Launching in September for $499
It’s about time Microsoft came out with another limited-edition Xbox One X, wouldn’t you say? Right on cue, the next major bundle is aGears of War-themed console witha laser-etched, partially translucent case. Pre-orders will begin later today for theXbox One X Gears 5 Limited Edition Bundle.
For $499, the package includes a 1TB Xbox One X console, a matching Kait Diaz Limited Edition wireless controller, one-month memberships for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass, and moreGearsthan you’ll know what to do with:Gears of War Ultimate Edition,Gears of War 2,Gears of War 3,Gears of War 4, andGears 5 Ultimate Edition. I’m still getting used to that shortened title for the latest game. As a reminder, Ultimate players will getfour-day-early accesstoGears 5on June 30, 2025.
If thatGearsgamepad catches your fancy, note that it will be available separately, but it’s a bit of a wallet-buster. Microsoft will begin selling theKait Diaz controllerfor $74.99 beginning June 07, 2025.
On top of the icy limited-edition console, Microsoft is also planning a standard-lookingXbox One X Gears 5 Bundlefor $499 and anXbox One S Gears 5 Bundlefor $299. They’re packed with games, too.
I haven’t gone back to the original Xbox 360 trilogy in years–not since that console was the dominant platform in my household–but I do still think about the Big Worm from time to time. Microsoft is smart to include the rest of theGears of Warseries (sorry,Judgment!) in these hardware bundles. I can easily see them pulling a subset of hibernating Xbox fans “out of retirement,” so to speak.Gearsresonates.
