# Xbox's Disc-to-Digital Program Explained

Wired explains how Microsoft's Xbox disc-to-digital program lets owners convert physical game discs into digital licenses. The details matter because the program could reduce reliance on discs and affect how players preserve access as consoles move toward digital-only libraries.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/xbox-disc-to-digital/) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000