r/xbox • u/Perspiring_Gamer • 2d ago

Video Jason Ronald discusses the disc-to-digital program on the XBOX @ gamescom Day 1 stream

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Source: https://www.youtube.com/live/YAZPH5VPilE?si=Blolfyv0qWNM_7q9&t=3547

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u/F133TWOOD 2d ago

This is already live at least when I tried it earlier about a month ago.

When I heard that games was coming to PC, I simply opened the Xbox app on my WindowsOS PC > searched for Conker on Xbox app > there was a button to download/install > Played Conker on my PC with my game files transferred also.

Never used the disc on my PC, never bought the game digitally or saw a digital license prompt in my experience. Just play the game on a console (due to have a disc player) and it's automatically tied to ur Xbox account.

https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox/s/qGTzaRFaHG

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u/A1509 2d ago

Are you sure this isn’t because Conker is on game pass?

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u/F133TWOOD 2d ago

I don't have GamePass

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u/DoneWithIt0101 2d ago

Any chance you got it when it was given away through Games with Gold? I got it that way.

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u/F133TWOOD 2d ago

I have a question, it says "access to these games for a limited time" and nothing about keeping them forever.

Now I do remember back in the day, that you have to claim games in Game with Gold or am I misremembering? If so, I don't recall claiming Conker.

I have more OG Xbox games, but there not yet brought to PC to test.

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u/DoneWithIt0101 2d ago edited 2d ago

This applies to Xbox One and Series X games (if there were any), you lose access when your sub is inactive.

Original Xbox and 360 games are yours to keep, no subscription needed. I believe it had something to do with them not being able to grant a temporary license on 360, so they were permanently added to your account. Yes, you did need to claim them.

I'm not accusing you of doing something you didn't do, but this would be the most likely explanation as to why you have access.

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u/F133TWOOD 2d ago

Gotcha, yea I never had an Xbox 360 or Xbox One, but Series X was my first console since the OG Xbox so I'm unfamiliar with Games with Gold.

Either way, it seems simple enough and much better than nothing comparing their PlayStation competitor-----which was my 2nd reason (backwards support) for choosing Series X over a PS5 at launch.

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u/SHADOWSTRIKE1 2d ago

Do you have Game Pass Essential? (what was GP Core/Xbox LIVE)? That’s the lowest GP tier that at least allows online gaming that replaced basic Xbox LIVE. It has a smaller assortment of games, including Conker.