Emulation of PS4 and Xbox One games on PC is showing promising results [Video]

What just happened? Compared to classic consoles like the Super NES or PlayStation, emulation of relatively recent machines such as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One remains in an embryonic state. However, signs of progress are becoming increasingly common. A new Xbox One compatibility layer has emerged that can play several games, and PS4 emulation recently received a burst of enthusiasm surrounding Bloodborne, which has become a primary driving force behind the effort.

The developer behind the PlayStation 4 emulator shadPS4 recently shared footage showing encouraging progress. As modders demonstrate various enhancements on social media, another independent developer announced early work on an Xbox One compatibility layer.

George Moralis worked on some of the most famous emulators for the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 – PCSX and PCSX2 – and has since turned his attention toward the PS4. Over the …