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The article discusses the declining state of physical video game media, highlighted by Rockstar's decision to offer Grand Theft Auto VI as a digital code in a box rather than a disc, and the industry's shift towards digital sales.
Microsoft is testing a disc-to-digital feature for Xbox that allows users to convert physical game discs into digital entitlements, enabling streaming and PC access. The feature is being tested internally and may be key for future disc-less Xbox consoles.
Rockstar announced that physical copies of GTA VI will only contain a download code instead of a disc, raising concerns about the future of physical game ownership and the industry's shift to digital.