PSBox Cloud Gaming is RafaelNGP’s Homebrew that allows Xbox Cloud Gaming to run on a jailbroken PS5. It was developed with help from Claude and supports mapping up to four DualSense controllers to Xbox controls.
The app supports 1080p60 streaming and uses the PS5’s GPU to upscale to 4K with AMD FSR 1 or Anime4K. However, there are still reports of macroblocking, pink artifacts, and DualSense vibration issues, so expectations should remain realistic before using it in practice.
PSBox Cloud Gaming runs as Homebrew on a jailbroken PS5. Users download the .zip file from GitHub, extract it into the designated folder, wait for the Homebrew loader to mount the game, and then open the app to sign in. A phone can be used to enter the code displayed on the TV.
Its main advantage is that users no longer need to switch to an Xbox or PC to use Xbox Cloud Gaming. However, the experience is not yet perfect. Some testers have encountered macroblocking, pink artifacts, and DualSense vibration issues, while others have reported that it works well.
Later, an update also added support for Xbox Remote Play, allowing games from an existing Xbox to be streamed to the PS5 nors.
From Switching Devices to Playing xCloud on PS5
Previously, anyone who wanted to play Xbox Cloud Gaming had to switch to an Xbox or PC before accessing games on xCloud. RafaelNGP’s PSBox Cloud Gaming Homebrew turns a jailbroken PS5 into a device that can run Xbox Cloud Gaming directly, allowing a single console to support more Xbox-based gaming options.
This Is Not an Official PlayStation Feature
PSBox Cloud Gaming is Homebrew created by RafaelNGP for jailbroken PS5 consoles. It is not an official product or feature provided by Sony.
It relies on a Homebrew loader to launch the app, after which users can sign in to Xbox Cloud Gaming themselves. This capability therefore comes from the jailbreak community, not from something Sony originally intended to include in the PS5.
From Playing Through Other Devices to Running Directly on PS5
Before this mod existed, users had to switch to Xbox or PC to play Xbox Cloud Gaming. PSBox Cloud Gaming moves the experience to a jailbroken PS5, running natively and supporting up to four DualSense controllers.
| Factor | Before the Mod | PSBox Cloud Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Device Used | Xbox or PC | Jailbroken PS5 |
| Operation | Play Xbox Cloud Gaming on another device | Run Xbox Cloud Gaming natively on PS5 |
| Supported Video | Not specified in the source | 1080p60 streaming with upscaling to 4K |
| Controllers | Not specified in the source | Supports up to 4 DualSense controllers |
How These Features Work in Practice
PSBox Cloud Gaming allows a jailbroken PS5 to run Xbox Cloud Gaming natively. Users can open the app and sign in to play games on the same console.
For multiplayer sessions, the system supports up to four DualSense controllers, mapping their buttons for use with Xbox games. Video supports 1080p60 streaming and upscaling to 4K with AMD FSR 1 or Anime4K.
The sign-in process is straightforward: open the app, choose to sign in, and use a phone to scan or enter the code displayed on the TV. This suits people who want to use their PS5 display for xCloud without switching to an Xbox or PC.
Each option suits different hardware setups. PSBox Cloud Gaming requires a jailbroken PS5, while Remote Play requires an existing Xbox.
| Factor | PSBox Cloud Gaming | Xbox / PC / Remote Play |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Device | Jailbroken PS5 | Xbox or PC; Remote Play uses an existing Xbox |
| Gaming Method | Run Xbox Cloud Gaming on PS5 | Play xCloud on Xbox or PC; Remote Play streams from Xbox |
| Remote Play Status | Supported after a developer update | Streams from an existing Xbox |
Strengths That Make This Mod Interesting—and Its Clear Limitations
Pros
- +Brings Xbox Cloud Gaming to PS5
- +Supports mapping up to four DualSense controllers to Xbox controls
- +Supports 1080p60 streaming and 4K upscaling using the PS5’s GPU
Cons
- −Requires a jailbroken PS5
- −Must be installed via a .zip file and requires waiting for the Homebrew loader to mount the game
- −May suffer from macroblocking, pink artifacts, and DualSense vibration issues
More Is Involved Than Just Downloading a File
Before getting started, users need a jailbroken PS5. They must then extract the .zip file into a specific folder and wait for the Homebrew loader to mount the “game” before launching it.
Signing in still works as usual, using a phone to enter the code displayed on the TV. This means the process is not simply a matter of installing the app and playing immediately.
The experience is still somewhat incomplete. Testers have reported macroblocking, pink artifacts, and DualSense vibration issues, while some users have said that it works well.
From Cloud Gaming to Xbox Remote Play
At first, Xbox Remote Play was not available on PS5. After someone asked about it on Reddit, RafaelNGP released an update enabling the feature within the next few days.
This direction means the PS5 is no longer limited to Sony’s games. It has also become an experimental platform for the jailbreak community, which continues to add new ways to use the console.