{
  "id": 11154607,
  "title": "Xbox Disc-To-Digital Feature Rolls Out To All",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/xbox-disc-to-digital-feature-rolls-out-to-all",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:53:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/406059/xbox-disc-to-digital-rolls-out-to-all/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has expanded its Disc-To-Digital feature to all Xbox Series X and Xbox One consoles, allowing players to gain a digital license for a game simply by inserting the disc and highlighting it on the Home page. This update eliminates the need for installation, streamlining the process for users. However, not all games are eligible for this feature, as it depends on the publisher's permission. Games with a digital license badge can be played without the disc, even on different consoles, and those supporting Play Anywhere will also appear in the Xbox app on PC. Certain exceptions, like multi-disc games, Ultimate Editions, and DLC, have specific guidelines regarding digital licensing, which can be found in the detailed FAQ provided by Xbox. This enhancement improves the convenience and accessibility of physical disc games for all Xbox players.",
  "summary": "Back in August, Xbox announced that it’s letting Insiders test the Disc-To-Digital feature, which grants your account the license to a game once you pop in the disc and install it onto your console. That feature is now available to everyone with an Xbox, with the granting of the digital licence also being made faster […] The post Xbox Disc-To-Digital Feature Rolls Out To All appeared first on…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}