With Rockstar Games’ "Grand Theft Auto VI" set to launch on November 19, 2026, players are turning their attention to Leonida, the game’s fictional take on Florida. Ahead of the release, Microsoft’s Xbox has unveiled a custom Xbox Series X housed inside an alligator model—a design that immediately brings to mind the wildlife of "GTA VI."
Dubbed the "XBOX Series X-BITE," the one-of-a-kind creation places a fully functional Xbox Series X inside a lifelike alligator. The sweepstakes for the world’s only XBOX Series X-BITE opened on November 3, 2026. While the console works, Xbox recommends treating it primarily as a display piece. Unlike a conventional limited-edition console collaboration, the system will not be mass-produced or sold at retail, leaving the winner with the sole finished model.
According to Xbox Wire, the alligator measures more than 5 feet from snout to tail. Its body features an illuminated Xbox logo, while its jaws clutch a custom Xbox Wireless Controller covered in bite marks. The creature’s eyes are finished in Xbox’s signature green, complete with X-shaped pupils.
John Nolan Studio created the elaborate build, using 3D modeling, sculpting and fabrication to reproduce the alligator’s scales and skin texture. The creature-effects studio has previously worked on Netflix’s "The Witcher," "Jurassic World Dominion" and HBO’s upcoming "Harry Potter" series. Xbox also jokingly stressed that no real alligators were used or harmed in the making of the console.
The sweepstakes closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on November 10, 2026. To enter, fans must follow Xbox’s official account on X, formerly Twitter, Instagram or TikTok; repost the designated sweepstakes post; manually add the #XbiteSweepstakes hashtag; and keep their account public. The giveaway is limited to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., who are at least 18 years old.
Although Xbox never directly mentions "GTA VI" in its announcement, the alligator-themed console naturally evokes Leonida, the game’s Florida-inspired setting. Wetlands, coastlines and wildlife have all played a prominent role in the game’s marketing.
Rockstar Games also recently confirmed preload details for "GTA VI," revealing that the game will require up to 212GB of storage ahead of its November 19 launch. With Xbox rolling out the sweepstakes shortly before the game arrives, the eye-catching alligator console has quickly become another conversation piece. For now, however, neither Xbox nor Rockstar Games has confirmed that the XBOX Series X-BITE is an official "GTA VI" collaboration.
via： IGN