The ATL Game Library is a collection of physical games maintained by the Arts Tech Lab (ATL) to support teaching, learning, research, and experimentation involving video games.
The collection includes a range of titles spanning multiple generations of gaming platforms, from classic retro systems to modern consoles. These games serve as valuable resources for exploring topics such as game design, user experience, storytelling, digital culture, software preservation, and the evolution of interactive technologies.
To support research, teaching, and preservation efforts, ATL has developed a number of emulator-based environments for selected retro gaming platforms. Currently, we have the following games available for emulation:
- “The Super Business Adventure” (Japanese) for the Super Famicom
- “Trendy Drama” (Japanese) for the Super Famicom
- “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask” for the Nintendo 64
- “Final Fantasy X” for the PlayStation 2
These systems allow HKU students and staff to access and study historical game software in a controlled and legally managed environment without requiring original hardware. The emulation environment is intended for:
- Game studies and digital humanities research
- Interactive media and design education
- Preservation and archival research
- Comparative analysis of historical game technologies
- Classroom demonstrations and workshops
More games may be added to our physical collection and our emulation environments in the future.
Access Requests
Students, faculty members, and staff who wish to use the emulation systems for legitimate teaching, learning, and research purposes may submit a request to the lab. Access will be granted subject to availability, licensing considerations, and the intended academic use of the materials.
Disclaimer: The ATL Game Library and associated emulation environments are provided primarily for educational, research, and preservation purposes. Access is restricted to eligible HKU students and staff, and is subject to applicable copyright, licensing, and university policies.
Retro Game Library Catalogue
| Name | Console | Emulation Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | NES | |
| Metroid | NES | |
| The Legend of Zelda | NES | |
| Mega Man 2 | NES | |
| Super Bomberman | SNES | |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time | SNES | |
| Chrono Trigger | SNES | |
| The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past | SNES (PAL) | |
| Donkey Kong Country | SNES (PAL) | |
| The Super Business Adventure | SFC | Yes |
| Trendy Drama | SFC | Yes |
| The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | N64 | |
| The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask | N64 | Yes |
| Goldeneye 007 | N64 | |
| The Legend of Dragooon | PS1 | |
| Battle Arena Toshinden | PS1 (Japan) | |
| Tekken 2 | PS1 (Japan) | |
| ChuChu Rocket! | Dreamcast | |
| Final Fantasy X | PS2 | Yes |
| Metroid Prime | GCN | |
| Crazy Taxi | GCN (Pal) |
Modern Game Library Catalogue
| Name | Console | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Everybody 1-2 Switch! | Nintendo Switch | Physical |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | Physical |
| It Takes Two | Nintendo Switch | Physical |
| Just Dance 2026 Edition | Nintendo Switch | Digital |
| Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV | Nintendo Switch 2 | Physical |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | Digital |
| Hollow Knight | PS4 | Digital |
| Bloodborne | PS4 | Digital |
| Split Fiction | PS5 | Physical |
| Death Stranding Director’s Cut | PS5 | Digital |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | PS5 | Digital |