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Xbox tests Disc-2-Digital: turning physical discs into digital licenses for cross-device play
technology1 hour ago

Xbox tests Disc-2-Digital: turning physical discs into digital licenses for cross-device play

Xbox is testing a Disc-2-Digital feature that lets players 'claim' a digital license from a physical Xbox disc on their account, enabling digital play on compatible consoles, PC, and handhelds while keeping the disc usable for lending or selling; the license is conditional and tied to the last user of the disc, and not all discs or games will be supported (no Xbox 360/OG titles, and some Xbox One discs may lack the required identifiers); the feature is in testing and not officially announced yet.

Xbox Helix Aims for Disc-Free Future With Disc-to-Digital Licenses
technology18 hours ago

Xbox Helix Aims for Disc-Free Future With Disc-to-Digital Licenses

Microsoft reportedly plans to ship Project Helix without a disc drive and to add a disc-to-digital feature that grants a digital license tied to the owned disc, allowing play without inserting the disc (though not for Xbox 360 or original Xbox discs). The feature is in internal testing, with some Xbox One titles limited; it's unclear if Helix will ever include a drive. This follows Sony's move to end physical disc manufacturing for PS6 in 2028, signaling a broader shift to digital gaming; alpha dev kits are expected in 2027.