Xbox is Turning 25 and Launches Playback
Microsoft celebrates a quarter-century with its consoles
On November 15, 2001, the first Xbox was launched in the United States, the progenitor of a dynasty of consoles that also includes Xbox 360, Xbox One, and the current Xbox Series X|S. The first Xbox did not achieve great commercial success (only 24 million units sold, in the context of a hardware generation dominated by PlayStation 2), but it is credited with putting Internet connectivity at the center of the experience, ahead of its time.
Playback: Relive Your Xbox Story
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Microsoft has launched an initiative for all Xbox account holders: it's called Xbox Playback and allows users to retrace their gaming experience across various console generations. Playback is personalized for each user and includes information such as the first video game played, the most played game overall, total time spent on Xbox, years of greatest activity, and more.
You can watch your Playback directly from the console (there's a dedicated option on the dashboard), or by logging in with your account on the official website. This special feature will remain available until December 31st. You can also receive a personalized Playback card by scanning a QR code at the end of the video on the console or by sharing your Playback on the web.