new Xbox feature called “Disc to Digital” It’s been open to Insider users since yesterday, so problems are starting to appear first message About this interesting technology that allows you to digitize discs, apparently also for Some games were removed from the market.
This is actually one of the main questions regarding the functionality of the new option, but based on the first testimonies, it seems that even some games that fall under the “delisted” list, i.e. those that have been officially removed from the list, digital storecan be used for related functions.
The system is still under development and is currently in its preliminary stages Not available to all usersbut Insider users are keeping a close eye on its evolution as they try out the new feature.
Advantages of applying digitization to optical discs
As we’ve seen, Xbox officially announced disc-to-digital capabilities last week, and it’s already delivered Opened to Insider users in the last few hoursand the official FAQ is posted on the Xbox Help page for everyone to see.
This option allows users Plug into Xbox One or Xbox Series And obtain digital licenses from them to realize the digitization of physical libraries.
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Digital versions offer various advantages typical of these versions, including compatibility Xbox Play Anywhere and the ability to play via Xbox Cloud Gamingbut if you loan or sell the game on the disc, the license will be transferred to other users.
According to some testimonies, it seems that the system also applies to games removed from the digital store, such as Deadpool (removed in 2017), F1 2021 (removed in 2023), Minecraft: Story Mode (removed in 2019), Rock Band 4 (removed in 2025), and Year of Titans), which still represents a partial vision of the situation, but there is definitely hope, this feeling.