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Microsoft to Allow Customers to Claim Digital Entitlements Through Physical Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Discs
Microsoft says thousands of Xbox One and Xbox Series X titles will be supported first, with more added over time.
- On August 31, Microsoft will begin testing its disc-to-digital program with Xbox Insiders, allowing owners to convert physical game collections into digital versions on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles.
- Jason Ronald, VP of next generation at Xbox, framed the initiative as a "broader commitment to game preservation," stating "preserving access to the games people own matters more than ever."
- Players insert a supported disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series console to claim a digital entitlement, unlocking access through Xbox Play Anywhere or Xbox Cloud Gaming while the physical disc remains playable.
- Publishers control which titles are supported, so not every game is available at launch. The feature arrives weeks after Sony announced it is ending physical PlayStation game discs, a step Microsoft has not confirmed.
- Microsoft plans a broader rollout to Xbox One and Xbox Series owners in the coming months, with a detailed list of supported and unsupported titles expected in the near future.
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Xbox is handing owners of its disc games a powerful new perk, letting players turn supported Xbox One and Xbox Series X discs into digital copies at no extra cost. The scheme has been praised as a win for game preservation, but it arrives as physical Xbox releases continue to shrink against booming digital sales, raising questions over whether Microsoft is protecting discs or simply smoothing their path to the exit. The new programme will begin …
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