Does Xbox Series X play Blu-ray movies? You will be pleased to know that the short short answer is yes. More specifically, Xbox Series X can play DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, but you may encounter some limitations and issues with some of these formats that you should be aware of. Remember, if you have yourself an Xbox Series S, any type of disc cannot be used as it is a digital only console and does not support external disc drives, so streaming services will be your main option. If you’ve set up your Xbox Series X console after purchasing one of the Xbox Series X bundles, here’s everything you need to know about playing Blu-ray movies on it.
How to play Blu-ray movies on Xbox Series X
If you want to watch movies on your Xbox Series X using Blu-Ray discs, we recommend going to the Microsoft Store on your console and downloading the Blu-ray player if you haven’t already. It’s only 28.4MB, so it won’t take up much space on a 1TB SSD, but it’s necessary if you want to play Blu-ray movies on Xbox Series X. If you’re looking for more information on which discs work on Xbox Series X, be sure to check out our separate guide for more details, due to the console’s backward compatibility.
Regarding compatibility, there are some Xbox Series X region locks to be aware of. Much like the Xbox One, most Blu-ray movies are locked to the region your console came from to prevent you from playing media from other regions. However, if you have any Ultra HD Blu-ray discs in your collection, you will be able to play them on your Xbox Series X without fear, as they are all region free.
However, if you’re planning to buy any Blu-ray movies to play on Xbox Series X, it’s a good idea to be aware of the following region lock restrictions before making a purchase:
- Zone A: North America, South America, US Territories, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and other parts of Southeast Asia
- Zone B: Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
- Zone C: Asia (excluding Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other parts of Southeast Asia)
- Region Free: This is not an official setting, but discs with the region FREE symbol should be played on any machine.
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