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Microsoft unveils Xbox feature to convert physical discs into digital licenses
Xbox users can now claim digital entitlements for physical game discs inserted into compatible consoles.
The short version
- Microsoft announced a new disc-to-digital feature allowing Xbox owners to convert physical games into digital collection entitlements.
- Users can claim the digital entitlement by inserting a supported disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console and launching the game.
- The initiative is intended to support game preservation and lay groundwork for future Xbox console generations.
Key facts
- Microsoft announced a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox owners to convert physical disc collections into digital entitlements.[The Verge]
- Xbox VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald confirmed that most Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc-based titles support the feature.[The Verge]
- To claim the digital version, users must insert the supported disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X console and launch the game.[The Verge]
What remains uncertain
- Specific titles excluded from the disc-to-digital feature support were not detailed in the announcement.[The Verge]