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Xbox reportedly testing Disc2Digital feature for physical games

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Xbox is reportedly developing a "Disc2Digital" program that would allow players to create digital copies of their physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S games. This initiative aims to preserve access to physical game collections as the industry shifts towards digital distribution. While the program would link a digital entitlement to the physical disc, transferring the disc to another user would revoke that digital right. The feature is currently in testing and may not support all older titles or original Xbox and Xbox 360 games. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report about a potential new feature for an existing product line, not a core release or significant industry shift.

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Xbox reportedly testing Disc2Digital feature for physical games

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Xbox is reportedly testing a way to digitize your disc-based games

    Xbox may offer a way to preserve physical game purchases in an increasingly digital future.

  2. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew E. Freedman ·

    Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical games in the wake of PlayStation killing game discs — feature said to go back to Xbox One-era games

    Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.

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