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Xbox announces disc-to-digital feature that digitizes your physical games
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TL;DR
- Microsoft is introducing a "disc-to-digital" feature for Xbox consoles.
- The feature allows owners to digitize their physical game discs.
- This digital entitlement is tied to the disc and can be moved between accounts.
- Testing begins August 31st for Xbox Insiders, with a wider rollout to follow.
- Thousands of titles will be supported, with more added over time.
- Digitized games may be playable on PC via Xbox Play Anywhere or streamable via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Publishers have control over which games are included in the program.
- This feature contrasts with Sony's move to digital-only PlayStation games without a similar conversion option.
- Microsoft is also working to bring Xbox and Xbox 360 games to PC.