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Xbox teases upcoming announcement; disc-to-digital rumors persist

Xbox told Insiders it paused flighting this week and promised a major announcement next week. Leaks and reports suggest the reveal could be a disc-to-digital feature (codename "positron") possibly related to Project Helix. Xbox has not confirmed details or whether its next console will be all-digital. The news follows a wider industry shift toward digital sales, including Sony's plan to stop manufacturing PlayStation discs in 2028.

• Xbox paused Insider flights and promised a big update
• Reports point to a disc-to-digital service codenamed "positron"
• No confirmation on Project Helix being all-digital
• Industry shift to digital; Sony to stop PS discs in 2028