Microsoft announces Xbox Disc to Digital feature

The useful part

There have been some rumours and reports going around that Microsoft was working on a new feature for Xbox, and today that news has been confirmed. Xbox physical games collection, though this will be limited to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S discs. In a post, VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald wrote, "Players have spent decades building their XBOX libraries.

How it works

• Today we are introducing a feature that brings the benefits of digital to physical discs, giving players more flexibility in how they access and play supported games across the XBOX ecosystem.
• Once the entitlement is claimed, you can experience the benefits of digital, including XBOX Play Anywhere and XBOX Cloud Gaming where supported, while your physical disc continues to work exactly as it...
• Our goal is to make it easier for those libraries to move forward with players.
• As technology, devices, and distribution continue to evolve, preserving access to the games people own matters more than ever.
• Players can claim a digital entitlement by inserting a supported disc into an XBOX One or XBOX Series X console and launching the game.

What to take from it

A list of compatible games has not been released yet, though that will no doubt appear soon. This firmly puts the ball in Sony's court as it goes on to end physical disc production in 2028, and has not given any de...

Details worth keeping

This is part of our broader commitment to game preservation. Most XBOX One and XBOX Series X disc-based games support this new feature. While not every title will be available at launch, this is an important step toward a future where players can have greater confidence that the games they buy remain with them for years to come." From August 31st, Xbox Insiders will be able to begin testing the feature.