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Settings Overview

Overview of all Playback settings and configuration options.

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Playback settings are accessed by clicking the Playback logo (top-left) and selecting Settings. Settings are organized into tabs for different categories.

Settings tabs

TabDescription
PlaybackLanguage, features (rewind, fast-forward, PiP), autosave, and data verification options
EmulatorSpeed controls, rewind buffer, High Fidelity Mode, RTC emulation, and core-specific options
DeviceLED customization and device-specific settings
ControlsController and keyboard configuration
Core SelectorChoose which emulator core to use for each system
IntegrationsThird-party integrations with Playback
Cheat CodesEnable and manage cheat codes (only visible when a game is loaded)

Detailed guides

Playback settings

Configure language, gameplay features, and data options.

Key settings:

  • Preferred Language — Change the app language
  • Enable Rewind / Fast Forward — Add control bar buttons
  • Autosave to Cartridge — Write saves to your physical cartridge
  • Data Verification — Ensure data integrity during transfers

Emulator settings

Configure emulation behavior and performance.

Key settings:

  • Fast-forward Speed — Set the speed multiplier (up to 10x)
  • Rewind Buffer Size — Memory for rewind history
  • High Fidelity Mode — Enhanced audio/video quality
  • RTC Battery State Emulation — Match cartridge RTC behavior

Controls

Configure how you control your games.

Video and audio

Customize how games look and sound.

Performance

Optimize for your hardware.

Integrations

Connect to external services.

Settings that require restart

These settings only take effect after restarting Playback:

  • Enable Verbose Debug Logs
  • Hardcore Mode
  • Encore Mode

See also

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