Xbox Developing Disc-to-Digital Conversion Feature for Physical Games

Microsoft is reportedly developing a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox that could allow users to convert their physical game collections into digital copies, following industry trends toward phasing out physical media. The move comes as the company is expected to discontinue physical disc production for Xbox games, a shift already undertaken by Sony. Sources indicate that the feature, currently in testing, aims to enable Xbox owners to digitize their games, though it will only support titles from the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S platforms, excluding older Xbox 360 and original Xbox discs.

Internal testing of the "Disc2Digital" functionality began after references to the feature appeared in the Xbox PC app code in May. While specifics remain unclear, the initiative reflects Microsoft’s broader strategy to streamline game distribution and reduce reliance on physical media. The company has not yet announced a timeline for the feature’s release or whether it will require users to keep physical discs for online play. Further details are available in a full report from The Verge.