As you can see, these three disc drive replacements are all very similar. It’s largely a balance of price versus reliability. The accessories are also different, but that’s a secondary concern. Use with digital games only; console does not play physical discs. 120 FPS: Requires supported content and display; use on Xbox Series S as content becomes available. Xbox Game Pass: Game catalogue varies over time (xbox.com/gamepass). Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and supported game; may require supported Bluetooth controller (all sold separately). Select regions and devices. Streaming limitations apply, server availability and wait times may vary. Requires internet, ISP fees apply. xbox.com/cloudgaming The Generic Blu-Ray Disk Drive Replacement costs less, and comes with nicer drivers. Then again, it’s refurbished. It’s tougher to set any firm expectations as far as long-term reliability goes.

One of the most notorious failure points on the Xbox One is the optical drive. While the system itself is robust and rarely fails, the optical drive tends to stop working after a few years. This means you can’t watch video discs or play any games that come on optical disc. If you prefer to play disc-based games, a broken optical drive can put you out of commission altogether. No matter what, you want to get it replaced as soon as possible. Once you have the Data & Power cables narrowed out you can move on to the internal components of the disc drive. Inspect the internal components of the internal disc drive for: The Generic Blu-Ray Disc Drive Replacement is a refurbished OEM drive that still meets manufacturer specs. It looks and feels identical to an OEM drive, as one might expect. It has the same housing and the same rear flange. Wipe the surface of the disc from inside to outside all the way around until you have wiped the entire disc surface. If you have followed the steps above and are still having trouble, your Xbox ONE's disc drive is in need of further inspection or possibly repair. You will need to disassembly your Xbox ONE drive and inspect it for the following:

Try using a different Xbox ONE (if possible) to load/play the disc. If you have access to another console such as a friends or relatives, try the disc in it and see if you get the same results. If the disc works fine on the second console, your console may need repair. Try a variety of discs in each console to help you determine if you have a disc problem, or a console problem. If you determine you have a console problem, see the Xbox ONE Disc Drive Solutions below. The PCB is the big green circuit board inside of the housing. It’s connected to the other components via three ribbon cables. As when you were removing the optical drive itself, be careful. The connectors are easy to damage, which can make it impossible to properly reconnect your cables.

If your Xbox ONE loads and plays some discs, but DOES NOT load others or gives an error, here are a few things to try: If you insert a disc into your Xbox ONE and now it is not ejecting it, you can easily retrieve the disc by manually ejecting it. See our Xbox ONE Manual Eject Guide for steps on how to manually eject your disc. Make sure the discs that are not working do not have any heavy scratches, and are clean of other "debris" such as finger prints, dust, and dirt. If the disc is heavily scratched, you may need to replace it or have it repaired. If you find debris on the disc(s), you can clean them using the following steps: As mentioned, the graphical performance is identical, with both the Xbox One S and Xbox One S All-Digital offering 1080p output and HDR support, delivering a sharp, well-lit and vibrant gameplay experience. That means that you’ll be able to access the full catalogue of Xbox games on the newer console, although exclusively in digital form.If you are using "Instant-On" power mode, change the power settings to "Energy Saving" mode. After the settings have been changed, power cycle or restart your console. Here's how to access and change the Power Settings on your Xbox ONE console.

As with all patents, nothing is confirmed. The device presented in this patent might be years away from making it to market, or may never see the light of day. Games take up the same space on the SSD, no matter how you got them. But that conversion shouldn’t compromise the functionality of the physical copy in the process. Microsoft tried that once, and trying it again would only prove to ruin the goodwill its accumulated over the past several years. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Games with Gold and EA Access that provide a wide range of games for a relatively trivial amount each month, negating the costly need to buy each game individually. You’ll also get a copy of Sea of Thieves, Minecraft and Forza Horizon 3 with every All-Digital console to get your library started.

Generic Xbox One Blu-Ray Disk Drive Replacement

If your Xbox ONE accepts the disc into the drive (you are able to insert into the console), but the console still gives you the "Insert Disc" message on the home screen, your console may have an internal hardware problem. See Scenario 2 above for more troubleshooting steps.