Xbox is reportedly considering dropping disc drives as it tests new feature that lets players digitize physical games
in newsletterGamesIndustry.biz · 2 min read · tech
Xbox's next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, is reportedly being tested without a disc drive. Microsoft is also testing a feature allowing players to digitize existing physical game collections, with digital access revoked if the disc is sold or loaned.
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Appeared in 2026-07-02.