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Xbox users question account safety amid recovery issues ahead of disc-less future

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Xbox users report ongoing account recovery problems, raising concerns about security as Microsoft pushes toward an all-digital console future. The issues have led some to reconsider buying games and software from the platform. The complaints highlight potential risks in a disc-less ecosystem where digital purchases are tied to account access.

Meridian48 take
The account recovery flaws underscore a broader trust problem for Microsoft's digital-only strategy, where convenience may come at the cost of user control.
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'Not sure if I should keep buying games and software from Microsoft': Xbox users are questioning account safety due to ongoing recovery issues, ahead of a disc-less console future →
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