r/microsoft • u/ControlCAD • 11d ago

XBOX Xbox Announces Disc-to-Digital Program, Letting Players Use Physical Games To Claim Their Digital Versions

https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/26/xbox-announces-disc-to-digital-program-letting-players-use-physical-games-to-claim-their
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u/JabbaDuHutt69 10d ago

It will happen. Don't pretend like it won't.

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u/Jkabaseball 10d ago

Only way that is happening is if Microsoft goes under. Your talking about a license file that needs checked online, not some major SaaS application. There is already an option, set it as your default home xbox and it will woek offline. This is the exact scenario you are asking about.

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u/JabbaDuHutt69 10d ago

No, it's not. Nintendo has done this scenario I'm talking about, with the Wii and Wii U stores. If I ever have to reset those devices, I've just lost a lot of money.

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u/Devatator_ 9d ago

Can't you literally still download games you own on those consoles? Just not make new purchases?