# An Xbox Series X can now run PlayStation 5 games, but there's a catch

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2286776/xbox-series-x-users-can-play-playstation-5-games-ps5x-emulator-issues/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/an-xbox-series-x-can-now-run-playstation-5-games-but-there-s-a-catch-7300c7/

The idea of PS5 games running on an Xbox Series X -- made possible by how both consoles were built around closely matched hardware -- is certainly exciting.

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