In early October,Xboxannounced a global partnership with Adidas to celebrate Xbox’s 20th anniversary by showing off a pair of limited-editionXboxsneakers. The shoes were made in collaboration with the shared heritage of play. Xbox and Adidas have now revealed more details around the gaming-inspired sneaker, its mission, and its release have been announced.
Fans know that Xbox is no stranger to merchandising, from specially themed consoles and controllers to more brand-related crossovers.Xbox is releasing many 20th Anniversary-themed items, from shirts and hats to bags, pillows, and so much more, all featuring a stylish “20” in a royal gold or the iconic Xbox green. It shouldn’t be a surprise then that Xbox would reach out to other manufacturers to release more limited-edition merchandise.
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While there is a way to win the new shoes directly off Xbox’s official Twitter, fans can also donate to a good cause and try their luck there. StockX announced a “Campaign for a Cause” in partnership with Xbox and Adidas. From October 21st at 12 PM ET through October 23rd at 11:59 AM ET, fans can donate $10 on StockX, an online collectibles marketplace, to be entered to win one of 20 pairs. Donations will benefit Gamers Outreach, which is a charity that helps children in hospitals by bringing them video games because, during hospitalization, kids lose access to friends, school, and moments that typically define childhood, and GO is trying to help to restore normalcy into their lives.
The Adidas x Xbox 20th Forum Tech will be available exclusively to the public on StockX. The shoe features translucent green details, a mix of green suede and black neoprene uppers, inspired by the special edition release of both the original Xbox console and the launch ofHalo: Combat Evolvedin 2001. Balancing nostalgia and modern technology, the Adidas Forum Tech design fully celebrates the last 20 years of Xbox.
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These cool shoes are just one of Microsoft’s 20th-anniversary celebrations.Xbox planned a few more sneaker designers. Also, the company is releasing a translucent controller and headset that fans can preorder now ahead of availability on the actual 20th anniversary, November 15th. This year also marks the 20th anniversary ofHalo, which launched with the original Xbox, and Microsoft is recognizing that milestone with a specialHalo-themed Xbox Series X console.
Adidas and Xbox have created a launch trailer for its sneaker partnership that features footage of the original Xbox console and Halo: Combat Evolved. Alongside the Xbox sneakers, Microsoft is also planning to release anXbox mini fridge this holiday.
Xbox, Adidas, and StockX are running the ‘Campaign for a Cause’ from Thursday, July 12, 2025, 12 PM EST through Saturday, June 23, 2025, 11:59 AM EST.
