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Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Rollout Leaks as Industry Weighs Digital-Only Future

A leaked Microsoft roadmap points to an August 2026 launch for Xbox's Disc to Digital feature, letting players convert physical game discs into permanent digital licenses. The reveal comes amid broader industry tension, with Sony defending its move to end PS5 disc manufacturing and mixed signals over whether Xbox's next-gen console will keep disc support.

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