News Summary

• Xbox will allow players to convert physical games into digital ones by redeeming a digital license for physical copies.
• This will also allow you to play the game on other platforms as part of the “Play Anywhere” system.
• Xbox CEO Asha Sharma posted about the announcement on Twitter shortly after, confirming that the feature will start with “thousands” of games across Xbox history.
• Sony, meanwhile, kind of just said “sorry not sorry” and confirmed that PlayStation games launching in 2028 and beyond will no longer be manufactured on disc.