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🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformNext-Gen Xbox May Not Have Disc Drive, Disc-To-Digital Feature Coming, Reports Say
Following Sony's announcement that it will not support PlayStation discs starting in 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) and conjecture that the PS6 won't have a disc drive(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-the-implications-for-ps6-and-beyond/), it's now been reported that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, Project Helix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-release-date-specs-display-price/1100-6525379/), won't have a disc drive either. Jez Corden of Windows Central reported today(https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/playstation-kills-physical-games-as-xbox-and-sony-continue-making-poor-decisions) that Project Helix will not have a disc drive. The report did not include any further details, but this would not be a surprising development given the increasing percentage of games sold digitally compared to physical, along with existing precedent. The Verge(https://www.theverge.com/report/960173/microsoft-xbox-disc-to-digital-feature-physical-game-collection?viewtoken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6IjRmOEljak1IR1IiLCJwIjoiL3JlcG9ydC85NjAxNzMvbWljcm9zb2Z0LXhib3gtZGlzYy10by1kaWdpdGFsLWZlYXR1cmUtcGh5c2ljYWwtZ2FtZS1jb2xsZWN0aW9uIiwiZXhwIjoxNzgzMzU5Njk2LCJpYXQiOjE3ODI5Mjc2OTZ9.oIfTRukq2XbJkjjtGK4EYmJ6Qm5KXSejNZwdcWqWf9U&utmmedium=gift-link), meanwhile, reported that Microsoft has not decided yet about if Project Helix will have a disc drive. The report also said Microsoft is working on a disc-to-digital feature that would allow users to transition their physical games to digital ones. This feature, which Xbox employees are now reportedly testing, will allow users to convert Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S discs to digital copies; there will apparently be no support for Xbox 360 and original Xbox discs. "Getting a digital copy of a game works simply by inserting a compatible disc and installing and playing the game. This will require a Microsoft account on an Xbox console and will grant a digital entitlement for physical games," the report said. "This digital entitlement is tied to the specific disc, and it will move from account to account if you swap the physical game with a friend or log in to a different Xbox profile and try to play a disc-based game." Not all existing discs will be supported, though, the report said. Supported discs for the disc-to-digital program will continue to work as discs even after being digitized, the report said. However, the entitlements are tied to specific consoles and the entitlements will end if people give away their discs. . !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Helix.jpg?w=1024) Project Helix may not have a disc drive. Microsoft already offers a digital-only version of the Xbox Series X, while all Xbox Series S consoles do not have disc drives. Microsoft has been plotting a future for consoles with no disc drives for more than a decade, as the company considered doing away with the disc drive for the Xbox One.(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-considered-xbox-one-with-no-disc-drive/1100-6416883/) While many millions of games continue to be sold physically on discs(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/), the share of digital games compared to disc-based games sold continues to grow in favor of digital. Sony had its highest-ever quarterly digital game sales period(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-just-reported-a-new-record-breaking-high-figure-but-its-unsurprising/1100-6539856/) just before it announced it was abandoning discs. Companies like EA, Capcom, Nintendo, and others have reported increased shares of digital game sales, too(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstations-disc-based-game-sales-have-dropped-dramatically-in-recent-years/). Sony said it was ending support for discs because the majority of its users buy games digitally, and that's likely true for Xbox as well. Sony publishes this data in its quarterly reports, but Microsoft is much more secretive and doesn't share much in the way of concrete data for how its Xbox division is performing. Not much is known about Project Helix, apart from Microsoft touting it as a system that will "push the boundaries of rendering and simulation." At Summer Game Fest recently, Xbox's Matthew Ball said Microsoft remained committed to releasing Project Helix(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/is-xbox-fixable/), despite ongoing concerns about component and memory pricing due to the AI craze.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformXbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection
Microsoft will likely soon follow Sony and stop the production of physical discs for Xbox games. But instead of leaving physical discs behind entirely, sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell me the company has quietly been working on a disc-to-digital feature that will allow Xbox owners to digitize their existing physical game collections. Xbox employees &8230;
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation's PSP Go was the first time Sony tried to go all-digital
17 years ago, Sony tried to go all digital with the PlayStation PSP Go. It didn't work out well for the company.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCFlying Waters walkthrough - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/clair-obscur-gustave-and-flower.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Welcome to our 100% walkthrough for Flying Waters, the second area of Act One in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/clair-obscur-expedition-33). This region is the perfect representation of the haunting beauty that exists throughout the continent - it's full of kelp, corals, and breathtaking ocean beasts that float above you, but also home to lots of Nevrons in deep sea gear who can't wait to tear you to bits with their rusty anchors. You'll obtain a valuable new party member as you trek through Flying Waters, which is also home to a handful of bosses - both optional and mandatory - who'll really test your mettle. Also, more of the dangers faced by previous expeditioners will come to the forefront as your crew gains a better understanding of what awaits them in the realm of the Paintress. In this guide, we'll offer a 100% walkthrough of Flying Waters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, including how to beat optional foes like Bourgeon and Chromatic Troubadour. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-flying-waters-walkthrough)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation Plus July 2026 free games lineup announced, including Modern Warfare 3
July 2026's PS Plus Essentials games have a release date and full lineup.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platform5 new PS5 games to play in July 2026
From Master Chief arriving on PlayStation to an Assassin's Creed favorite, July is stacked with exciting new PS5 games.
