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Project Helix, the next XBOX console, is not expected to feature a disc drive
(news.instant-gaming.com)
this post was submitted on 02 Jul 2026
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And yet, I still won't buy a console without a drive. MS and Sony can fuck off if they think I'll buy a console from them without a disc drive. I'd much sooner buy from Gabe, who is a DRM whore, but at least has open hardware
I mean… Steam drm is like hiding a car behind a wet paper towel.
The thing that’s annoying is that it’s still licensing the game and not selling it to you.
And also has no discs.
https://www.polygon.com/23882080/steam-deck-dvd-player-external-vlc/
I don't use steam, but I did a quick search and I don't see many articles of them removing a game you've paid for from your library without giving you a refund. Even then you can add games not paid for on steam, into steam so I'm not sure your point. You can add a disk game into steam.
Yup, the lesser of three evils though. I probably won't buy any of the next gen at this stage though. Can't see any game on the horizon being worth an upgrade
Mass Effect 5 though...