I’m still not sold on a disc-less Xbox, but Project Helix feels inevitable now

Leaks tied to Xbox Project Helix suggest Microsoft may launch its next-gen console without a disc drive, alongside a possible Disc2Digital program.
techtimes

Xbox’s NEW Patent Allows Digital-Only Consoles Play Disc Games! Here’s How it Works

A new Xbox patent by Microsoft plans to bring physical disc games to the digital-only version of the gaming console, making the "disc-to-console" a possible idea. A staff member plays a game in front ...
The Verge

Sony’s new PS5 heralds the end of disc drives

With the PS5 Pro requiring a separate disc drive if you want to play physical games, it seems Sony might be testing the waters for an all-digital future. With the PS5 Pro requiring a separate disc ...
TechSpot

Sony launches new PlayStation 5 disc and digital models, sort of

In brief: Back in July, we saw reports about Sony launching a lighter model of the PlayStation 5 digital version, with no mention of a lightweight model of the disc version. However, the new PS5 ...
Kotaku

Sony Raising Price Of All-Digital PS5 By $50

Sony revealed the long-rumored “slim” models for the PlayStation 5, and while they are a lot lighter than the existing consoles, the specs haven’t really changed. What has changed is the price, ...
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Xbox tests disc-to-digital system amid branding debate

Rumored new feature: Insider reports suggest Xbox is developing 'Positron,' a system to link physical game purchases with digital access. Community reaction split: Collectors fear loss of ownership ...