Xbox Playback Is Here: How to See Your 25 Years of Xbox Stats, Including Your First Game and Most-Played

Xbox Playback is live. To celebrate 25 years of Xbox, Microsoft launched a personalised look back at your Xbox history on 12 November 2026, covering every console generation: your first Xbox game, total time played, most-played game, top years, longest streak, achievements and more. It's available on console and the web until 31 December 2026 in 15 countries, including the UK and US. Here's how to see yours, according to Xbox Wire.

Xbox Playback at a glance

How do I see my Xbox Playback?

• On console: look for the Playback option on your Xbox dashboard. You need at least one minute of qualifying play on console.
• On the web: sign in with your Xbox account at xbox.com/XBOXPlayback to watch your video.
• Playback Archive: xbox.com/playback has more of your history, such as your first milestones and biggest achievements.

Access is rolling out gradually, so if you don't see it straight away, check again later.

What does Xbox Playback show?

Highlights from your available Xbox history across every generation: your first Xbox game, total time played, your most-played game, your top years and your longest streak, plus achievements and moments. Xbox notes it's based on available account data, so some older history may be incomplete or delayed.

Who can get Xbox Playback?

You need at least 1 Gamerscore, 1 achievement and 1 minute of qualifying gameplay on your Xbox profile, and you need to be in one of 15 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Spain, the UK and the US.

Can I share my Xbox Playback?

Yes. Scan the QR code at the end of the console video, or press share on the web, to get a personalised Playback card you can send to friends or post with #XBOXPlayback. Xbox doesn't mention any rewards for watching.

What else did Xbox do for its 25th anniversary?

Xbox also added 21 more original Xbox games to PC, including Knights of the Old Republic and TimeSplitters 2, bringing the total to 25. And the Xbox Series X25 anniversary console launches the same week.

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