🎮 PlayStation, Xbox, Multi-platformWhat PlayStation's digital-only future means for PS6, explained
While Sony's end of disc games doesn’t mention PlayStation 6, there are several things we can infer about the its plans for a new wave of hardware.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2026 Revealed
This month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers has been revealed. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting July 7--Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2, and CrossCode. If you haven't claimed June's PlayStation Plus free games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-essential-free-games-for-june-2026/) yet, make sure to do so before next Tuesday. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 isn't exactly a high point(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-campaign-review-return-of-the-makarov/1900-6418152/) for the franchise, but at the very least, the 2023 game was a comfortably familiar experience. Set directly after the events of the previous Modern Warfare game, the threequel follows Captain Price and Task Force 141 as they take on ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov across the globe. Throw in the usual multiplayer and Zombies modes, and you've got a passable Call of Duty adventure to dig into. For the King 2 sees players battle against a tyrannical queen, either on their own or in co-op. Set in the land of Fahrul, the game is inspired by classic tabletop adventures and offers a digestible roguelite campaign, as well as the Dark Carnival that tests your group by seeing how many floors of a dungeon they can clear before they're overwhelmed by all the danger inside of it. Finally, CrossCode(https://www.gamespot.com/games/crosscode/) is a gem of an action-RPG. This fan-favorite game features a retro-inspired design, combining 16-bit-style graphics with smooth gameplay and a fusion of gameplay ideas. You get old-school action, meaty RPG buildcrafting, and fast-paced battles to enjoy. CrossCode developer Radical Fish also recently released its next game, Alabaster Dawn, in Steam Early Access, and it's worth checking out for even more nostalgic RPG goodness(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-new-action-rpg-feels-like-classic-zelda-with-better-combat/1100-6539836/). PlayStation Plus July 2026 Games !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PS-Plus-July-2026.jpg?w=1024) Available July 7 through August 3 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Cross-Gen Bundle (PS5, PS4) - For the King 2 (PS5, PS4) - CrossCode (PS5, PS4) The Best PS5 Games In 2026 !PS5-Games-2026(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PS5-Games-2026-1.jpg?w=1024) !007-First-Light-main(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/007-First-Light-main.jpg?w=1024) !4214708-4211015-awiilaunch16-10-23038.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4214708-4211015-awiilaunch16-10-23038.png?w=1024) !4364052-4363135-astro-bot.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4364052-4363135-astro-bot.jpg?w=1024) !4214737-4173649-zqcemslhqzdusytfbssa2u.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4214737-4173649-zqcemslhqzdusytfbssa2u.jpg?w=1024) !4475825-blueprince2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4475825-blueprince2.jpg?w=1024) !4646945-cairn.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4646945-cairn.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-ps5-games/2900-3832/)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformGameStop Is Not Hurting After Sony Kills Discs, And There Is A Good Reason Why
After Sony announced that it would stop supporting physical discs starting in January 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/), many expected GameStop's stock price to take a hit. After all, the company is known to drive revenue from new and used game sales. However, GameStop is not hurting today. Actually, GameStop's share price is up. Why is that? Whereas GameStop's business was once mainly focused on selling game software, that's no longer the case. The store still sells new and used games, of course, but for GameStop's latest reporting period, software sales were actually the smallest part of the company's overall business. For the 13 weeks that ended May 2, 2026(https://investor.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/GameStop-Discloses-First-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx), GameStop reported software revenue of $152.7 million, making up just 18.3% of GameStop's total revenue for the period. This includes new and pre-owned games, along with digital games. For the same period the year prior, software sales were $175.6 million, or 24% of GameStop's total revenue for the quarter. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GME.webp) GameStop's business is much less focused on software these days. During the latest quarter, GameStop's biggest revenue-driver was collectibles, which amounted to $348.9 million, or 41.8% of total revenue. Next behind it was hardware and accessories, which came to $333.7 million, or 39.9% of revenue. Sony killing off physical, disc-based PlayStation games is not good news for GameStop, but it's also not the worst, and won't have an immediate impact in any event. After all, the changes do not go into effect until January 2028. Ahead of that, Rockstar's GTA 6 won't be sold on a disc, but you can still buy a physical copy at GameStop (with a code in the box). Another factor at play here is that GameStop's stock price got a jolt recently after CEO Ryan Cohen re-committed to his plan to buy eBay(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-came-up-with-plan-to-buy-ebay-on-the-toilet-wants-it-to-become-re-seller-of-digital-gaming-items/) and abandoned his $35 billion pay package incentive. PlayStation said it was abandoning physical discs because the majority of its users prefer digital(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/). Given the announcement, experts believe the PS6 will be a digital console and won't launch until 2028 at the soonest(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-the-implications-for-ps6-and-beyond/).
