xemu
Low-level original Xbox emulator based on QEMU
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- xemu ProjectDeveloper
- 16 Oct 2026Page Updated
Details
- Developers
- xemu Project
- Source Code
- GitHub
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Supported Systems
Platform Support
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
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Overview
xemu is a free and open source emulator for the original Microsoft Xbox. It is based on QEMU and emulates the console’s hardware at a low level, which gives it good compatibility with Xbox kernels, games and homebrew.
It supports up to four controllers, save states, network play with other copies of xemu and with real consoles, and render scaling, so games that ran at 480p on the Xbox can be played at higher resolutions. Like a real console, xemu needs system files dumped from an Xbox before it can start games.
Builds are available for Windows (x86-64 and ARM64), macOS and Linux (AppImage). xemu is under active development, and the project keeps a compatibility list on its website that is updated by the community.
Key Features
Low-Level
Emulates the hardware at a low level for good compatibility.
Render Scaling
Plays 480p games at higher resolutions.
Network Play
Network play with other xemu copies and real consoles.
Save States
Save states and support for up to four controllers.
