A Windows app that wraps RPCS3 (the PS3 emulator) so kids can manage the emulated Skylanders portal from a phone or iPad over the local Wi-Fi. Launch it from Steam Big Picture: a QR code appears on the TV, phones scan in, pick a profile (PIN-gated) and a game, and drive the portal slot by slot from the family's figure collection. You supply your own RPCS3 install plus firmware and game backups; the app ships no game or firmware content.
Publisher’s description
What is Skylander Portal Controller?
Skylander Portal Controller by Christopher Hotchkiss is open-source Windows software in the emulators category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.21, released on June 29, 2026. The version history goes back to June 10, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Project description on GitHub: “Remote-control the RPCS3 emulated Skylanders portal from a phone or iPad over your local Wi-Fi”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Skylander Portal Controller is an open-source emulator tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Skylander Portal Controller safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
571E0E45DBE5FA68F522DDA799F55D591DA5E665C8581F19F40CD4C85DD46922· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.21Latest | June 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.13 | June 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.11 | June 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.9.8 | June 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChristopherHotchkiss.SkylanderPortalController -emsiexec /i skylander-portal-controller-1.9.21-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {3E447553-63BC-45A3-91CB-9FAC997D2AE3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Christopher Hotchkiss
- Category
- Emulators
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/chotchki/skylander-portal-controller
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.9.21
- Released
- June 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ChristopherHotchkiss.SkylanderPortalController
- MSI product code
- {3E447553-63BC-45A3-91CB-9FAC997D2AE3}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skylander Portal Controller free?
Yes. Skylander Portal Controller is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Skylander Portal Controller safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Skylander Portal Controller with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Skylander Portal Controller be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Skylander Portal Controller run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Skylander Portal Controller?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 10, 2026.
What are alternatives to Skylander Portal Controller?
PCSX2, BizHawk, SameBoy, bsnes and Cemu. The alternatives page compares them.
