xemu

xemu is an open-source emulator that recreates the hardware of Microsoft's original Xbox console on modern computers. It allows users to run compatible Xbox games and applications from their own legally obtained media, reproducing the system's x86 processor, NV2A graphics, and audio hardware in software.

The emulator is free and released under the GNU GPL-2.0 license, with its complete source code available publicly on GitHub. It is maintained by the xemu project and its contributors, who publish stable, non-debug release builds for each supported desktop platform through GitHub Releases.

xemu offers a straightforward setup that requires no installer on Windows, along with cross-platform builds for macOS and Linux, including ARM64 variants. It supports gamepad input, configurable video output, and the hardware components needed to boot and run a range of original Xbox titles.

The project does not distribute any games, BIOS, or copyrighted system files, so users must supply the required firmware and game images themselves. xemu runs on 64-bit Windows, macOS, and Linux, operates entirely locally, and does not require an account or collect personal data.