Getting Started

Get playing in under 5 minutes.

Get the app for your platform from epilogue.co/downloads. Windows: Run the installer. Detailed guide macOS: Drag to Applications. Detailed guide Linux: Make the AppImage executable and run it. Detailed guide Steam Deck: detailed guide Raspberry Pi:...

Get started with your Operator device and the Playback app in minutes.

Setting up your Operator device is quick and easy. Follow these steps to start playing your cartridges on your computer. An Operator device (GB Operator or SN Operator) The included USB-A to USB-C cable A computer running Windows®, macOS®, or Linux...

Learn about the GB Operator and everything it can do with your Game Boy cartridges.

The GB Operator is a device that allows you to play your Game Boy® games on your computer. It's compatible with the entire Game Boy console family, including Game Boy, Game Boy Color®, Game Boy Advance®, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Micro, and...

Learn about the SN Operator and everything it can do with your Super Nintendo cartridges.

The SN Operator is a device that lets you play your physical Super Nintendo® cartridges on your computer using Playback. It works with SNES® (US), Super Famicom® (Japan), and PAL (Europe) cartridges. Insert any Super Nintendo cartridge and play it...

How Playback differs from traditional emulators and the benefits of cartridge integration.

Playback isn't just another emulator. It's a complete platform designed around your physical game cartridges. Here's what makes it different. Traditional emulators require game files downloaded from the internet. Playback works directly with your...

Learn about Playback, the companion software for your Operator device.

Playback is your play and preservation platform for original game cartridges. Connect any Operator device, whether GB Operator for Game Boy® or SN Operator for Super Nintendo®, and manage your entire collection from one unified interface. Play your...

Install and configure the Playback app on Windows.

Getting started with Playback on Windows® is straightforward. No additional drivers are required. See the Downloads page for current system requirements. Download the Windows installer from our downloads page Run the installer (playback-setup.exe)...

Install and configure the Playback app on macOS.

Getting started with Playback on macOS® is simple. No additional drivers are required. See the Downloads page for current system requirements. Playback supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Download the macOS version from our downloads page...

Install Playback and configure your Operator device on Linux distributions.

Playback runs on most modern Linux distributions. You'll need to set up permissions to allow non-root access to your Operator device. Run this command in your terminal to automatically configure your system: The script will detect your distribution,...

A step-by-step guide to installing Playback on your Steam Deck.

The Steam Deck® is a great way to enjoy your retro game collection on the go. This guide will walk you through setting up Playback and your Operator device. Steam Deck Operator device (GB Operator or SN Operator) USB-C cable or USB-C dock First,...

Install and run Playback on your Raspberry Pi.

Playback runs on Raspberry Pi, letting you build a dedicated retro gaming station. This guide covers installation on Raspberry Pi OS. Raspberry Pi 4 (recommended) Raspberry Pi 5 Raspberry Pi 400 A 64-bit version of Raspberry Pi OS is required. If...

How to update the Playback app to the latest version.

Keep Playback up to date to get new features, bug fixes, and improved compatibility. When a new version of Playback is available: Playback notifies you that an update is ready Visit our Downloads page Download the latest installer for your platform...

Where Playback stores saves, settings, and other data on your computer.

Playback stores various data on your computer, including save backups, settings, and logs. Here's where to find everything. Windows: Press Win + R Type %localappdata%\Epilogue\Playback Press Enter macOS: Open Finder Press Cmd + Shift + G Paste...

Screen reader support and accessibility features in Playback.

Playback is designed to be accessible to users who rely on assistive technologies. Playback implements Qt's accessibility framework (QAccessible), providing compatibility with screen readers on all supported platforms. All interactive elements in...

Glossary of terms used throughout the Playback documentation.

This glossary explains technical terms you may encounter when using Playback and your Operator device. These are coprocessors found in some SNES cartridges: