Xbox Disc-to-Digital Keeps License Tied to the Disc

Microsoft starts testing an Xbox disc-to-digital feature August 31, 2026, letting Xbox One and Series X owners convert physical games into digital entitlements. The license stays tied to the disc, preserving lending and resale. Converted titles also work on PC via Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud streaming. Sony plans to end all physical PlayStation disc production by January 2028 with no equivalent conversion path.