How do I install it?
Developer Mode prerequisites, the developer's package, Device Portal and game-folder setup.
Follow the documented steps →EXPERIMENTAL XBOX PROJECTPS5 games running
PS5 games running
on Xbox hardware.
The developer publishes an experimental KytyPS5 package for Xbox Series X|S Developer Mode. The reviewed Astro's Playroom footage is a Series X controller demo. Full-game reliability remains unestablished here.
EVIDENCE, WITH LIMITS
View all records →What the game evidence shows.
| Game / claim | Xbox evidence | What the source establishes | Source & build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astro's PlayroomXbox Series X | Developer demo | Controller-demo video by Xbox port developer Devran Cosmo Uenal. This is a demonstration, not a completed-game test. | Developer video ↗Not specified in video Reviewed 2026-10-19 |
| Astro BotDesktop evidence only | Xbox unverified | Named in the upstream desktop README. That section is not an Xbox compatibility report; do not transfer its result to the console. | Project README ↗No Xbox test build recorded Reviewed 2026-10-19 |
| Demon's SoulsDesktop evidence only | Xbox unverified | Appears among upstream screenshots. No title-specific Xbox test record was established by our reviewed sources. | Project README ↗No Xbox test build recorded Reviewed 2026-10-19 |
START WITH YOUR QUESTION
Setup, games and technical limits.
Find the release, understand the limits, then decide whether to try it.
Does my game run?
See what the available evidence establishes and where Xbox-specific results are missing.
Search the evidence list →What is actually running?
How this UWP port differs from a PC release, cloud streaming or an official Xbox game.
Understand the translation layer →BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD
Before trying the Xbox port.
Use the actual project.
The reviewed source is Cosmo/KytyPS5. Follow its release page and verify the repository owner and package name.
Read the project README ↗Keep the platforms separate.
The ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows handheld. Playing a PC port there does not demonstrate a PS5 binary running on a Series console.
Compare the different routes →Expect an unfinished build.
Published packages remain experimental. Read current renderer limits, keep backups and use only game files obtained lawfully.
Review prerequisites →Common questions
Is this an official way to play PlayStation games on Xbox?
No. The project is an independent experimental port. Microsoft Developer Mode enables UWP development; it does not certify PS5 game compatibility. Check the primary sources.
Can I insert a PS5 disc into an Xbox and play?
The documented setup uses game files with a UWP application in Developer Mode. It is not a retail disc-compatibility feature. Read the setup requirements.
Are the reported PC frame rates also Xbox frame rates?
No. Hardware, rendering backend, memory limits and emulator build differ. This guide does not publish an Xbox frame-rate estimate from a desktop result. Read the performance boundaries.