1. You should hold the disc by its sides (they are super soft); so you won't scratch the disc. (scratches only matter for the bottom side) Note: Loading discs with your finger in the hole is not ...

Scratches on discs can feel like the end of a video game or movie. With the wear and tear of time, physical means of owning media feel as if they are going to disappear with time as technology ...

Assuming the scratches aren't too deep and on the wrong side of the disc, these methods can make your old Xbox games, music CDs, and movie DVDs usable again.

Unfortunately, discs are prone to scratches, chips, and general dirt buildup, often rendering them useless. However, there are way to fix a scratched disc and get it working again.

Suit: Microsoft knew of 360 disc-scratch issues Recently unsealed court documents reveal internal review of console's disc drive prior to launch identified possible fixes for game-gouging systems.