The gamer community has been recently surprised with news that looks like an alternative universe: Games originally released for the PS5 can be executed on Xbox. This novelty does not mean a direct agreement between Microsoft and Sony, but an advance in the use of alternative technologies.
The milestone of this possibility is the support of Xbox to the 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 distinct device. In the case of Xbox, its open architecture facilitates the installation of third party apps, and this includes emulation tools.
Although the idea of running PS5 games on an Xbox is intriguing, there are several layers to be considered. Emulation itself is not illegal, but the use of games of games, known as ROMs or isos, can infringe copyright, especially if they are not legitimate copies acquired by the user. In addition, game performance in an emulated environment is not always the same as on the original console, which can impact the player's experience.
The reaction of the industry giants, Microsoft and Sony, has not yet been made, but it is likely that movements in this sense generate legal and ethical discussions in the world of games. Meanwhile, the curiosity and creativity of the gamer community continue to show that technology can always expand the possibilities - including those that at first glance they seemed impossible.