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Xbox is Making Changes to Ensure Disc-Based Games Still Work During Service Outages

· Paul Thurrott · July 29, 2026, 3:51 p.m.
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Microsoft is updating its Xbox backend services to ensure that gamers can play their disc-based games during service outages, addressing recent issues that prevented access during such events.
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