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).
70 ports
15 consoles
Verified 26/10/2026
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 port | Emulator | |
|---|---|---|
| What it runs | The game program rebuilt for the target platform. | The whole console, imitated in software. |
| Enhancements | Often offers higher resolution, higher frame rates and new options. | Depends on the emulator; usually lets you raise the resolution. |
| Compatibility | A single game, almost always one specific version. | Many titles from the same console. |
| Your original copy | Required (the project includes no data). | You need the game in any case. |
| Maturity | Each 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.