Conversation with Jason Ronald about the Xbox disc to digital program
Gamertag Radio · Aug 26, 2026 · 4:47
Gamertag Radio · Aug 26, 2026 · 4:47
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Exclusive! Live from the Xbox booth at Gamescom, the team catches up with Jason Ronald (Vice President of Next Generation at Xbox) to break down major news for physical game collectors.
Xbox is launching a new feature for Xbox Insiders that allows players to convert physical discs into digital licenses directly tied to their accounts.
In this episode, we cover:
How it works: How inserting your physical disc unlocks a digital entitlement tied to your account.
Supported titles: Initial availability for thousands of Xbox One and Xbox Series X games, with plans to expand over time.
Disc sharing & secondary consoles: What happens if you lend your disc to a friend or sign into a digital-only console like the Xbox Series S.
Future outlook: The team's game preservation goals, multi-disc backward compatibility, and the future of digital ecosystems.
Tune in for the full scoop on Xbox's latest game preservation push straight from the show floor in Germany!
