# Xbox 25th Anniversary Console Stock Sells Out in Seconds, Sparking Fan Fury Over Scalping and Limited Supply

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/xbox-25th-anniversary-console-stock-sells-out-in-seconds-sparking-fan-fury-over-scalping-and-limited-supply/
- Published: 2026-11-13T12:23:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T14:53:12+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-25th-anniversary-console-stock-sells-out-in-seconds-sparking-fan-fury-over-scalping-and-limited-supply
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- The anniversary Xbox sold out within seconds.
- Resellers listed consoles for far above the $999 price.
- Fans criticised the limited supply and sales process.

## Summary

Microsoft’s limited-run, translucent green Xbox Series X marking the brand’s 25th anniversary sold out within seconds online, leaving many fans unable to place an order. The launch has drawn criticism over the small supply and the lack of an effective queueing system, while reports of consoles reselling at steep mark-ups have fuelled concerns that genuine customers lost out to scalpers and bots.

Microsoft had said availability would vary by market and retailer. GameStop briefly listed the $999 console for $4,950, while dozens of eBay sales were reported at prices from $1,500 to $2,500. Some fans suggested restricting purchases to Xbox account holders or prioritising long-standing players; last month, Xbox boss Asha Sharma said console sales had been hampered by supply constraints and that demand exceeded available stock.

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