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New information has emerged regarding the next generation of Microsoft consoles. According to leaks, a project named Xbox Project Helix may completely abandon a disc drive and focus solely on digital games. However, the company is reportedly working on a solution that will allow players to maintain access to their physical library.
The next generation Xbox may be entirely digital
According to a report from Windows Central, the new Xbox is expected to function more like a gaming PC and bring the console world closer to that of computers. One of the biggest changes could be the complete removal of the Blu-ray drive. Such a move would not be a big surprise, as the sales of physical games are continuously declining, and more and more players are turning to digital stores and subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft is reportedly recognising that the future of consoles lies in digital distribution.
The mysterious Positron project could save disc collections
The most interesting part of the leak, however, is the mention of a project called "Positron". According to unofficial information, Microsoft is working on a system that would allow games on discs to be converted into digital licenses assigned to the user's account. Details remain very unclear, but the aim of the programme would be to enable players to continue using their physical games even on a console without a drive. However, this would likely require additional security measures to prevent copying a single license among multiple users.
The report also suggests that Project Helix is intended to be hardware that is more open and closer to computers than previous Xboxes. The leaks also mention the possibility of using an external Blu-ray USB drive for those still using discs. The release of the new generation of Xbox is reportedly planned for around the end of 2027, although Microsoft has not yet officially revealed details regarding the successor to the Xbox Series X.
New leaks suggest that the next Xbox may completely abandon physical drives. Microsoft is reportedly working on a system called Positron that would allow access to games previously purchased on discs.
source: wccftech
