Xbox converts physical game discs into cloud-linked digital licenses
Microsoft announced a program that lets Xbox One and Series X owners claim a digital license for most disc-based games by inserting the disc once, enabling play without the disc afterward. The physical disc remains functional, but the digital entitlement is revocable and can transfer to another account if the disc is resold or loaned. Testing for Xbox Insiders begins August 31, with publisher opt-in determining which titles are eligible.
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