Most expensive Xbox ever sells out in under a minute, hits eBay at up to US$27,426 despite Microsoft's anti-scalper pledge

Microsoft priced its 25th-anniversary Xbox Series X at US$899.99, the highest for any Xbox console. Preorders opened August 26, 2026 and sold out within a minute. Resale listings on eBay reached US$27,426, with completed sales averaging US$1,900–US$2,300. In June, Microsoft said it aimed to ensure scalpers would not ruin the release.