Xbox is reportedly considering dropping disc drives as it tests new feature that lets players digitize physical games - GamesIndustry.biz
Digital entitlement will be revoked if the game is shared or sold Image credit: Microsoft News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on July 1, 2026 Follow Microsoft A new report now claims Xbox, like PlayStation, is set to "drop the disc drive." Earlier today, Sony confirmed plans to discontinue physical discs for new games launching on PS consoles from January 2028, intimating that its next console could ship without a disc drive. Additional reporting by Windows Central now claims that Microsoft's next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, could similarly ship without a disc drive.