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LunarNX
What it is
LunarNX is a free, open-source Nintendo Switch homebrew client for streaming games from Xbox and PlayStation systems. It supports Xbox Remote Play from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles, Xbox Cloud Gaming with recent-title browsing, search, and playback, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles. PlayStation functions include local discovery and pairing, console wake-up, and remote PS5 discovery and streaming through PlayStation Network. Sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ profiles, with hardware-accelerated H.264 video and PS5 HEVC. Low-latency audio, controller input, separate Xbox and PlayStation mappings, touchpad gestures, Switch motion forwarding, and supported rumble or DualSense haptics are included. The interface supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. It requires a homebrew-capable Switch, Homebrew Menu title override/full-memory mode, and stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi or wired networking.
For and against
For
- Supports Xbox One and Xbox Series Remote Play
- Works with paired PS4 and PS5 consoles
- Offers up to 1080p HQ profiles
- Includes motion, touchpad, rumble, and haptics support
- Free and open-source software
Against
- Requires a modified Nintendo Switch
- Xbox Cloud Gaming depends on entitlement and region
- Restrictive NAT or firewalls can block connections
- Project warns against sharing credential files
The verdict
LunarNX brings several Xbox and PlayStation streaming paths to a homebrew-capable Switch, with broad controller support and multiple video profiles. Network, account, and privacy requirements are important considerations before setup.
Who it suits
LunarNX suits Nintendo Switch owners who want Xbox or PlayStation streaming through homebrew software. It is aimed at users comfortable with console networking, account requirements, and early-stage software.
Plans and prices
Free and open-source
Requires a modified Nintendo Switch capable of running NRO applications · early-stage homebrew software
Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Cloud gaming limits
- Xbox Cloud Gaming availability depends on account entitlement and region.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility status
- The README describes LunarNX as early-stage homebrew software and says the listed Xbox and PlayStation streaming paths have been tested on real Switch hardware.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Controls
- The app supports separate Xbox and PlayStation button mappings, PlayStation touchpad gestures, Switch motion forwarding, and supported PlayStation rumble and DualSense haptics as Switch vibration.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Credential handling
- The project says PSN credentials and registration files are private and should not be included in issues or log uploads.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Original code outside the PlayStation module is under MIT; a combined binary containing the PlayStation path is distributed under AGPL-3.0 terms.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network limits
- Remote streaming depends on account permissions, console configuration, NAT behavior, service availability, and network quality; Xbox internet Remote Play requires a compatible direct network path.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- PlayStation features
- It supports paired PS4 and PS5 consoles, local discovery and pairing, console wake-up, and remote PS5 discovery and streaming through PlayStation Network.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- PlayStation limits
- Remote Play connectivity depends on console settings, PSN account, NAT, and network conditions; restrictive NAT or firewalls can prevent connections.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Price
- LunarNX is free and open-source software, and author support is optional and does not affect access to releases, features, or issue reporting.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project warns that its app directory may contain Microsoft tokens, PlayStation credentials, PSN session data, console identifiers, and diagnostic logs, and says not to share those files.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LunarNX is an unofficial Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox and PlayStation game streaming.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- LunarNX requires a Nintendo Switch capable of running homebrew NRO applications, Homebrew Menu in title override/full-memory mode, and a stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi or wired connection.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Streaming quality
- Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ quality profiles, with hardware-accelerated H.264 and PS5 HEVC video.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Streaming services
- It supports Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can get community support through a QQ group and Discord, or report issues through the GitHub repository.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Video and audio
- The app supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and PS5 HEVC video, low-latency audio, and controller input.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Video quality
- Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ quality profiles.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
