How to win Xbox Series X-BITE: Microsoft announces giveaway of custom alligator-inspired console worth $799

Microsoft is giving gamers a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Xbox Series X-BITE console and controller bundle through a new social media sweepstakes. The custom-designed console, valued at $799.99, is part of a promotional campaign running from November 3 to November 10, 2026.

The Xbox Series X-BITE is a custom-fabricated console inspired by an alligator-themed design. Microsoft has clarified that no actual alligators were used or harmed in making the console. The company recommends keeping it primarily as a display piece.

Here's how to enter the Xbox Series X-BITE sweepstakes, who is eligible and when the winner will be announced.

How to enter Xbox Series X-BITE sweepstakes

Gamers can enter the Xbox Series X-BITE giveaway through three social media platforms: X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.

Participants must follow the official Xbox account on their chosen platform, repost one of Microsoft's designated promotional posts and manually add the hashtag #XbiteSweepstakes.

Here are the steps for each platform:

1. How to enter through X

• Visit X and follow @XBOX.
• Find one of Microsoft's designated Xbox Series X-BITE promotional posts.
• Repost the post using the Quote option.
• Manually type #XbiteSweepstakes in your quote repost.

2. How to enter through Instagram

• Visit Instagram and follow @XBOX.
• Repost one of the designated Xbox promotional posts.
• Manually type #XbiteSweepstakes in the text field that appears.

3. How to enter through TikTok

• Visit TikTok and follow @XBOX.
• Repost one of the designated promotional posts.
• Manually type #XbiteSweepstakes in the text box.

Important: The hashtag must be manually entered. Reposts without the required hashtag will not qualify for the random drawing. Participants must also keep their social media accounts public until the winner is announced.

Who is eligible for the Xbox Series X-BITE giveaway?

The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 US states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry.

Participants must have a valid account on X, Instagram or TikTok. Employees of Microsoft and the agencies involved in organising the promotion, along with their immediate family and household members, are not eligible.

The giveaway is not open internationally.

Can you enter the Xbox Series X-BITE giveaway on all three platforms?

Yes. Microsoft allows participants to submit one entry each through X, Instagram and TikTok.

This means an eligible participant can submit a maximum of three entries during the sweepstakes period, provided they complete the required steps on each platform.

Automated entries are prohibited.

What is the Xbox Series X-BITE prize worth?

The sweepstakes has one grand prize: a custom-designed Xbox Series X console and controller bundle.

The approximate retail value of the prize is $799.99. Microsoft will determine the final design and other customisation details.

The company has also clarified that the console is a custom fabrication and is best suited for display. It will be awarded as-is, subject to applicable manufacturer warranties and legal rights.

When will the Xbox Series X-BITE winner be announced?

The sweepstakes runs from November 3, 2026, at 9 am Pacific Time to November 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

Microsoft's promotion administrator, GMR Marketing, will conduct a random drawing on or around November 11, 2026, to select one potential winner and alternate winners.

The potential winner will receive a direct message through the social media platform used to enter. They will have 48 hours to respond with their name, phone number and email address.

The selected participant will then be contacted through email or phone and must verify their eligibility and provide a shipping address within 24 hours of notification.

The prize is expected to be shipped within approximately eight weeks after the winner's confirmation.