Tag: Disc to Digital
Talking Point Xbox Disc To Digital Has Changed How I Buy Games
I'm buying on Xbox what I'd usually pick up on Steam and other consoles
Since Xbox announced that physical disc-based games could be converted into digital licenses playable on both console and PC, I've been all-in on physical purchases. I've always been an advocate for physical ownership, long before disc to digital, but the ability to buy a...
News Despite How Amazing Xbox Disc To Digital Is, There's Some Sadness Around Forza Horizon
It's not really a surprise though
We've seen a lot of people really enjoying the new Xbox Disc to Digital feature ever since it rolled out for everyone earlier this week, and as mentioned previously, it supports over 1,500 physical games with potentially more to come. That means there are obviously some games that don't work though, and if there's...
News SEGA Finally Joins Xbox Disc To Digital
You could've seen it comin'
It's hard to beat wiping the morning sleep off your eyes only to learn SEGA has officially begun rolling out its games onto Xbox's Disc to Digital program. Currently, it looks as though it's limited to Xbox Insider testing, but still, get excited up people, SEGA games are coming! Of all the major publishers yet to bring...
News New Report Delves Into The History Of Xbox Disc To Digital, And Why PlayStation Can't Copy It
"A decision made 15 years ago has resulted in this useful feature"
We're still in the midst of the Xbox Disc to Digital feature being tested by Xbox Insiders ahead of its full public rollout in the near future, and The Verge has been sharing some details this week about how it's managed to come to fruition. In a nutshell, the outlet says that Xbox...
News Xbox Disc To Digital Gets Multiple New Updates, Including Three More Supported Games
With more "fixes and changes" to come in the near future
It's been a little over two weeks now since Xbox first announced the Disc to Digital program, and we've already seen a few improvements being made to it - most notably the addition of Ubisoft titles as of this week. Xbox has now created a central hub in the form of a
News Loads Of Ubisoft Games Have Suddenly Joined Xbox Disc To Digital Overnight
And more companies may follow soon!
This is great news to wake up to on a Wednesday! The Xbox Disc to Digital feature, which is still in testing for Xbox Insiders as things stand, has suddenly started to incorporate Ubisoft games for the first time. Yesterday, there was a lot of chatter on social media about how the likes of Ubisoft, SEGA and...
PSA Some Versions Of The Same Game Aren't Compatible With Xbox Disc To Digital
Battlefield 4 confirmed to be affected by this
As we continue to learn more and more about the Xbox Disc to Digital feature due to its rollout for Xbox Insiders, it's been discovered that some games only work if you use certain physical variants, with one example being Battlefield 4. The folks behind the XCT.live social media account mentioned this...
News Xbox Disc To Digital Rolls Out To More People Ahead Of Full Public Release
It's now live for another two Insider tiers
There's obviously a lot of excitement floating around about the new Xbox Disc to Digital feature this week, and the good news is that it's already being extended to more people as part of the Xbox Insider program. Following its initial rollout for the Alpha, Alpha Skip-Ahead and Beta rings, Disc to...
News Multiple Surprises Have Already Been Uncovered With The Xbox Disc To Digital Feature
And it's still very early days
Last night, we covered the initial rollout of the Xbox Disc to Digital feature for Xbox Insiders and how fans were building lists of supported and non-supported games, and they've also discovered some interesting surprises along the way. One of the big ones here is that multiple delisted titles on the Xbox Store are...
News Xbox Fans Begin Creating Disc To Digital Lists For Supported And Non-Supported Games
Rapidly gaining in numbers
When we covered the initial rollout of the Xbox Disc to Digital feature today, we mentioned that an official list of supported games didn't exist on the Xbox website, but fans have already started working on lists of their own! These are quite necessary lists as well, as even though Disc to Digital supports "thousands" of...
News Xbox Disc To Digital Is Now Live For Some Users, And Here's A First Look
Fans share their initial glimpse at the feature
Here we go! Xbox Disc to Digital is now officially live for the first set of users following its announcement a few days ago, giving us a first glimpse at how the feature works ahead of its wider rollout in the near future. As you're probably aware, this feature allows you to insert a physical Xbox...
Feature Xbox Disc To Digital FAQ - Five Of The Most Common Questions We're Seeing So Far
Let's break down what we know
Xbox dropped a massive announcement on us yesterday in the form of the Disc to Digital feature, which officially begins rolling out for Xbox Insiders on August 31st, and we already know that it'll allow you to insert your Xbox One and Series X discs and receive a digital copy for free - you even get Xbox Cloud Gaming...
News Xbox Disc To Digital Announced, Supports Thousands Of Physical Games At Launch
Releases next week to Xbox Insiders
It's official! Xbox has just announced the disc to digital program that's been rumoured for some time now, allowing you to convert your physical library into digital format across Xbox One and Xbox Series X. Thousands of games will be available to convert into digital from August 31st for a selection of Xbox...
Talking Point Will Xbox's Disc-To-Digital Feature Become Essential For Delisted Games?
Specifically if Helix has no disc drive...
We're still yet to hear about this highly-rumoured (and leaked) disc-to-digital program that Xbox is working on, but do we know that it'll offer some kind of method for converting physical discs to digital licenses when it arrives. Today, I've been thinking a little bit about what that could mean for...
News Leaked Roadmap Hints At Xbox's Plans For Backwards Compatibility In 2026-2028
Including a "gradual rollout" for Xbox 360 games "across next-gen devices"
Xbox made a big splash last month by announcing that the backwards compatibility program was officially making its debut on PC, and a new leaked roadmap hints at what to expect from this in the months and years ahead. The timeline has been shared by multiple people on social...
