Native · no emulator · with your original copy

Native ports of console games

Community projects that run console games natively, with no emulator. They do not include the game: you need your own original copy. We tell you each one's real status, requirements and where to get it (always from its official page).

51 ports
8 consoles
Verified 25/10/2026
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 PC Port (native) Playable PlayStation 2

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 PC Port (native)

Native, playable port of Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (PS2, USA version) for Windows and Linux. It is not an emulator and you need your own original copy of the game.

Windows · Linux · macOS
Verified 23/10/2026 View page
Jak and Daxter PC Port (OpenGOAL, native trilogy port) Playable PlayStation 2

Jak and Daxter PC Port (OpenGOAL, native trilogy port)

OpenGOAL brings the PS2 Jak and Daxter trilogy to PC (Windows, Linux and macOS). Jak 1 is complete, Jak 2 is in beta and Jak 3 is in progress. You need your own PS2 copy of the game.

Windows · Linux · macOS
Verified 23/10/2026 View page
Burnout 3: Takedown PC Port (PS2, Alpha) Beta PlayStation 2

Burnout 3: Takedown PC Port (PS2, Alpha)

Burnout 3: Takedown (PS2) as a native Windows program, with up to 4x the PS2's resolution and 60 fps. Alpha version; you need your NTSC-U image.

Windows
Verified 25/10/2026 View page
Killzone PC Port (PS2, Alpha) Beta PlayStation 2

Killzone PC Port (PS2, Alpha)

Killzone (PS2, 2004) recompiled with PS2Recomp as a native Windows program, with mouse and keyboard and 120+ fps. Alpha version; you need your USA image.

Windows
Verified 25/10/2026 View page

How to use a port, step by step

Have your original copy

Each project asks for the exact game version it supports (region and revision). The page tells you which one.

Download from the official source

Use the “Go to the official project” button on the page. Never download ports from sites that bundle the game.

Install and pick your copy

The installer extracts the assets from your copy and leaves the game ready to run on your PC.

Native port vs emulator: what changes

Native portEmulator
What it runsThe game program rebuilt for the target platform.The whole console, imitated in software.
EnhancementsOften offers higher resolution, higher frame rates and new options.Depends on the emulator; usually lets you raise the resolution.
CompatibilityA single game, almost always one specific version.Many titles from the same console.
Your original copyRequired (the project includes no data).You need the game in any case.
MaturityEach project differs: playable, beta or in development.Long-running, well-tested projects.

Prefer the classic route? See our emulators and setup guides.

Native ports FAQ

What is a native port?
It is a version of a console game that runs directly on your device (PC or Android, depending on the project), with no emulator. In the community projects we list here, the game program is rebuilt from a decompilation or reimplementation and given its own graphics, sound and input layer.
Do I need the original game?
Yes. The projects we list include no game data: you need your own copy (disc or image of the version each project specifies) to extract the assets. Each page tells you which version it requires.
Does GigaROM host these ports?
No. We only inform and link to each project's official page or repository. Always download from there and check the license and instructions before installing anything.
Is a port better than an emulator?
It depends. A port often offers higher resolution, higher frame rates and new options, but each project is independent, may be incomplete and almost always supports a single version of the game. An emulator is more general and works with many titles.
How often is this information updated?
Each page shows the date we verified its status on the official source. These projects change often, so we review the pages periodically; if you spot something outdated, let us know through the contact page.
Notice: GigaROM does not host these ports or the games' files, and is not affiliated with the projects' authors or the rights holders. We link to the official pages; check the license and instructions there before installing anything.