Celebrating a Quarter Century: The “Designed for Xbox” 25th Anniversary Collection Revealed
As the gaming world gears up to commemorate 25 years of history, Microsoft has officially unveiled the Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection. This limited-edition series pays homage to the legacy of the original console, blending the iconic, nostalgic translucent green aesthetic with modern, high-performance hardware designed for today’s gamers.
The collection features a range of peripherals from industry-leading partners, ensuring that whether you are a PC enthusiast, a mobile gamer, or a console purist, you can carry a piece of Xbox history into your current setup.
Premium Peripherals from Razer
Razer has introduced three flagship products for the celebration, all featuring specialized 25th-anniversary branding:
- Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K: This wireless ergonomic mouse offers up to 140 hours of performance. Equipped with the cutting-edge Focus Pro 35K Optical Sensor Gen-2 and a 4-way tilt scroll wheel, it provides unparalleled precision for competitive play.
- Razer BlackWidow V4 75%: A dream for keyboard enthusiasts, this compact, hot-swappable mechanical board comes with a custom, exclusive “Xbox” key that instantly launches the Xbox Game Bar.
- Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed: These versatile earbuds feature dual wireless connectivity, allowing users to switch seamlessly between 2.4 GHz gaming audio and Bluetooth for mobile devices, backed by a total of 35 hours of battery life.
Collectibles and Mobile Gaming Powerhouses
The collection also taps into the growing mobile gaming market and essential desktop accessories:
- Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition: Taking a unique approach to collectibility, Backbone is releasing these controllers in a “blind box” format. Each unit features one of three heritage colorways—Iconic Blue, Bold Orange, or Crystal Clear—serving as a direct love letter to the console’s debut in 2001.
- GameSir X5 Lite for Xbox: Bringing the aesthetic to mobile, the X5 Lite features a striking translucent green finish. It is fully licensed for Xbox and features Apple MFi certification for seamless integration with Game Pass on both iOS and Android.
- 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock: For those looking to keep their controllers organized, this special edition dock pairs the classic translucent green colorway with a sleek, modern charging solution compatible with both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controllers.
Utility Meets Style
Rounding out the collection is the PowerA Xbox Sling Bag. Designed with portability in mind, it is tailored for handheld devices like the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. The bag features a padded, customizable interior and a dedicated cable pass-through, ensuring players can keep their entire mobile gaming rig protected and organized on the go.
All items in the collection are available for preorder now through their respective manufacturer websites. As Xbox reflects on the milestones that defined a generation, this collection offers fans a tangible way to honor the past while upgrading their future gaming experience.
