Xbox Hiring For Role Involving Physical Games, But What About The Future Of Discs?
By “…manage the initiation of tangible Xbox games…”
- by Fraser Gilbert
- 4 hours ago
During the weekend, we’ve noticed numerous individuals discussing a new job position that has recently been posted by Microsoft, specifically seeking an “Xbox Games Supply Strategist“.
The reason it has garnered significant attention is that this position entails tangible games – the job listing indicates that the Strategist will “manage the initiation of tangible Xbox games across all platforms”.
“The Xbox Games Supply Strategist will manage the initiation of tangible Xbox games across all platforms, guide development & supervise implementation of global supply positioning strategies throughout all phases of the product lifecycle, ensure that inventory is organized to meet working capital/cost/service objectives, and supervise the sales & channel execution of those games. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Finance & various teams within Supply Chain to establish & oversee the supply and sales plan of record. Every day will present a new challenge, and you’ll consistently seek ways to boost business profitability by planning and executing a dependable, reliable & cost-effective supply chain.”
It’s encouraging for enthusiasts of tangible games to know that Xbox is still energetically recruiting for positions that focus on them, especially considering that PlayStation has declared the cessation of disc-based releases by 2028.
Nevertheless, there is actually no reference to discs in this job announcement, and Windows Central‘s Jez Corden infers that discs may not be included in the Project Helix generation, and that some form of alternative might be proposed:
“Indeed, with disc drives for laptops, Blu-ray players, and even CD players being phased out, it does not entirely seem probable to me that Xbox Helix will possess a conventional disc drive. However, it increasingly appears that Microsoft may be exploring alternatives.”
Of course, there is only so much we can infer from a single job advertisement that merely mentions “tangible games” and fails to elaborate on their strategy for the future,
