Current Events > Microsoft to offer disc-free Xbox One, Disc-to-digital program in 2019

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https://www.resetera.com/threads/report-microsoft-to-release-a-disc-less-xbox-one-in-2019.81404/

The Scarlett devices are Microsofts next-gen consoles and are not expected until 2020 but in 2019, the company is planning to release a disc-less console. And if this is making you nervous because you have a large collection of physical discs for your current Xbox, Microsoft has you covered.

In addition to the new console, there will be a disc-to-digital program that, as the name states, turns your physical games into digital downloads. The idea is that you can take your disc to a participating retailer (like the Microsoft store) and trade in your disc for a digital download.

The goal with the new console is to lower the price point for the hardware. Currently, it costs about $299 to buy into the Xbox One family of devices, Microsoft is looking to lower that price by possibly as much as $100; the new console price point is expected to be $200 or less.

I know there are some people who have issues with digital, but if it means you can get the console cheaper, that seems like an okay tradeoff. And there are a couple games I have on disc that I might play more if I had them digitally.
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People will complain, but this sounds great to me. I've switched to all digital, in no small part due to the GWG program, and would love to trade in some of my old discs
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digital cuckage saga continues
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This is o good idea for people who want it

going disc-less on a console is a very dangerous path to go down
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I'm looking forward to this. The inbred troglodytes will rail against it, meaning the price will die faster, so I'll be able to get it as cheaply and quickly as pizza in new york.
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if consoles can take over $100 off the price by not having a disc drive, then sign me up.

not to mention how much developers can save by not having to print their games.

and this is coming from someone who lives in the rural south with shit internet that can take literally days to download a game.
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They tried this before and we rightfully made their stocks tank because of it. Let's do it again.

How many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man

The storage on this would be a deal breaker if I was still in the market for a One. If its 1tb+ it'd be great.
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It's gonna fail, it's a really dumb idea.
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Romulox28 posted...

going disc-less on a console is a very dangerous path to go down

we already have incomplete games being the norm these days thanks to foolish fanboys and a decade of conditioning. all these game companies have to do is dangle a carrot and the fools cant see beyond it.
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So you cant watch blu ray movies on it?

The one good thing about the xbox one X is that it's a 4k bluray player as well. A discless console is just a step backwards but I guess were moving ahead to a place where you need a internet connection to play games now.
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Micro$oft loves to do stupid shit.
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apocalyptic_4 posted...

you need a internet connection to play games now.

turning buying and owning games into long term renting games
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Did Micro$oft not learn with the launch of the xbone? Doesn't seem like they did.
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apocalyptic_4 posted...

So you cant watch blu ray movies on it?

The one good thing about the xbox one X is that it's a 4k bluray player as well. A discless console is just a step backwards but I guess were moving ahead to a place where you need a internet connection to play games now.

They would love to release a dumb terminal console that just streams and displays your game rendered from their cloud

Options, people. Options

They're not gonna suddenly stop selling Xboxes with disc drives
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TheoryzC posted...

Options, people. Options

They're not gonna suddenly stop selling Xboxes with disc drives

Yeah I don't think people fully understand this. It's not even next gen either lol

TheoryzC posted...

Options, people. Options

They're not gonna suddenly stop selling Xboxes with disc drives

Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. If we let even a single discless console succeed, future consoles will be more willing to be discless. You have to think about it in the long term

lol why the fuck is everyone hating on this?

its just another model, not a replacement.

gamers are so lame and cynical all the time yall need to lighten up and let the rest of us enjoy this awesome hobby.
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Less options is a bad thing

If games become digital only there wont be any competition for prices and they will stay high. No more buy-two-get-one sales and the like
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It's like you guys are completely forgetting what Microsoft tried to pull with the launch of the Xbone. Why on earth would you want to give them a second chance at that?

TheGoldenEel posted...

Less options is a bad thing

If games become digital only there wont be any competition for prices and they will stay high. No more buy-two-get-one sales and the like

Must be why steam store is so expensive huh

Darklit_Minuet posted...

TheoryzC posted...

Options, people. Options

They're not gonna suddenly stop selling Xboxes with disc drives

Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. If we let even a single discless console succeed, future consoles will be more willing to be discless. You have to think about it in the long term

Did an Xbox break into your house and kick your dog or something?

Darklit_Minuet posted...

It's like you guys are completely forgetting what Microsoft tried to pull with the launch of the Xbone. Why on earth would you want to give them a second chance at that?

gamers are the easiest people to con.
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_Rinku_ posted...

Darklit_Minuet posted...

TheoryzC posted...

Options, people. Options

They're not gonna suddenly stop selling Xboxes with disc drives

Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. If we let even a single discless console succeed, future consoles will be more willing to be discless. You have to think about it in the long term

Did an Xbox break into your house and kick your dog or something?

Worse, they stole Banjo Kazooie

Darklit_Minuet posted...

It's like you guys are completely forgetting what Microsoft tried to pull with the launch of the Xbone. Why on earth would you want to give them a second chance at that?

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More options are good imo
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I'd like to trade my discs in for digital copies but keep using my disc-taking bone.
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Micro$oft is so good...
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X-Pac_Heat posted...

More options are good imo

You mean less options.
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lmao
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SSJCAT posted...

lol why the fuck is everyone hating on this?

its just another model, not a replacement.

gamers are so lame and cynical all the time yall need to lighten up and let the rest of us enjoy this awesome hobby.

This attitude is what led to microtransactions replacing in game content to online gambling RNG simulators.
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Like PSP GO they'll probably cancel the disc to digital part
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Didn't Micro$oft make you have xbox live gold to use Netflix at one point?
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Why the hell would anyone think this is a good idea.
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ModLogic posted...

Darklit_Minuet posted...

It's like you guys are completely forgetting what Microsoft tried to pull with the launch of the Xbone. Why on earth would you want to give them a second chance at that?

gamers are the easiest people to con.

Yeah they were dumb enough to believe microsoft was gonna spy on them and send terrabytes of video of people playing video games in their underwear and complained on their android phones while Google literally had always listening and scans your emails and is an ad company

CruelBuffalo posted...

TheGoldenEel posted...

Less options is a bad thing

If games become digital only there wont be any competition for prices and they will stay high. No more buy-two-get-one sales and the like

Must be why steam store is so expensive huh

Honestly wondering if he even knows any better. a 2-for-1 sale is shit compared to steam sales.
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Remember when PC gamers cried when everything went digital and way more convenient?

Me neither.
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The PS3 actually recovered from its shitty start.

Xboned just keeps burying itself further
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Remeber how MS was gonna lock out trade ins ect when they first announced the ONE? Well yeah they are gonna make it happen for sure next gen with digital only :) MS always wins
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i'm not bothered at the slightest. unless you're planning on selling your game in the future.
or just want to have the physical version.
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Ugh whiny gamers kill so much potential innovation by overdramatic whining its ridiculous lol

CruelBuffalo posted...

Ugh whiny gamers kill so much potential innovation by overdramatic whining its ridiculous lol

Selling people stuff that isn't their's to keep isn't innovative. People have been doing it for thousands of years.
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If I can get a good deal on a physical copy, that's what I get, but I have no problem with digital. I don't think I've ever seen a Microsoft Store in real life, though... >_> Hopefully they can get GameStop or something pretty common on board so more people can go this route.
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Seems like only micro$oft fanboys are ok with this.

You buy a game you don't like then you're stuck with it...
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stuff like this is why microsoft is getting dominated by sony in the console game currently
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