The Long Road to Digital Ownership: A Cautionary Tale for Game Preservation The recent announcement of Xbox's disc to digital feature has been hailed as a clever response to Sony's decision to kill off PlayStation discs.
But beneath this innovation lies a more complex story – one that raises important questions about the value of digital ownership and the responsibility of gaming companies towards preserving our cultural heritage.
For over 15 years, Microsoft has been working on the technology behind disc to digital, with roots dating back to the Xbox One's development in 2011.