Microsoft is sending a subtle message that they're invested in keeping physical discs alive and well for Xbox's. This will be a big deal to anyone purchasing games off the shelf. Microsoft's recent job listing seems to indicate that the Xbox won't be dropping the disc drive platform anytime soon. This is a clear message to all the speculation that the gaming giant may be phasing out the platform altogether.
Job posting highlights ongoing physical media strategy
Per Insider Gaming, Microsoft has posted a job listing. The position itself is around providing physical media for players. So it's not about specific technical specs or any new models of hardware. But it's a strategic message from Microsoft that they're still invested in tangible game distribution.
Specifically, the role is about how the company is still committed to physical media pipeline. Now, we don't exactly have the full text of the job listing. But the summary of the job clearly states that they're still in the disc game. So this is the opposite of what many thought with Xbox becoming fully digital.
By the way, we did see similar messages of stability in our last rundown of Xbox's update. Balance and operational adjustments were the main theme there. But now we can see that physical distribution is an important aspect of that operational balance. So if you have a disc drive, you can rest assured that your library, purchases, etc. will still be supported.
Source: Insider Gaming
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