Don't miss out on the limited-time Xbox 25th Anniversary badge
Microsoft's Xbox celebrates 25 years with a limited-time badge and new merchandise, but not all fans are happy
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Microsoft's Xbox Gear merchandise line has returned, surprising fans who thought it had been discontinued. TheGamer and Pure Xbox both noted the return of the line, which includes tees, hoodies, and hats.
TheGamer and TrueAchievements both noted the limited-time Xbox 25th Anniversary badge. The National News and Xbox Wire both covered the 25th anniversary of Xbox, with Xbox Wire also announcing new community designs and FanFest tour dates.
TheGamer noted that the return of Xbox Gear has been met with mixed reactions from fans, some of whom are unhappy with the quality and design of the new merchandise. The current state of the trend is that Xbox is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new merchandise, a limited-time badge, and community events.
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The reporting (7)
- Xbox Gear Merchandise Store Announced Alongside FanFest 2026 Tour Dates Windows Report · 5h ago
- Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition: Price, release date, and colorways Mashable · 5h ago
- Xbox Gear Is Back From The Dead And Filled With New Merch TheGamer · 5h ago
- Xbox at 25: How Microsoft muscled its way into console gaming and changed the industry thenationalnews.com · 5h ago
- Microsoft Announces New 'Xbox Gear' Merchandise Including Tees, Hoodies & Hats Pure Xbox · 5h ago
- Celebrating 25 Years of Play: Introducing XBOX Gear, New Community Designs, FanFest Tour Dates, and More XBOX Wire · 5h ago
- Don't miss out on the limited-time Xbox 25th Anniversary badge TrueAchievements · 5h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the limited-time Xbox 25th Anniversary badge?
The limited-time Xbox 25th Anniversary badge is a special badge available to Xbox users to celebrate the console's 25th anniversary.
What new merchandise has been announced for Xbox's 25th anniversary?
New merchandise announced for Xbox's 25th anniversary includes tees, hoodies, and hats as part of the Xbox Gear line, as well as new community designs.
What are the FanFest tour dates?
The FanFest tour dates have been announced by Xbox Wire, but the specific dates and locations have not been specified in coverage.
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