xemu: Original Xbox EmulatorDownloadCompatibilityDocumentationFAQsGitHubPatreon Original Xbox EmulatorA free and open-source application that emulates the original Microsoft Xbox game console, enabling people to play their original Xbox games on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. View Download Options Download for Windows (x86_64) Download for Windows (arm64) Download for macOS Download for Linux Version 0.8.98 (Sep 8, 2025) Disclaimer: This project is an independent open source emulation effort and is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of their original owners. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark holder of their product brand. Previous Next Open SourceThe source code for xemu is available on . You are invited to help improve the project! Learn more .Cross Platformxemu runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Binaries are available for all platforms, or you can build from source if desired. Learn more .Low Level Emulationxemu emulates the hardware of the original Xbox, providing superior compatibility with kernels, titles, and homebrew applications.Controller SupportBuilt on , xemu supports virtually all controllers. Connect up to 4 controllers at any time, just like a real Xbox. Learn more .Snapshots (Save States)No need to wait for game checkpoints. xemu supports saving the current machine state and loading it back up at any time. Learn more .Render ScalingBreathe new life into your original Xbox games by easily increasing the resolution that games render at, on the fly. Scale up from 480p to 1080p at the click of a button.NetworkingConnect to other instances of xemu and real Xboxes, locally or over the Internet. Supports tunneling services and Xbox Live recreation projects. Learn more .Communityxemu has a thriving online community of original Xbox fans. Set up multiplayer matches, get help running xemu, and more by joining our community on !CompatibilityNote: Title compatibility status is provided by volunteer reporters in the community, as the reporter experienced the title in the current version of xemu on their computer at time of reporting. As the project evolves, reports may need to be updated. You are invited to help improve the project by submitting an updated compatibility report. Join the Discord server to learn how to contribute!Disclaimer: This project is an independent open source emulation effort and is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation. All product and company names are the registered trademarks of their original owners. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark holder of their product brand.Copyright © 2020 - 2025 xemu Project, Low Level Emulation xemu emulates the hardware of the original Xbox, providing superior compatibility with kernels, titles, and homebrew applications., Once the AppImage is marked executable it can be 'double-clicked' on to start xemu. See AppImage documentation for more information about running AppImages and further system integration..