Blu-ray BD-R and BD-RE discs now work on both Xbox One and Xbox One S

Both Xbox One and Xbox One S users can now run recorded Blu-ray media discs on their systems, thanks to a new update.

Microsoft’s Mike Ybarra, who is director of program management for Xbox confirmed the news this week (thanks, Neowin).

For those asking… yes, Xbox One S will support BD-R and BD-RE. App update should happen today. #Xbox

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— ♏️ike Ybarra (@XboxQwik) November 2, 2016

Yes, BD-R/RE works on both Xbox One and Xbox One S. #Xbox

— ♏️ike Ybarra (@XboxQwik) November 4, 2016

This means that thanks to the update, current-gen Xbox users can now play their recordable (BR-D) and recordable erasable Blu-ray discs (BD-RE).

The update should be live in your regions now, so fire up your Xbox One S or standard Xbox One.