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Xbox's New Console, Project Helix, Will Reportedly Not Have a Disc Drive
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Reports suggest Xbox's next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, may not include a disc drive, signaling a potential shift away from physical media.
- PlayStation has announced it will stop producing and supporting physical game discs starting January 2028, indicating the PlayStation 6 may also adopt an all-digital approach.
- Microsoft is reportedly developing a disc-to-digital feature allowing users to convert physical games into digital licenses, but this entitlement transfers with the disc, preventing resale or lending while keeping the digital version.
- The disc-to-digital feature will apply only to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S titles, with no support for older Xbox games, and may serve as a transition tool for players toward an all-digital Xbox future.
- Xbox has not officially commented on the future of physical media or Project Helix, but plans to reveal more details later in the year amid concerns over production costs and consumer interest.
