LunarNX vs PXPlay
LunarNX
github.comPXPlay
streamingdv.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | LunarNX | PXPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Game Remote Play Software | 8.0 (#10) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Purpose | LunarNX is an unofficial Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox and PlayStation game streaming. | PXPlay streams a supported gaming console to a device for remote play and can also act as a virtual controller. |
| Support | Users can get community support through a QQ group and Discord, or report issues through the GitHub repository. | Support is provided by email and through the official PXPlay subreddit. |
| What it does | LunarNX is an unofficial, controller-first Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play. | PXPlay streams PlayStation console games to supported phones, tablets, computers, televisions and handheld devices, and can also act as a virtual controller. |
Plans
PXPlay
- PXPlay iOS/Apple TVFree
- PXPlay Android$6.99, paid once
- PXPlay (PSPlay) PC€12.99, paid once
- PXPlay (PSPlay) Android APK licensePrice not published
- PXPlay (PSPlay) Android Google PlayPrice not published
- PXPlay (PSPlay) iOS / Apple TVPrice not published
In their own words
LunarNX
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.
PXPlay
PXPlay streams a supported PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console to another device for remote play, and can also make that device a virtual controller. The maker lists customizable on-screen gamepad layouts, button mapping, multiple console profiles, and a gamepad-only mode. Client options include Android, iOS, Apple TV, Windows, Linux, and macOS; the listed maximum resolution is 4k, and the PC and Android store pages describe upscaling. Remote connections can use an experimental automatic mode or manual router port forwarding. Automatic access requires a console PSN connection, current firmware, and account registration; registration must happen on the console's network. The manual recommends 5 GHz Wi-Fi for the client, a wired console connection, and at least 15 Mbps upload and download. Automatic access can fail on some networks, including those where the console has NAT type 3. The PC license costs €12.99 as a one-time purchase purchase for one user, and a demo is available before purchase.