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

Playable Super Nintendo

Super Mario World on PC: smw reimplementation

A reimplementation of Super Mario World for PC, playable from start to finish. You build it yourself and extract the assets from your own ROM.

Windows

Verified 26/10/2026 View page

Playable Super Nintendo

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on PC: Zelda 3 Launcher

A Windows tool that automates downloading, extracting and building snesrev’s Zelda 3 reimplementation, and launches it. You need your own ROM.

Windows

Verified 26/10/2026 View page

Playable Super Nintendo

Super Metroid on PC: Super Metroid Launcher

A Windows tool that downloads, extracts and builds snesrev’s Super Metroid reimplementation and launches it. You need your own ROM.

Windows

Verified 26/10/2026 View page

Playable Super Nintendo

Donkey Kong Country on PC: DKC1Recomp

A static recompilation of Donkey Kong Country (SNES, USA v1.0) as a native app for Windows and macOS, with optional widescreen and a settings menu. You need your ROM.

Windows · macOS

Verified 26/10/2026 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 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.