AI · ReviewedJul 1, 2026
Next-Gen Xbox May Omit Disc Drive
Reports suggest that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console, Project Helix, may not include a disc drive, following similar moves by Sony. Jez Corden of Windows Central stated that the console will not have a disc drive, while The Verge reported that Microsoft has not yet finalized this decision. Regardless, Microsoft is reportedly developing a disc-to-digital feature that would allow users to convert compatible physical games into digital copies. This feature is currently being tested and would support Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S discs but not older titles like Xbox 360 or original Xbox games. The digital entitlements would be tied to specific discs and consoles, and would not transfer if the disc is given away. Microsoft has already offered digital-only versions of its consoles, and the shift toward digital game sales appears to be a growing trend across the industry.
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