Splinter Cell: Double Agent Xbox Version Gets an Unofficial Native PC Port
by John Papadopoulos · DSOGamingSplinter Cell fans, here is something truly special for you today. An unofficial PC port of the Xbox version of Splinter Cell: Double Agent has just been released.
For those who did not know, the PC/Xbox 360 version of Splinter Cell: Double Agent is quite different from the original Xbox version. Both of them share the same basic story, but many parts of the game have changed.
The missions are different. The two versions have different levels, layouts, and events. Some missions appear in one version but not the other.
The stealth system is different, too. The Xbox version plays more like Chaos Theory. Light and sound play a key role in hiding from foes. The PC version adds new ways to hide, even in bright areas.
The JBA missions also differ. Both games let you work with the JBA. But the tasks, level design, and time limits are not the same.
Your choices work in different ways. Both games ask you to balance trust with the NSA and the JBA. But each version handles this system in its own way.
The story is not quite the same. The Xbox version has extra scenes and more lines of dialogue. Some events and parts of the story also differ.
The levels look and feel different. The Xbox version has more dark areas and night missions. The PC version has more daylight scenes. This changes how you sneak past foes.
The PC port supports full screen, borderless, or windowed mode. You can also use your screen’s full size and change the game’s field of view. The port lets you set the frame rate or remove the limit. You can also turn V-Sync on or off and show an FPS counter.
Moreover, this PC port adds many graphics options. You can use MSAA and SMAA to smooth rough edges. You can also set texture filtering, boost shadow quality, and make shadows reach much farther. The port also adds soft contact shadows with ambient occlusion.
You can pick between two shader modes. One keeps the look of the original Xbox game. The other adds Shader Model 3 features, such as HDR and tone mapping. This gives you more control over how the game looks.
What’s also crucial to note is that the PC port allows you to play with a mouse and keyboard. The port supports raw mouse input, and lets you change mouse speed, and lets you remap keys. You can also use a controller and change its button layout.
In case you’re wondering, yet. You can play co-op with a friend over the internet or a local network. You can also play in split-screen mode. Not only that, but the Versus mode also works online.
The port also lets you raise the co-op update rate. You can lower the input delay, too. Both players must use the same settings for these options.
All in all, this is a must-have for all PC Splinter Cell fans. Right now, the official remake seems to be in development hell. So, the only “new” Splinter Cell game you can play, especially if you’ve always been a PC gamer, is this one.
You can go ahead and download it from here. As with all PC recompilations, it does not feature any in-game assets. So, to play it, you’ll have to provide your own ISO.
In case you are into projects like these, you can also download the unofficial PC ports of Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Strikers. We’ll also soon get PC ports of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
In case you are into unofficial PC ports of console-exclusive games, you might want to try the following ones. Right now, you can download the unofficial PC ports of Crash Team Racing, and Duke Nukem: Zero Hour. You can also play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Majora’s Mask, Perfect Dark, and Jak & Daxter.
These past few weeks, I also shared the unofficial PC versions of The Simpsons Game, Peter Jackson’s King Kong, Gears of War 3, and Bloodborne. Let’s also not forget the PC ports of P.T., Virtua Fighter Arcade, and Metroid Prime.
For our SNES fans, we also have a PC port of Star Fox. We also got a PC port of F-Zero. Brian Tate has also brought the three classic SNES Donkey Kong Country games to PC. Plus, we got a PC port of Mother 2/EarthBound.
In September 2026, we shared a lot of unofficial PC ports. So, you can download and enjoy on PC Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, WET, The Darkness, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, Mercenaries, GTA: Liberty City Stories, Fable 2, Burnout Revenge, and Lost Odyssey.
And that’s not all of them. We also have the unofficial PC ports of Mario Party 4, Sonic Unleashed, GoldenEye 007, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Silent Hill, and Super Smash Bros. 64. In July 2026, we shared the unofficial PC ports of Gears of War 2 and Syphon Filter. Then, in August 2026, we shared the PC ports of Diddy Kong Racing and Ace Combat 6. Let’s also not forget the unofficial PC versions of Wave Race 64, Blue Dragon, and Pikmin. Finally, you can download the PC ports of Ninja Gaiden 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Tekken 3.
Enjoy and stay tuned for more!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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