Xbox might be on the verge of experimenting with an unexpectedly clever method for digitizing game discs.

      A postponed Insider update has sparked speculation that Microsoft may soon unveil Positron, a system that is said to convert physical games into transferable digital licenses.

      Microsoft could potentially roll out Positron to Xbox Insiders as early as next week. Although the company has not officially announced this feature or confirmed a timeline for its rollout, the delayed Insider build has provided a basis for the rumors.

      Brad Rossetti, the head of Xbox Insider, hinted that the delayed update would be worth the anticipation. Windows Central's executive editor, Jez Corden, then indicated that Positron might be part of this update. Corden had previously reported the project under the codename after discovering references to it in Xbox software.

      While this is a plausible hint, it remains speculative. Reports suggest that Microsoft has tested the feature internally, but its inclusion in the delayed update is not confirmed.

      How Xbox could transform a disc into a digital game

      Players would need to insert a compatible Xbox One or Series X disc while logged into a Microsoft account. By installing and launching the game, a digital license tied to that specific copy would be created.

      The game would then function similarly to one purchased from the Xbox store. If the player has the appropriate Game Pass subscription, supported titles could also be accessed through Xbox Cloud Gaming. Play Anywhere games would work on compatible PCs and handheld devices as well.

      Games that come on multiple discs and those sold with consoles are expected to qualify. This feature could benefit collectors whose games have been stuck alongside a solitary console for years.

      What occurs when someone sells the disc

      The clever aspect of this system is that registering a game reportedly would not mean keeping it permanently. The digital license would travel with the disc when it is inserted by someone using a different Microsoft account.

      This would allow owners to sell or lend physical games without accidentally creating lasting digital copies. The previous account would lose access, while the new owner would obtain it. Meanwhile, the disc would function as usual.

      Microsoft would essentially convert the physical copy into a transferable key. This would allow users the flexibility to share their games while also gaining some benefits typically associated with digital purchases.

      Which Xbox discs might not be included

      Positron would not apply to all titles. It appears that original Xbox and Xbox 360 discs will not qualify, even if their games are compatible with backward compatibility.

      Certain Xbox One titles might also be excluded because older copies may lack the identifiers that Microsoft needs for tracking. This limitation prevents Positron from being a comprehensive preservation solution.

      Nonetheless, it could still facilitate the transition of newer physical collections to future Xbox hardware without requiring owners to repurchase their games. The delayed Insider update may reveal whether Microsoft is ready to test this concept beyond its internal environment.

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      Activision is addressing the issues with hacked Black Ops multiplayer on PlayStation as they rush to implement fixes.

      It's been just a few days since Activision re-released Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and hackers are already disrupting the experience for returning players. Modded lobbies have surfaced in the original Black Ops, allowing some players to accumulate large amounts of XP, while others are experiencing negative XP that can lower their prestige below level 1 and restrict them from accessing multiplayer. Activision has initiated the first phase of a fix and indicated that further protections are forthcoming.

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      AMD is quietly developing a frame generation mode that could surpass Nvidia in performance.

      AMD has hinted at Multi-Frame Generation for its Radeon graphics cards for some time, and it seems the company is further along than previously indicated. Initial support was discreetly included in the ADLX FidelityFX SDK earlier this year with the FSR Redstone update, allowing users to choose a frame generation ratio that optimizes both performance and image quality. Since that update, AMD has rolled out several major driver updates, including FSR 4.1.1. According to Wccftech, a user from the Chiphell forums utilized a tool called RadeonTuner to explore the Adrenalin 26.6.2 WHQL drivers and discovered options that AMD has not publicly disclosed. RadeonTuner offers a streamlined and user-friendly approach to the Adrenalin software, uncovering features that reside within the driver but do not appear in the official application.

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