The feature could be big deal for backward compatibility when Project helix arrives.
What if owning physical games entitled you to their digital version?
It's next-gen Project Helix console.
The idea is to let Xbox players continue accessing their physical games by granting them licenses for the digital version. It could be a game changer for the upcoming shift away from discs.
Xbox recently been testing this technology and see the way it works. All Gamers have to do is insert the Game disc into their console, play it for a bit, and the Xbox uses certain data on the disc to unlock a digital version of the game. The feature only works for Xbox Series X|S. But not All Xbox One discs Will work.
While OG Xbox and Xbox 360 Games won't be part of the program.