XBOX launched a new personalized recap experience called XBOX Playback today, allowing players to view their gaming history across 25 years of the platform.
The feature is available through December 31 in 15 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Spain, the UK, and the US.
To access the recap, users must have at least one XBOX Gamerscore, one achievement, and one minute of qualifying gameplay linked to their profile. Watching the experience directly on a console requires that at least one minute of that qualifying gameplay occurred on a console.
“XBOX Playback brings together years of XBOX history in a brand-new way,” the company said in an announcement via XBOX Wire. “We hope Playback evokes a few memories, surprises you, or reminds you of a game you haven’t thought about in a while.”
Unlike previous annual summaries, the tool aggregates data across every console generation to provide a comprehensive look at a user’s history. It tracks a player’s first game, total time, top titles, longest streaks, and top years.
Users can view their personalized video through the XBOX dashboard or by signing in to the official XBOX website. After watching, players can generate a personalized card to share on social media by selecting the share option on the web or scanning a QR code provided at the end of the console video.
The rollout is occurring gradually throughout the day, and some account data may appear incomplete or delayed due to the long-term nature of the tracking. For those seeking deeper insights, a Playback Archive is available on the web to explore early milestones and achievements.
“Your Playback includes your first XBOX game, total time played, most-played game, top years, longest streak and more,” the XBOX team said. “Whether you’re an OG who first played using a Duke controller, or you booted up your first console this year, you’ll have a personalized story waiting for you.”
Industry observers have noted the personalization level of the data. For instance, Scott Van Vliet, who created his account in 2006, has recorded 28,528 gamerscore and 4,375 hours of play, placing him in the top 4.8% of hours played among users. Others have compared the experience to previous data collections like Spotify Wrapped, though Microsoft’s version is specifically tailored to the console ecosystem.