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Microsoft eyes Helix disc-to-digital; Sony to drop discs 2028

8/5/2026

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Microsoft has not confirmed disc support for Project Helix, but sources cited by Digital Foundry’s John Linneman say it was planned before the Xbox “reset.”
Linneman said the project aims at backward compatibility and includes a disc-to-digital conversion system.
Sony CFO Lin Tao told investors that PlayStation will cease producing physical discs starting January 2028.
An Xbox document indicates Xbox 360 games could reach PC and Project Helix in a 2027-2028 rollout.

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Microsoft has not confirmed disc support for Project Helix, but sources cited by Digital Foundry’s John Linneman say it was planned before the Xbox “reset.”
Linneman said the project aims at backward compatibility and includes a disc-to-digital conversion system.
Sony CFO Lin Tao told investors that PlayStation will cease producing physical discs starting January 2028.
An Xbox document indicates Xbox 360 games could reach PC and Project Helix in a 2027-2028 rollout.