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Xbox Tests Disc-to-Digital Feature, Next-Gen Console May Drop Disc Drive
Microsoft is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature called 'Positron' that digitizes physical game libraries. Sources claim the next-gen Project Helix console will lack a disc drive, following PlayStation's lead. The move signals a continued shift toward all-digital gaming ecosystems.
Meridian48 take
The disc-to-digital conversion could ease the transition for physical collectors, but raises questions about ownership and resale rights in an increasingly locked-down digital marketplace.
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Xbox might be following PlayStation's lead, as new reports claim Microsoft is testing a new disc-to-digital game feature called 'Positron', and the next-gen Project Helix console won't have a disc drive →
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