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.

