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Microsoft Rolls Out Cross-Device Play History and Cloud-Playable Filters to Xbox Insiders

The new update lets gamers effortlessly resume titles across Xbox consoles, PCs, and handhelds through a unified cloud-powered interface

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Overview

  • Microsoft began deploying a Play History section on July 21 for Xbox Insider members, adding a dedicated tile at the end of the Jump Back In list on consoles and in the Xbox PC app.
  • The Play History feature aggregates recently played games across all Xbox devices, making it easy to pick up where players left off regardless of platform.
  • A new “cloud playable” filter in the Xbox PC app library highlights titles that can be streamed instantly without downloading.
  • Play History supports all cloud-playable games—from original Xbox exclusives to Xbox Series X|S releases—whether owned or accessed via Game Pass.
  • This release advances Microsoft’s push to unify Xbox as a cross-device service by leveraging cloud infrastructure to power seamless gaming on upcoming Windows handhelds and PCs.