Next Xbox, Project Helix, Will Reportedly Not Have a Disc Drive
Reports indicate the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will be a discless model, eliminating support for physical media. This follows PlayStation's announcement of ending physical disc production in 2028 and Rockstar Games' confirmation of no disc version for Grand Theft Auto VI. The move raises significant concerns for game preservation and the physical game market, with figures like Frank Cifaldi of the Video Game History Foundation highlighting the challenges for archiving digital-only content.
- Entities
- Topic: Physical Media
- Person: Frank Cifaldi
- Platform: Xbox
- Company: Video Game History Foundation
- Company: Entertainment Software Association of Canada
- Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
- Topic: Game Preservation
- Company: Nintendo
- Company: Rockstar Games
- Company: PlayStation
- Topic: Digital-Only Games
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