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Xbox is reportedly considering dropping disc drives as it tests new feature that lets players digitize physical games
GamesIndustry.biz • • general
Key Points:
- Sony announced it will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, hinting that future consoles may lack disc drives.
- Reports suggest Microsoft's next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, may also launch without a disc drive, following a similar digital-only trend.
- Xbox is reportedly testing a feature allowing players to digitize their physical game collections for use on disc-less consoles, though details on permissions and functionality remain unclear.
- This digitization feature is expected to cover select Xbox One and Series X/S games, with older Xbox and Xbox 360 titles potentially excluded.
- Both PlayStation and Xbox have previously released digital-only console versions, while Nintendo recently introduced physical Game-Key Cards for digital game access.
