Xbox Is Apparently Still Open to Physical Discs for Project Helix
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Xbox Is Apparently Still Open to Physical Discs for Project Helix
The end of physical media has been a popular topic of discussion for the gaming community in the past few months. While Sony has confirmed that it will be moving on from physical games and going all-in on digital media, Xbox has not made it clear where it stands. Reports indicate that a recent Xbox Insider survey is asking how important it would be for fans to have physical media support in Xbox's next-gen console, revealing that there is still …
Xbox Project Helix: Microsoft asks fans about disc drives in survey
Microsoft is still launching the new Xbox Project Helix game console with a disc drive? Despite Sony’s decision to pursue a purely digital future starting in 2028, Microsoft is clearly still holding out hope. Sony sparked an outcry from gamers this year when it announced it would only release games digitally starting in 2028. This […]
Xbox is asking fans whether Project Helix should have physical discs and exclusive games in new Insider survey
Last Updated on September 22, 2026 A new survey for Xbox Insiders suggests Microsoft still isn’t completely sure whether its next-gen console, Project Helix, should ship with support for physical discs. The company has also been quizzing its most dedicated fans on Xbox exclusives and support for automatic game highlights. Screenshots of the survey shared ...
A new survey of the XBOX Insider program asks players to what extent they consider it essential to be able to install games through physical disks on Microsoft's next console.
According to a survey that appears to have been released by Microsoft in recent days, there is a possibility that Xbox Helix may include an optical player for physical disks, at least potentially.
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