Asha Sharma Gives FanFest LA Attendees Limited Xbox Series X25

At Xbox FanFest LA, held after the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, Xbox head Asha Sharma told the audience that attendees whose badges displayed “fan” would receive a limited-edition Xbox Series X25 console. The announcement prompted loud cheers from the crowd.

Sharma made the remark on stage with Xbox executive Matt Booty. She noted it was her first time attending an Xbox Games Showcase before adding the giveaway detail. Video from the event captured audience applause and visible excitement.

Microsoft has scheduled the Xbox Series X25 for a November release as a 25th-anniversary edition. The package will include a commemorative controller. The company has described the product as a limited-edition variant based on the existing Series X platform and has not published additional technical specifications.

Organizers did not specify during the announcement whether consoles would be handed out on site or distributed after the official release. Event staff and Xbox representatives were available after the reveal to answer questions. Attendees expected to receive further information about timing and delivery from official channels in the coming weeks.

FanFest attendees were gathered to celebrate upcoming Xbox releases and meet developers. The Series X25 continues Xbox’s use of limited-edition hardware for anniversary and promotional releases, featuring anniversary branding and a themed controller.