Microsoft vows to curb scalpers ahead of Xbox Series X25

Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X25, a limited-edition console marking Xbox’s 25th anniversary, at the Xbox Games Showcase. The company confirmed the system will arrive in November but has not released a price or a pre-order date.

Xbox’s director of creative marketing, Josh Munsee, posted on Twitter that preventing scalpers is ‘top of mind and being worked on.’ Microsoft has not provided details about specific anti-scalping measures or how units will be distributed.

A matching limited-edition controller will be sold separately and is scheduled to launch in October. The controller’s separate sale allows customers to buy the accessory without purchasing the console.

Microsoft has not disclosed production quantities, regional allocations, purchase limits, pre-order windows, or whether units will be sold directly through Xbox stores. The company will finalize release logistics and announce pre-order information in the weeks ahead.

Limited-edition hardware with small production runs has been targeted by automated bots and resellers, which can lead to rapid sell-outs and higher resale prices. Until Microsoft releases pricing and distribution details, availability and purchasing rules for the Xbox Series X25 remain unspecified.