LunarNX
LunarNX is an unofficial, controller-first homebrew client for streaming Xbox and PlayStation games to a Nintendo Switch.
What LunarNX is
LunarNX is an unofficial, controller-first homebrew client for streaming Xbox and PlayStation games to a Nintendo Switch. It supports Xbox Remote Play from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles. The Xbox Cloud Gaming library includes recent titles, search, and playback. PlayStation features include local discovery and pairing, console wake-up, and remote PS5 discovery and streaming through PlayStation Network. Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ profiles, hardware-accelerated H.264 video, and low-latency audio; PS5 also supports HEVC. Controls include separate Xbox and PlayStation mappings, touchpad gestures, Switch motion forwarding, and supported PlayStation rumble and DualSense haptics as Switch vibration. LunarNX is free and open-source. It requires a 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. Streaming can also depend on account permissions, console settings, NAT, and network conditions.
Good
- Supports Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play.
- Offers 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ profiles.
- Supports motion forwarding and select PlayStation haptics.
- Interface is available in three listed languages.
- Free and open-source, with optional author support.
Watch out
- Requires a modified Switch capable of running homebrew NRO applications.
- Requires Homebrew Menu in title override/full-memory mode.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming depends on account entitlement and region.
- Network and NAT conditions can prevent remote connections.
Who it suits
LunarNX suits Nintendo Switch owners who can run homebrew and want to stream from Xbox or PlayStation consoles, or use Xbox Cloud Gaming. It requires a stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi or wired connection and may be unsuitable when account, NAT, or network conditions block access.
Verdict
LunarNX offers several Xbox and PlayStation streaming paths on Switch, with multiple quality profiles and controller features. Its homebrew requirements and network dependencies are important constraints.
Plans and prices
From LunarNX's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free and open-source | Free | Requires a modified Nintendo Switch capable of running NRO applications · early-stage homebrew software · Free; optional author support |
The facts
Each one read from LunarNX's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud gaming limits
- Xbox Cloud Gaming availability depends on account entitlement and region.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LunarNX is an unofficial Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox and PlayStation game streaming.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Streaming services
- It supports Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can get community support through a QQ group and Discord, or report issues through the GitHub repository.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Video and audio
- The app supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and PS5 HEVC video, low-latency audio, and controller input.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Video quality
- Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ quality profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- LunarNX is an unofficial, controller-first Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Xbox features
- It supports Xbox Remote Play from Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles, plus an Xbox Cloud Gaming library with recent titles, search, and playback.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Xbox limits
- Xbox Cloud Gaming depends on account entitlement and region, and Xbox Remote Play over the internet currently requires a compatible direct network path.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Price
- LunarNX is free and open-source software, and author support is optional and does not affect access to releases, features, or issue reporting.checked 8 Oct 2026
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