The gaming community was recently surprised by news that seems to have come from an alternative universe: games originally released for the PS5 will now be able to run on the Xbox. This news does not represent a direct agreement between Microsoft and Sony, but rather an advance in the use of alternative technologies.
The milestone of this possibility is Xbox's support for PS5 emulator. Emulators are programs that simulate the operation of another console within a different system, allowing games designed for specific hardware to run on a different device. In the case of the Xbox, its open architecture makes it easy to install third-party apps, and this includes emulation tools.
While the idea of running PS5 games on an Xbox is intriguing, there are several layers to consider. Emulation itself isn’t illegal, but using game files, known as ROMs or ISOs, can be a copyright infringement, especially if they’re not legitimate copies purchased by the user. Additionally, games don’t always perform the same way in an emulated environment as they do on the original console, which can impact the player’s experience.
The reaction of industry giants Microsoft and Sony has not yet been made official, but it is likely that moves in this direction will generate legal and ethical discussions in the gaming world. In the meantime, the curiosity and creativity of the gaming community continue to show that technology can always expand possibilities – including those that, at first glance, seemed impossible.