos
Over the weekend I'd keep an eye on Best Buy and Amazon in the US
If you're going to keep searching for stock this weekend, I'd keep an eye on Amazon and Best Buy, since they both have listings and are probably more likely to regain small installments of stock that could pop up at any moment. Best Buy's listing does say "coming soon" and while I have trouble believing that since it looks a bit like placeholder than any indication stock will arrive at a certain time, I'm going from experience. Best Buy can be one of the first to stock gaming goods, so it's worth keeping an eye on.
Amazon tends to get stock later but tends to have larger amounts than other retailers.
