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Xbox Anniversary Consoles Sell for Thousands on eBay as Scalpers Cash In on X25

The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console, priced at $899, has sold out quickly with many units going to scalpers. Pre-orders began on August 30, 2026, and the console is now being resold on eBay for thousands of dollars. The console is part of the Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, which celebrates the history of the Xbox brand.

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  • ✓ The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console is priced at $899.
  • ✓ Pre-orders for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Console began on August 30, 2026.
  • ✓ The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console has sold out quickly, with many units going to scalpers.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Pre-orders for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Console began on August 30, 2026, and the console quickly sold out, with many units being resold on eBay for thousands of dollars.

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  1. Xbox 25th Anniversary Console Sells for Thousands on eBay

    The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console, priced at $899, has sold out quickly with many units going to scalpers. Pre-orders began on August 30, 2026, and the console is now being resold on eBay for thousands of dollars. The console is part of the Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, which celebrates the history of the Xbox brand.

    Why it matters

    The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console is a special edition console that commemorates 25 years of the Xbox brand. The console's quick sellout and subsequent resale on eBay for inflated prices have sparked controversy among gamers and critics. Scalpers have been accused of buying up consoles to resell them at inflated prices, depriving genuine fans of the opportunity to purchase the console at retail.

    What is confirmed

    • The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console is priced at $899.
    • Pre-orders for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Console began on August 30, 2026.
    • The Xbox 25th Anniversary Console has sold out quickly, with many units going to scalpers.

    What to watch next

    • Further sales data for the Xbox 25th Anniversary Console
    • eBay's policy on reselling the console
    • Microsoft's response to scalping and sellouts
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. The Verge — Microsoft’s 25th anniversary Xbox will cost $899
    2. XBOX Wire — Pre-orders Begin Today for the XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection
    3. XBOX Wire — Introducing the Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection
    4. Windows Central — So much for "fans" as Xbox Series X25 sells out in seconds with a good chunk going to horrible scalpers
    5. Pure Xbox — The Xbox Series X25 Is Now Available To Pre-Order, And Here's Where You Can Buy It
    6. IGN — Xbox Anniversary Consoles Sell for Thousands on eBay as Scalpers Cash In on X25
    7. stupidDOPE — Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection Turns Its Hardware History Transparent Again
    8. extremetech.com — Xbox 25th Anniversary Console Priced at $899, Preorders Begin Today
    9. stupidDOPE — Xbox Gear Turns 25 Years of Gaming History Into a Wearable Archive
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