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PS5 Hackers Bring Xbox Cloud & Windows Games to Console
12 Oct
Summary
- Modders successfully run Xbox Cloud Gaming on PS5.
- Windows games can now be played directly on PlayStation 5.
- A new OS is being developed for running Windows games on PS5.
Modders have reportedly achieved a significant feat by enabling Xbox Cloud Gaming and Windows games to run on jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles. Developer RafaelNGP released PSBox Cloud Gaming, while Mihawk showcased Windows games operating directly on Sony hardware.
Mihawk's PS5 Proton project utilizes the Proton compatibility layer, similar to Valve's for Steam Deck, to run both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows games. This advance in emulation has gained traction following Sony's decision to cease physical disc production and halt porting AAA single-player titles to PC.
This trend in PS5 emulation is accelerating, with community backlash against Sony's strategic shifts. One modder has even threatened Take-Two Interactive with the early release of GTA VI under specific conditions related to a cryptocurrency and the game's physical release.
