Microsoft Job Post Hints Xbox Won't Ditch Game Discs Like Sony In 2028

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Fair or not, Sony has received quite a bit of criticism for announcing plans to phase out PlayStation game discs starting in 2028. Assuming Sony sticks to its controversial guns—and that is not a foregone conclusion—the move suggests that the eventual PlayStation 6 will be a digital-only console. Will Microsoft do the same with its next-gen Xbox? A recent job listing appears to shed some light on the matter.

Over on LinkedIn, Microsoft posted a job listing for an Xbox Game Supply Strategist. That in and of itself is not surprising, save for the timing (it comes amid a 100-day reset plan that has seen some brutal layoffs at Microsoft and its Xbox division), but it's the job description that is potentially revealing.

"The Xbox Games Supply Strategist will coordinate the launch of physical Xbox games across all platforms, lead development, and oversee execution of global supply positioning strategies...

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