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From disc to digital: XBOX Insiders get new flexibility for physical games
Microsoft is introducing a feature that allows Xbox One and Series X users to claim digital versions of supported physical disc games. This is part of a broader effort toward game preservation.
Why it matters
Users can play their owned physical games via the cloud or other devices without needing the disc, ensuring access as hardware evolves.
The details
- Claiming requires inserting the supported disc and launching the game. - The feature launches with thousands of titles, with more coming later. - Physical discs continue to work exactly as they always have.
What's next
XBOX Insiders can begin testing the new feature on August 31.
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