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Microsoft Addresses Xbox Outage Impact on Disc-Based Games

29 Temmuz 2026The Verge

Microsoft has confirmed that the recent Xbox outage, which affected many users, should not have impacted the ability to play offline disc-based games. Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet reassured players that while physical game discs do undergo licensing checks, this should not prevent access to games that are o…
The incident has raised concerns about ownership rights under Xbox's licensing system.
The outage comes at a time when many gamers are increasingly wary of digital rights management (DRM) practices, which can restrict access to purchased content. Microsoft's clarification is an attempt to maintain trust with their user base amidst growing scrutiny over digital ownership.
This situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding digital ownership in the gaming industry. While physical discs are traditionally seen as a form of ownership, the reliance on online systems for verification raises questions about the true nature of ownership in the digital age.

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