Xbox physical games are likely coming to an end in the very near future, no doubt about it, but to take this as a sign that gaming physical media as a whole is dead couldn't be further from the truth.

However, the PS5 versions of these games do have discs, creating an interesting discrepancy. Xbox fans are understandably upset that these games are only being sold in a true physical format on PS5.

Don't forget that two major games are being delisted in August as well, with those being BioWare's Anthem on the 15th and Project CARS 3 on the 24th. We've covered those departures elsewhere on Pure ...

If you own a physical copy of these games, you still can’t stream them on other devices. That’s not surprising, but it’s sure to disappoint Xbox users that still like to buy physical games.

Microsoft is reducing its global workforce by nearly 4%. Gaming is among the departments affected, and as a result, Xbox has abandoned games like Everwild and Perfect Dark.

(Physical copies won't cut it.) The feature is only available in the 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming is supported. You'll also need a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which costs $20 per month.