A free and open-source application that emulates the original Microsoft Xbox game console, enabling people to play their original Xbox games on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
Publisher’s description
What is xemu?
xemu by xemu Project is open-source Windows software in the emulators category. It ranks 22nd by popularity among emulators in this catalogue. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.139, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to June 12, 2023: 154 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 46 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (xemu-project/xemu) has 4,210 stars. Similar programs include PCSX2, SameBoy and BizHawk.
Project description on GitHub: “Original Xbox Emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Active Development)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 46 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
In short: xemu is an open-source emulator tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is xemu safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FBB14DD7EA08120CA9EC99C955758786645AF16A5058250553B3B7D7592E8701· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 154 versions ›154 versions over 3 years · about 46 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.139Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.138 | October 20, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.137 | October 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.136 | June 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.8.135 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.134 | February 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.133 | January 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.132 | January 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id xemu-project.xemu -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask xemuflatpak install flathub app.xemu.xemuInformation
- Publisher
- xemu Project
- Category
- Emulators
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/xemu-project/xemu
- Written in
- C
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.8.139
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 12, 2023
- Versions listed
- 154
- Updates / year
- 45.8
- GitHub stars
- 4,210
- GitHub forks
- 559
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- xemu-project.xemu
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is xemu free?
Yes. xemu is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is xemu safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install xemu with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does xemu run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of xemu?
The versions page lists all 154 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2023.
Can I use xemu without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to xemu?
PCSX2, SameBoy, BizHawk, bsnes and shadPS4. The alternatives page compares them.
