Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future
Summary
Xbox has launched a new program that lets players turn their physical game discs into digital versions. By inserting the disc into the console, players can claim a digital license and play the game without needing the disc afterward.Key Facts
- The disc-to-digital program applies to most Xbox One and Xbox Series X disc games.
- Players claim a “digital entitlement” by inserting the disc and launching the game on their console.
- After claiming, the game can be played digitally without the disc if the connected account is logged in.
- The physical disc continues to work as before, but the digital license can be moved if the disc is sold or lent to someone else.
- Only one digital license can be activated per physical disc at a time.
- Game publishers must opt in for their titles to support this feature.
- Older Xbox and Xbox 360 discs are likely not supported due to manufacturing differences.
- The program could help future Xbox consoles without disc drives remain compatible with physical games.
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