Microsoft developing an Xbox emulator for Windows devices

Microsoft is reportedly taking a major step toward unifying its gaming ecosystem. According to reliable sources, the company is working on a Windows version of a new Xbox emulator targeting PCs and handheld consoles like the ROG Ally. This move could bring older Xbox games to PC.

What will the new Xbox emulator offer for Windows?

According to reports by journalist Jez Corden, this project includes technology that will allow some of Microsoft’s Xbox games to run directly on Windows devices. This development could port certain games to the PC platform, similar to the Xbox 360 backward compatibility program. It’s also rumored that the project could launch in late 2025 or early 2026.

One of the main goals of this emulator technology is to improve the user experience of Windows-based handheld consoles like the ROG Ally. Corden notes that these devices currently require manual settings like a PC. However, the new emulator aims to make these devices feel “more like an Xbox.”

While the reports are exciting, Corden emphasizes that this is still a rumor. Before Microsoft can bring these games to Windows, it will first need to secure licensing approval from publishers and developers. Therefore, not all Xbox games are expected to be supported at launch.

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