Polymega Remix lets you play original SNES, N64, and PlayStation games on a Windows 11 PC

When it comes to emulating classic console hardware on gaming devices, the consensus is that emulation itself, and playing copies of games you own that might be decades old on capable hardware, is a good thing for video game preservation. Essentially, if your original PlayStation and N64 consoles no longer work, there should be an alternative to hunting for decades-old replacement hardware that is no longer manufactured on the second-hand market.

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This is where the Polymega Remix comes in, a new $199 USB device from Playmaji that connects to a laptop, PC, or gaming handheld like the ROG Ally. The device includes a built-in CD/DVD optical drive that also serves as a cartridge reader, and when paired with the Polymega App, you can back up or install your retro game collection on a modern device. And thanks to emulation, you're only a few clicks or button presses away from playing a few retro classics.

Out of the box, the Polymega Remix supports a wide range of CD-based consoles, including the original PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Neo Geo CD, TurboGrafx-CD, and the Sega CD add-on for the Sega Genesis. Cartridge support is also available, but because classic console hardware uses different sizes and interfaces, it is offered via modules sold separately.

With an added module, the Polymega Remix offers back-ups and installation for games for the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, Sega 32X, and even the Atari 2600. Creator Playmaji notes that the device has "completed mass production" and will commence shipping sometime in May 2026.