Xenia is an open-source emulator that has made shocking progress in the last two years. Originally, it could barely boot Geometry Wars . Today? It can run Red Dead Redemption at 4K/60fps—a feat the original console could only dream of.

You will crash. You will see purple screens. You will occasionally lose two hours of progress because Halo 3 didn't like that specific explosion effect.

Until then? Keep that old 360 plugged in. But maybe start ripping your discs. The future is coming. Have you tried Xenia recently? What game are you hoping to get running? Let us know in the comments below.