Change XBOX only DVD in a "play anywhere" version.

No. You would need to purchase the game digitally if you want to use the Play Anywhere benefits.

Thanks for the swift reply!

No, the play anywhere titles can be played on both PC and XBOX only if you own the
digital version of the game. The physical version is not compatible between the systems. If you want to use a DVD you will need to buy one for the XBOX and one for PC.

If you own a physical copy for one system, you still need to buy another copy (be it physical or digital) to play it on the other system.

The only game you can also play on PC would be play anywhere games that can already be played on either with the one purchase. There is no swapping an Xbox version for a PC version if it isn't play anywhere.

Hey CJ,

Thank you for posting here on the Xbox forums. Unfortunately, the
Play Anywhere feature is reserved for digital copies.

"Are Xbox Play Anywhere games digital only or also disc games?"

"Xbox Play Anywhere only applies to digital games. Xbox Play Anywhere games can be purchased in the Xbox Store, the Windows Store, or via a digital code at participating retailers."

Also, there is no program for getting digital versions of games cheaper for owning the disc version. The only thing I can think of would be trying to sell the disc version to buy the digital version.

Hope this helps!