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformSony is killing discs — and showing us why it’s a terrible idea
The future of video game preservation just took a major hit. This morning, Sony announced that, starting in January 2028, the company will no longer produce physical PlayStation discs, which means that from that moment on you can only purchase new PS5 games digitally. At the same time, Sony also announced that it's going to &8230;
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformSony To End PlayStation Store Support On PS3 And Vita
After Sony's surprising announcement that it plans to end PlayStation disc production by 2028(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) in favor of a digital-only future for its consoles, some fine print has gotten lost in all the buzz: Sony is also ending support for the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita. "After nearly two decades of supporting the PS3 console generation, we wanted to let you know we will be closing the PlayStation Store on PS3, as well as on PS Vita," Sony senior director Sid Shuman shared in a blog post(https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/an-update-on-playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita/) announcing the upcoming changes. Of course, this isn't nearly as surprising as Sony's pivot to digital-only games. Cutting off online store access for aging consoles is common--Nintendo cut off eShop access for the 3DS and Wii U(https://www.nintendo.com/au/support/articles/wii-u-and-nintendo-3ds-eshop-discontinuation/) in March 2023, for example--but Sony seems to be taking a softer approach. "PlayStation Store on PS3 will close in select markets starting this year, followed by global closures for PS3 and PS Vita next year," Shuman explained. "That means new content purchases will no longer be possible once the PlayStation Store closes on these devices. To ease the transition, players will still be able to download previously purchased content after the closing date for the foreseeable future." Per Shuman, the first markets on the chopping block are Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua, where the PlayStation Store on PS3 will close in August. (No word yet on how this will affect Vita users in these regions.) The PlayStation Store will also become inaccessible on PS3 consoles in "additional Latin American and Middle Eastern countries" sometime in "late 2026." Sony hasn't provided any specifics on which countries will be affected, or exactly when in 2026 this will take place. (And no word on Vita here, either.) "In all other countries, PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita will close in July 2027," Shuman wrote suggesting that regardless of location, all PS3 and Vita users will lose access to the PlayStation Store by this time next year. "As we continue to expand the PlayStation experience on newer devices that most of our users are playing on today, we need to focus more resources on delivering the best gaming experiences on these platforms as we look ahead towards the future," Shuman said of the decision. But it looks like Sony's future doesn't have room for physical games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-the-implications-for-ps6-and-beyond/).
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation Disc Death Sends The Internet Into Its Physical Media Defense Arc
Sony's announcement that it will end production(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-playstation-disc-production-will-end-in-2028/) of all PlayStation game discs in 2028 hasn't gone over well with fans of physical media. While the move might be an obvious one to make for Sony--digital sales account for almost 80% of its game sales on PS5 currently--the news still feels like it came from out of nowhere. Coupled with Sony also confirming that it'll be closing the PS3 and PS Vita storefronts next month, today feels like a solid reminder that you don't own the game you just bought, merely a license to play it on that specific platform. This will have a major ripple effect across the industry, as physical retailers like GameStop have long made their bread and butter on physical sales, both new and secondhand. Then you have people who swap games with each other or who prefer to obtain a tangible copy of a game so that they can feel some sense of ownership over it, or the consumers who don't trust a company to keep the servers online forever--an idea that feels especially relevant in light of Sony delisting hundreds of digital movies from PlayStation user libraries last week. Naturally, people have a lot to say about the shift to digital, and how it feels like the latest addition to a seemingly never-ending cycle of bad news. https://twitter.com/GOGcom/status/2072255180083462536 https://twitter.com/shinobi602/status/2072313946824974394 https://twitter.com/GermanStrands/status/2072305061477167585 https://bsky.app/profile/krismoyse.bsky.social/post/3mplmcjhklc24 https://bsky.app/profile/dark1x.bsky.social/post/3mploe56kv22v https://bsky.app/profile/knoebel.bsky.social/post/3mplnutreok2t https://bsky.app/profile/vgtomo.bsky.social/post/3mplnf2it4s27 https://bsky.app/profile/skywardsiren.bsky.social/post/3mpliqegof22r https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social/post/3mplnsdixa22n https://bsky.app/profile/jamesbjones.com/post/3mplnjpcdc22d https://bsky.app/profile/stephentotilo.bsky.social/post/3mpln6b4oh22q https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mpljsrb3is2s https://bsky.app/profile/svegvari.bsky.social/post/3mpllwrl7e22u Lately, things feel glum in the gaming industry. Alongside Sony's future plans--which suggest the PS6 being a digital-only gaming console(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-sony-is-killing-disc-based-playstation-games-and-the-implications-for-ps6-and-beyond/)--Rockstar has also come under fire for its GTA 6 code-in-a-box(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-is-not-releasing-with-a-disc-and-that-just-makes-sense-in-2026/?thumbnailid=1803129) plans, Microsoft is reportedly planning(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-could-cancel-marvels-blade-and-close-its-developer/) to close down several of its game studios, and an Xbox console is more expensive(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-is-increasing-the-cost-of-xbox-consoles-again-starting-in-august/) than ever before. But hey! At least you can get some PC games for cheap(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-steam-summer-sale-2026-deals/) right now and use them to ignore the dismal state of things.