Microsoft hid a video praising Xbox discs - insider

Insider Billbil-kun claims that in early 2025, Microsoft prepared and at the last minute canceled the publication of an Xbox promotional video where it praised the advantages of physical discs.

Amidst Sony's decision to abandon physical games, new details have emerged about Microsoft's strategy. According to insider Billbil-kun, in early 2025, the company prepared an Xbox promotional video dedicated to the advantages of physical game copies.

It is reported that the video was fully ready for publication, but at the last minute, Microsoft decided to abandon its release.

According to Billbil-kun, the video offered players the choice between physical and digital versions of games. Among the advantages of discs, Microsoft cited the right to own one's copy, the ability to lend games to friends, and to buy collector's editions.

Digital versions were advertised for their convenience: pre-loading games and quickly switching between applications without having to get off the couch.

As the insider claims, the end of the video left the choice to the users. In his opinion, this shows that until recently, Xbox sought to support both formats and not impose an exclusively digital distribution model on players.