
Xbox reportedly tests disc-to-digital system for physical game library
Xbox is reportedly testing a system that converts physical game discs into digital licences for supported Xbox titles.
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Xbox is reportedly testing a system that converts physical game discs into digital licences for supported Xbox titles.

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