Xbox Confirms Anti-Scalping Plan for Series X25 Preorders as 25th-Anniversary Console Spurs Demand
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Updated · Windows Central · Jun 8
Xbox Confirms Anti-Scalping Plan for Series X25 Preorders as 25th-Anniversary Console Spurs Demand
3 articles · Updated · Windows Central · Jun 8
Summary
Josh Munsee, Xbox’s creative marketing director, said anti-scalping measures for the Xbox Series X25 preorder are “being worked on” after fan concerns flared on X.
The reassurance targets expected reseller pressure around the limited-edition translucent “OG Green” console, released to mark 25 years of Xbox.
Xbox has not detailed the system, but likely options discussed by fans include restricting purchases to Xbox accounts in good standing, active Game Pass users or players with meaningful Gamerscore history.
A small number of units were already given away to attendees with FAN badges at Xbox Showcase 2026, leaving the broader preorder launch as the main test of how effectively Xbox can keep stock from scalpers.