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LunarNX

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What it is

LunarNX is free, open-source Nintendo Switch homebrew software for Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play. It connects Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles, paired PS4 and PS5 systems, and the Xbox Cloud Gaming library with recent titles, search, and playback. PlayStation functions include local discovery, pairing, console wake-up, and remote PS5 discovery through PlayStation Network. Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ profiles, hardware-accelerated H.264, and low-latency audio; PS5 also supports HEVC. Controls include separate button mappings, PlayStation touchpad gestures, Switch motion forwarding, and supported rumble or DualSense haptics as Switch vibration. The interface supports English and two Chinese variants. A homebrew-capable Switch, Homebrew Menu title-override/full-memory mode, and stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi or wired networking are required. Streaming depends on account permissions, console settings, NAT, network quality, and service availability.

Spec sheet

What it does
LunarNX is an unofficial, controller-first Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
LunarNX is an unofficial Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox and PlayStation game streaming.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
Users can get community support through a QQ group and Discord, or report issues through the GitHub repository.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cloud gaming limits
Xbox Cloud Gaming availability depends on account entitlement and region.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Credential handling
The project says PSN credentials and registration files are private and should not be included in issues or log uploads.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Languages
The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Licensing
Original code outside the PlayStation module is under MIT; a combined binary containing the PlayStation path is distributed under AGPL-3.0 terms.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
PlayStation limits
Remote Play connectivity depends on console settings, PSN account, NAT, and network conditions; restrictive NAT or firewalls can prevent connections.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Price
LunarNX is free and open-source software, and author support is optional and does not affect access to releases, features, or issue reporting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming quality
Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ quality profiles, with hardware-accelerated H.264 and PS5 HEVC video.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Streaming services
It supports Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Video and audio
The app supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and PS5 HEVC video, low-latency audio, and controller input.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Video quality
Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ quality profiles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
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.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free and open-source Free Free; optional author support Requires a modified Nintendo Switch capable of running NRO applications · early-stage homebrew software Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Xbox and PlayStation streaming paths
  • Up to 1080p HQ profiles
  • Hardware-accelerated video and low-latency audio
  • Motion, touchpad, rumble, and haptic support
  • Free and open-source

Limits

  • Requires a modified homebrew-capable Switch
  • Early-stage homebrew software
  • Streaming depends on NAT and network conditions
  • Cloud Gaming depends on entitlement and region

Who it suits

It suits Nintendo Switch owners who already use homebrew and want controller-focused Xbox or PlayStation streaming. It requires compatible consoles, accounts, network conditions, and the listed Switch setup.

Verdict

LunarNX brings several console-streaming options to a homebrew Switch with detailed control and video support. Its setup, network, account, and privacy requirements make compatibility checks essential.

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