Xbox X25 Anniversary Consoles Hit eBay for Thousands as Scalpers Strike Again

Pre-orders for the Xbox Series X25 anniversary console are live, and scalpers are already flipping them for thousands on eBay. Here's the lowdown.

Remember the good old days when you could just walk into a store and buy a console without fighting off bots and scalpers? Yeah, those days are long gone. The Xbox Series X25 anniversary console is officially up for pre-order, and you know what that means: the vultures are circling.

If you've been living under a rock, the X25 is Microsoft's big 25th-anniversary celebration, and it's already turning into a scalper's paradise. Within hours of pre-orders going live, listings started popping up on eBay with prices reaching into the thousands. Yes, you read that right—thousands.

One listing we spotted had the console priced at a cool $1,500, which is a hefty markup from the official $649.99 price tag. And it's not just one or two listings—there are dozens, all trying to cash in on the hype. It's the same story we've seen with every limited-edition console, from the PS5 to the Xbox Series X Halo edition. Scalpers just can't resist.

But here's the thing: if you're patient, you might not need to pay those ridiculous prices. Microsoft has said they're working to meet demand, and pre-orders are still rolling out in waves. Plus, there's always the chance that more stock will be available closer to release. So, do you wait it out and risk missing out, or do you bite the bullet and pay triple the price?

It's frustrating, no doubt. But remember, scalpers only win if you let them. If everyone holds off and waits for restocks, those inflated prices will drop faster than a lead balloon. And if you're really desperate, there's always the standard Series X, which still plays all the same games—just without the fancy anniversary paint job.

So, what's your move? Are you going to try your luck with the pre-order lottery, or will you be picking this up at launch? Let us know in the comments below!