Microsoft announces a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games, allowing players to digitize eligible physical titles. Multiple outlets report the rollout begins next week, with access for the Xbox Insiders starting on August 31. The feature is described as supporting thousands of games and providing a digital entitlement tied to the original disc ownership.
The announcements frame the update as part of Microsoft’s broader efforts around game preservation and forward compatibility. The Verge adds that the work is also intended to help prepare for the next generation of Xbox consoles, and characterizes the feature as continuing existing physical libraries into a digital format. Eurogamer specifies that it covers disc-based games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X, meaning disc insertion would no longer be required for supported titles. The Mirror similarly highlights the game-preservation motivation, noting industry expectations ahead of the official announcement.
