Microsoft's 'Disc-to-digital' Feature to Bring Xbox 360 Games to PC

WHO:

TechRadar - Microsoft is the organization involved in the development of the disc-to-digital feature.

Eurogamer.net - The Verge is cited as the source of the leaked document regarding Microsoft's plans.

WHAT:

TechRadar - Microsoft’s disc-to-digital feature will allow players to digitize their existing physical Xbox game library.

Eurogamer.net - The feature will enable Xbox 360 games to be playable on "Xbox PCs," which refers to PCs running the Xbox app.

Eurogamer.net - Developers will have the ability to toggle backwards compatibility for their games, set prices, and decide on inclusion in Game Pass.

Eurogamer.net - Microsoft plans to roll out the feature gradually between 2027 and 2028 across next-gen devices.

Eurogamer.net - Microsoft is targeting an October 2026 launch for bringing original Xbox games to PC.

WHERE:

Eurogamer.net - The feature will work on "Xbox PCs," which includes handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally.

WHEN:

Eurogamer.net - The disc-to-digital feature was previously set to debut in beta form last month, with an official launch expected this month.

Eurogamer.net - The rollout of the feature is planned between 2027 and 2028.

WHY:

Eurogamer.net - The digitization feature was inspired by Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation discs.

HOW:

Eurogamer.net - Owners of Xbox One and Series game discs will be able to insert them into either console to obtain a digital copy, with the digital license bound to both the user's account and the disc itself.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 12:43 UTC)

Microsoft is set to launch a new disc-to-digital feature that will allow players to digitize their existing physical Xbox game libraries, with a target date for original Xbox games on PC set for October 2026. This feature will enable Xbox 360 games to be playable on "Xbox PCs," including handheld devices like the ROG Xbox Ally, and developers will have the ability to manage backwards compatibility and pricing for their titles. The rollout of this feature is planned to take place gradually between 2027 and 2028, inspired by Sony's recent decision to move away from physical PlayStation discs.