Starting this month, participating retailers in the U.S and UK will be selling digital download codes for select Xbox 360 and Xbox One games and add-ons. The news was released this morning on Major Nelson’s blog:
You asked for more digital purchasing options and we’re answering. Starting this month, we’re giving you more ways than ever to get the content you want most on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. I’m excited to share that soon you will be able to purchase digital download codes for select games and add-ons at participating retailers in the U.S. and UK. This is an additional option to the gift cards already available at retail. Of course, you will still be able to purchase game add-ons and digital games from anywhere via Xbox.com or on your console via the Xbox Games Store.
The first downloadable content to be released in stores will be select map and expansion packs for franchises like Halo and Forza, as well as full downloads of Max: Curse of the Brotherhood and State of Decay with more coming in the future.
Of course, downloads can still be purchased on Xbox.com or through your console via the Xbox Games Store.
What do you think? Is this worth the extra trip to the store?