New details emerge on Xbox 'Positron', Microsoft's disc-to-digital program - as it seems likely Xbox Helix will drop discs too
Microsoft is reportedly developing a 'Positron' program to allow users to convert physical disc-based games into digital licenses for future consoles. This move comes as the industry shifts toward all-digital hardware, following similar trends from PlayStation.
Why it matters
This addresses consumer concerns regarding the loss of physical media and the long-term accessibility of digital game libraries.
Xbox Helix is likely to be joining PlayStation 5 in dropping discs. A new report describes how Microsoft plans to mitigate the issue.
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