Xbox Emulators
Play Original Xbox and Xbox 360 games on your PC with enhanced graphics and modern features. Experience Xbox classics with improved performance.
Xbox-360
Two Generations
600+
Compatible Games
4K
HD Rendering
Xbox 360 Emulators
Play Xbox 360 exclusives and classics on PC
Xenia
The most advanced Xbox 360 emulator with growing compatibility and performance improvements. Play Xbox 360 exclusives with enhanced graphics.
System Requirements:
• CPU: Modern 4+ core (AVX support required)
• GPU: Vulkan 1.1+ compatible (AMD/NVIDIA)
• RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
• OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Popular Games:
Halo 3/4/Reach, Gears of War series, Forza Motorsport series, Fable II/III, Red Dead Redemption, GTA IV, Alan Wake
Xenia Canary
Experimental build of Xenia with cutting-edge features, latest improvements, and better compatibility for newer games. Updated frequently.
Canary vs Master:
Canary builds include experimental features and fixes not yet in the stable master build. May be less stable but offers better compatibility with many games. Recommended for most users.
Original Xbox Emulators
First generation Xbox console emulation
Xemu
Original Xbox emulator focused on accuracy and preservation. Play classic Xbox games with enhanced resolution and modern features.
System Requirements:
• CPU: Modern quad-core @ 2.5 GHz+
• GPU: OpenGL 3.3 or DirectX 11 compatible
• RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
• OS: Windows 10/11, Linux, macOS
Popular Games:
Halo 1/2, Ninja Gaiden Black, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Fable, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Jet Set Radio Future, Panzer Dragoon Orta
Setup Note:
Requires Xbox BIOS and HDD image files. Must be dumped from your own Xbox console for legal use.
CXBX-Reloaded
Another Original Xbox emulator with different compatibility profile. Some games work better here than in Xemu.
When to Use:
Try CXBX-Reloaded if a game doesn't work well in Xemu. Different emulation approaches mean some games perform better in one emulator vs the other.
Xbox Emulation Setup Guide
Everything you need to get started
Game Formats
Xbox 360: ISO, XEX, GOD formats. Extract from original discs you own.
Original Xbox: ISO files. Must be dumped from discs you legally own.
BIOS Requirements
Xbox 360 (Xenia): No BIOS required!
Original Xbox (Xemu): Requires BIOS files (mcpx_1.0.bin, Complex_4627.bin) and HDD image. Must dump from your own console.
Xenia Configuration
Use Vulkan renderer for best performance. Enable GPU texture scaling for enhanced graphics. Check compatibility list before running games. Some titles may need specific settings.
Controller Setup
Xbox controllers (Xbox One, Series X/S) work natively. For other controllers, configure in emulator settings. Original Xbox games support 4 players, Xbox 360 supports up to 4 wireless.
Performance Tips
Xenia: Use Canary build for better performance. Enable resolution scaling cautiously. Close background apps for demanding games.
Xemu: Generally runs well on modest hardware.
Compatibility
Xenia: Check xenia.jp compatibility list. Around 600+ playable games. Many AAA titles work well.
Xemu: Most Original Xbox library works. Some games have minor issues.
Compatibility Highlights
Well-supported Xbox games on PC
Halo Series
Halo 1, 2 (Original Xbox via Xemu), Halo 3, Halo 4, Halo Reach (Xbox 360 via Xenia). Full campaigns and multiplayer maps playable.
Gears of War
All Gears titles (1, 2, 3, Judgment) run well in Xenia with minor graphical issues. Full campaigns playable.
Red Dead Redemption
Runs great in Xenia with good performance. One of the most requested titles, now playable on PC via emulation.
Fable Series
Original Fable (Xemu), Fable II and Fable III (Xenia) all playable. RPG mechanics and stories fully functional.
Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport 2, 3, 4 playable in Xenia. Some graphical glitches but racing gameplay works well.
Ninja Gaiden
Ninja Gaiden Black (Original Xbox) runs perfectly in Xemu. One of the best action games fully playable.
Legal Xbox Emulation Guidelines
BIOS & System Files
Original Xbox emulation requires BIOS files dumped from your own console. Downloading BIOS files is illegal. Xbox 360 emulation (Xenia) does not require BIOS.
Game Ownership
Only create game dumps from physical discs you legally own. Downloading Xbox game ISO files is piracy and is illegal.
System Requirements
Xbox 360 emulation requires powerful modern hardware with AVX support. Check compatibility lists before attempting games. Original Xbox emulation is less demanding.
Community Resources
Visit Xenia and Xemu wikis for game-specific settings and compatibility. Join Discord communities for troubleshooting help and latest updates.