Getting Started

Set up your Operator device and start playing. Includes guides for what each device does, first-time setup, and platform-specific installation for Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, and Raspberry Pi.

15 articles in this category

• Quick Start Guide

  Get playing in under 5 minutes.

• First Time Setup

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

• What is the GB Operator?

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

• What is the SN Operator?

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

• Why Use Playback?

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

• What is Playback?

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

• Windows Setup

  Install and configure the Playback app on Windows.

• macOS Setup

  Install and configure the Playback app on macOS.

• Linux Setup

  Install Playback and configure your Operator device on Linux distributions.

• Steam Deck Setup

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

• Raspberry Pi Setup

  Install and run Playback on your Raspberry Pi.

• Updating Playback

  How to update the Playback app to the latest version.

• Data Folder Locations

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

• Accessibility

  Screen reader support and accessibility features in Playback.

• Terminology

  Glossary of terms used throughout the Playback documentation.