Xbox has made some amazing special edition consoles over the last 25 years, so which one is your favorite?
Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, prompting reflection on the company’s extensive history of special edition console designs. Throughout its two and a half decades, Xbox has released numerous limited-edition console variants, with particularly strong offerings during the Xbox 360 and Xbox One generations. However, the current Xbox Series X|S generation has seen significantly fewer special editions compared to its predecessors, with only select examples like the Halo-themed Xbox Series X and various competition-based variants reaching consumers. Among the most notable and sought-after special editions are the Gears 5 Xbox One X and the blood-red Gears of War 4 Xbox One S, which have become collector’s items commanding premium prices on the secondary market. The rarity and limited production of these consoles have made them valuable for collectors. The scarcity of special edition Xbox Series X|S models represents a notable departure from previous Xbox console cycles, suggesting a change in Microsoft’s approach to limited-edition hardware releases.