Xbox does what Sony don’t (pic: Sony)

A brand new piece of emulation software program can run PS2 video games on the brand new Xbox consoles, however it’s nonetheless in growth and will not be fully authorized.

One of many key options of the Xbox Series X/S is its backwards compatibility, which lets the console play virtually any recreation that ran on the Xbox One and earlier Xbox codecs.

However now it’s been found that, by way of emulation software program, Xbox house owners can even play PlayStation 2 video games.

As detailed in a video by Modern Vintage Gamer, a PlayStation 2 emulator from RetroArch (which specialises in free, cross-platform emulators) can run on the console, by way of some tinkering with the Developer Mode.

Developer Mode was additionally obtainable on the Xbox One and allows you to use the console to develop your individual software program.

The video reveals footage of a wide range of PlayStation 2 video games being performed on an Xbox Collection S, together with the unique God Of Battle, Metallic Gear Strong 2, and Shadow Of The Colossus, all of which seem to run very easily for probably the most half.

Nonetheless, it’s not excellent. The video notes that there are occasional bugs and stability points when operating these video games and, as a result of the emulator is restricted to solely 2GB, it might’t run notably giant video games.

Although it might be tempting to check this out for your self (particularly since this implies the Xbox Collection X/S might theoretically play video games from different consoles, just like the GameCube or PlayStation Moveable), operating emulation software program greater than seemingly violates Microsoft’s phrases and agreements.

A PlayStation 5 patent noticed in July means that Sony intends on increasing the console’s backwards compatibility through a cloud-based system.

It could basically be its personal emulator, able to enjoying video games from the PlayStation 1, 2, and three, however there was no official assertion from Sony.

For now, the PlayStation 5 can solely play the majority of PlayStation 4 games, with some gaining extra advantages like improved body charges.