LunarNX

Free plan

What LunarNX is

LunarNX is a free, open-source homebrew client that lets a Nintendo Switch stream games from Xbox and PlayStation services. 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. On PlayStation, it can discover and pair local consoles, wake a console, and find and stream a remote PS5 through PlayStation Network. The Xbox Cloud Gaming library offers recent titles, search, and playback.

Sessions provide 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ profiles, with hardware-accelerated H.264 video and HEVC for PS5. The app also supports low-latency audio and controller input. Separate button mappings are available for Xbox and PlayStation, alongside PlayStation touchpad gestures and Switch motion forwarding. Supported PlayStation rumble and DualSense haptics can be conveyed as Switch vibration. The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

LunarNX requires a modified 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. It is early-stage software, and streaming reliability depends on accounts, console settings, network conditions, and service availability.

Who it suits

LunarNX suits Nintendo Switch owners who can run homebrew NRO applications and want to stream from Xbox consoles, Xbox Cloud Gaming, or paired PlayStation consoles. It is also relevant to users comfortable with early-stage homebrew setup and network-dependent remote play.

What it does well

Supports Xbox One and Xbox Series Remote Play.
Includes Xbox Cloud Gaming search and playback.
Supports local PS4/PS5 pairing and remote PS5 streaming.
Offers up to 1080p HQ streaming profiles.
Maps PlayStation haptics and rumble to Switch vibration.
Interface supports three languages.

What to know first

Requires a modified Nintendo Switch and homebrew setup.
Xbox Cloud Gaming depends on account entitlement and region.
Xbox internet Remote Play needs a compatible direct network path.
Restrictive NAT or firewalls can block PlayStation connections.

Limits

The free plan requires a modified Switch capable of running NRO applications, and LunarNX is described as early-stage homebrew software. Cloud and remote streaming depend on account permissions, console configuration, network conditions, and service availability; restrictive NAT or firewalls can prevent connections.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free and open-source	Free; optional author support · Requires a modified Nintendo Switch capable of running NRO applications · early-stage homebrew software	Free

As github.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Use a modified Nintendo Switch capable of running NRO applications.
Install or open Homebrew Menu in title override/full-memory mode.
Connect the Switch through stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi or a wired connection.
Configure Xbox or pair a PS4 or PS5 for the streaming path you intend to use.
Use Xbox Cloud Gaming only with the required account entitlement and regional availability.

Verdict

Choose LunarNX if you have a homebrew-capable Switch and want Xbox and PlayStation streaming with console-oriented controls. Look elsewhere if you need a conventional Switch app or cannot meet the homebrew, network, and account requirements.

Questions

How much does LunarNX cost?

LunarNX is free and open-source. Optional author support does not change access to releases, features, or issue reporting.

Which consoles and services does it support?

It supports Xbox Remote Play from Xbox One and Xbox Series, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles.

What streaming quality is available?

Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ profiles. PS5 video also supports HEVC.

What does LunarNX require?

It requires a Nintendo Switch capable of running homebrew NRO applications, Homebrew Menu in title override/full-memory mode, and stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi or a wired connection.

Is LunarNX open source?

Yes. Original code outside the PlayStation module is under MIT; a combined binary containing the PlayStation path is distributed under AGPL-3.0 terms.

Where can users get support?

Community support is available through a QQ group and Discord, and issues can be reported through the GitHub repository.

Facts from LunarNX's own pages

Cloud gaming limits: Xbox Cloud Gaming availability depends on account entitlement and region. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Languages: The interface is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Price: LunarNX is free and open-source software, and author support is optional and does not affect access to releases, features, or issue reporting. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: LunarNX is an unofficial Nintendo Switch homebrew client for Xbox and PlayStation game streaming. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Streaming services: It supports Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PlayStation Remote Play for paired PS4 and PS5 consoles. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: Users can get community support through a QQ group and Discord, or report issues through the GitHub repository. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Video and audio: The app supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and PS5 HEVC video, low-latency audio, and controller input. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Video quality: Xbox and PlayStation sessions offer 720p, 1080p, and 1080p HQ quality profiles. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 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. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026

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