Question 1

Can the Pimax Portal run PlayStation 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with minor compromises. The Pimax Portal handles PlayStation 2 well — most games run at full speed, and only the heaviest titles like God of War II and Gran Turismo 4 may need light frameskip or a small resolution drop. Lighter games such as Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy X are no trouble.

Question 2

Can the Pimax Portal run GameCube?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Pimax Portal runs GameCube at full speed. Even demanding titles such as Metroid Prime and F-Zero GX play smoothly, so the whole GameCube library is comfortably within reach.

Question 3

Can the Pimax Portal run Nintendo Wii?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Pimax Portal runs Nintendo Wii at full speed. Even demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Metroid Prime 3 play smoothly, so the whole Nintendo Wii library is comfortably within reach.

Question 4

Can the Pimax Portal run Nintendo Switch?

Accepted Answer

Partly. The Pimax Portal can run Nintendo Switch, but expect compromises. Lighter games like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening are playable, while demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will struggle with slowdown. Workable for a patient player, not a flawless experience.

Question 5

Can the Pimax Portal run Nintendo 3DS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Pimax Portal runs Nintendo 3DS at full speed. Even demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate play smoothly, so the whole Nintendo 3DS library is comfortably within reach.

Question 6

Can the Pimax Portal run PSP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Pimax Portal runs PSP at full speed. Even demanding titles such as God of War: Chains of Olympus and Gran Turismo PSP play smoothly, so the whole PSP library is comfortably within reach.

Question 7

Can the Pimax Portal run Nintendo DS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Pimax Portal runs Nintendo DS at full speed. Even demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and Nintendogs play smoothly, so the whole Nintendo DS library is comfortably within reach.

Question 8

Can the Pimax Portal run Nintendo 64?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Pimax Portal runs Nintendo 64 at full speed. Even demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Perfect Dark play smoothly, so the whole Nintendo 64 library is comfortably within reach.

Console	Rating	What that means
Game Boy / Color	A	Full speed
NES	A	Full speed
Genesis / Mega Drive	A	Full speed
Game Boy Advance	A	Full speed
SNES	A	Full speed
PlayStation 1	A	Full speed
Nintendo DS	A	Full speed	Details →
Nintendo 64	A	Full speed	Details →
Dreamcast	A	Full speed	Details →
PSP	A	Full speed	Details →
Sega Saturn	A	Full speed
GameCube	A	Full speed	Details →
Nintendo 3DS	A-	Full speed	Details →
Nintendo Wii	A	Full speed	Details →
PlayStation 2	B+	Great — minor frameskip	Details →
Switch	C-	Playable with frameskip	Details →
Wii U	D	Barely playable

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