Microsoft admits disc-based Xbox games should not have been blocked during outage

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A recent Xbox service outage unexpectedly prevented some players from accessing physical disc-based games, prompting a response from Microsoft. Xbox technology chief Scott Van Vliet confirmed to The Verge that disc-based entitlement checks should not have stopped players from accessing their games during the disruption. Van Vliet added that physical discs should also remain playable when consoles are offline. Microsoft said it is actively investigating reports of players being unable to use their discs as expected during the outage. The incident raised broader concerns among users about digital ownership and licensing under Xbox's current system.

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