🌍 How to Install Game Ports on Retro Consoles – Play Classic PC Games on Handheld Devices
🌍 How to Install Game Ports on Retro Consoles – Play Classic PC Games on Handheld Devices
Game Ports are a powerful way to bring legendary PC games like Doom, Quake, Diablo, and more to retro handheld consoles such as Anbernic, Retroid Pocket, Raspberry Pi, and others. This is the easiest and most popular method to enjoy classic PC gaming with retro-style controls.
✅ What You’ll Need:
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A retro device that supports Linux or Android (e.g., Anbernic RG35XX, RG552, Retroid Pocket, Raspberry Pi...)
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A microSD card (32GB or more recommended)
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Wi-Fi connection or card reader for file transfer
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Gamepad or default console buttons
📦 How to Install Game Ports
🔁 Step 1: Access Port Manager
Use tools like PortMaster, PortBox, or ArkOS Ports depending on your device:
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For Anbernic / ArkOS / GarlicOS: Open PortMaster in the "Ports" section
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For RetroPie: Use EmulationStation’s Ports menu
🌐 Step 2: Download Game Ports
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Visit https://ports.rinnegatamante.it or https://portmaster.games
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Search for the game you want (Doom, Quake, Cave Story...) → Download game and data files
📂 Step 3: Copy and Launch
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Copy the files to the
ports/orroms/ports/folder -
Launch PortMaster → Select the game → Start playing!
Note: Some games require original game files (e.g., .wad or .iso) from official versions or Steam
🎮 Popular Game Ports You Should Try
| Game Title | Original Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Doom / Doom II | MS-DOS | Smooth gameplay on nearly any device |
| Quake / Quake II | PC (idTech) | OpenGL support, mod-friendly |
| Diablo 1 | Windows | Needs original diabdat.mpq file |
| Cave Story | Freeware PC | One of the best indie platformers ever |
| Duke Nukem 3D | DOS/PC | Classic FPS with a fun 90s vibe |
| Celeste Classic | Web | Retro 8-bit version of the modern hit |
| SuperTux | Linux | Mario-style open-source platformer |
| OpenTTD | PC | Deep simulation for train-building fans |
| Undertale (demo) | PC | Demo version runs well on RetroPie setups |
❗ Things to Keep in Mind:
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Some games need original files purchased from Steam or GOG (e.g., Diablo, Quake)
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Use a controller with flexible button mapping for best experience
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Choose compatible builds to avoid crashes or errors
✨ Final Thoughts
Game Ports transform your retro handheld into a mini PC gaming hub, opening access to dozens of nostalgic titles — all with a retro UI feel.
❌ No hacking, no PC needed. Just your favorite retro handheld!
Explore Vero’s collection of consoles that support Game Ports here: https://verofits.com/products/g