Experimental PS5X emulator boots select PlayStation 5 titles on Xbox Series X

YouTuber Devran Cosmo Uenal demonstrated on 2026-09-21 that an experimental emulator can run PlayStation 5 software on an Xbox Series X, showing the project in a Developer Mode demonstration. The emulator, called PS5X, is an early-stage port of the KyTy PS5 emulator adapted to Microsoft’s console.

Running native PS5 games on Xbox Series X or Series S is generally not possible, but the PS5X project has managed to boot several PlayStation 5 titles with working sound and controller input and to run PlayStation 5 homebrew. The developer describes the work as still experimental and not consumer-ready, while noting the speed of progress in emulation technology.

PS5X is a custom emulator based on the open-source KyTy PS5 emulator and was adapted to the Series X by Devran Cosmo Uenal; the project was written in the IDE of the game's developer. Uenal has demonstrated the ability to launch PlayStation 5 homebrew software and backup game files on the console as part of the porting effort.

Compatibility remains limited but a small set of games have been shown running under PS5X. Current playable titles demonstrated include GEX Trilogy, Hellboy: Web of Wyrd, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and Quake II, according to the project’s notes.

The demonstration and accompanying commentary highlight clear limitations: not every PlayStation 5 game is available to play and broader compatibility is uncertain. A social media post accompanying the footage read: "Emulating the PS5 on an Xbox is reportedly possible now for some games… this is insane.Not yet clear if most major titles will run, probably not at full speed if they do. pic.twitter.com/x98amFgyc3"

Project information reiterates that PS5X remains a proof of concept in an early development phase and that the playable library is currently small. The article states the initiative establishes a foundation for future improvements, while cautioning that it is far from a consumer-ready solution.

The question of whether high-profile PlayStation exclusives such as God of War, Spider-Man, and The Last of Us will run on Xbox remains unanswered in the current demonstration, and the team has not confirmed broader compatibility or performance for major titles.

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