--- title: "This 2004 Porsche 911 Can Run Doom" description: "A Redditor got their 996-generation 2004 Porsche 911 to run Doom on its upgraded retrofit infotainment screen." date: "2024-01-14" modified: "2024-01-14" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-2004-porsche-911-can-run-doom" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "911" - "porsche" - "sports car" --- # This 2004 Porsche 911 Can Run Doom ![]() *throwasysadm | Reddit* I'm not surprised in the least that someone figured out how to run Doom on a 996-generation Porsche 911. Everything can run Doom. It's a meme at this point. I've seen calculators, hospital equipment, and ATMs running Doom. So a 2004 Porche 911 running the legendary first-person shooter isn't surprising but it is awesome. Redditor *[throwasysadm]()* installed the first Doom game on his 996 911, which has a Porsche PCCM+ retrofit head unit. The PCCM+ is a touchscreen head unit designed by Porsche specifically for older models and brings all sorts of modern goodies to classic cars. It has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and, apparently, the capability to run one of the most iconic video games of all time. According to *throwasysadm*, there's a hidden debug menu in the PCCM+, from which you can access the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) launcher, and install Doom. It's unclear how they control it but there seem to be some uncomfortable touchscreen controls on the screen. YouTuber *[Vexal ]()*once installed Doom on his 991-generation Porsche 911 Cabriolet and was able to control it with the steering wheel. But this is the first we've seen Doom run on an older Porsche, using the PCCM retrofit. It would be interesting to see if some sort of Bluetooth controller could be used instead. > [Doom on a Porsche 911 (996)]() > by[u/throwasysadm]() in[itrunsdoom]() Video games are becoming oddly popular in cars. Tesla was the first to introduce the idea when it claimed the Model S and Model X could run The Witcher III from their infotainment screens in 2021. BMW also revealed a gaming function on the new 5 Series and i5. But running Doom is so much cooler. Not only does it add to the meme of running Doom on anything and everything but its '90s style matches up with the 996-generation 911 so well. For anyone with a PCCM-equipped Porsche, this is entirely doable for you. It should obviously only be played when the car is parked, with its engine off, but if done safely, playing Doom in a 996-gen is awesome. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()