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  • Overview

Getting started

  • Get Parlor
  • Adding games
  • Your library
  • Settings
  • Troubleshooting

Playing

  • Controls and the HUD
  • Pause menu
  • Saves and save states
  • Fast forward
  • Video filters and screen layouts
  • Controllers and keyboards
  • Link cable over Game Center
  • Nintendo DS

Sync and devices

  • iCloud sync
  • Apple TV
  • Mac
  • iPad and external displays
  • Siri, Spotlight, widgets, Handoff
  • Game Center achievements

About

  • Release notes
  • Feedback and support

Parlor User Guide

Everything from adding your first game to linking two of them over the internet. Pages are short and task-shaped; use the search box or ⌘K if you already know what you're after.

Getting started

Get ParlorRequirements, download, first launch.Adding gamesSupported files and every import path.Your libraryFavorites, sort, filter, details.SettingsEvery switch, with defaults.TroubleshootingWhen something isn't working.

Playing

Controls and the HUDTouch controls, the pill strip, gestures.Pause menuSlots, restart, quit, feedback.Saves and save statesBattery saves, auto-states, the eight slots.Fast forward2×, 4×, 8× at normal pitch.Video filters and screen layoutsSharp, LCD, CRT, palettes, DS layouts.Controllers and keyboardsPairing, live keymap, remapping.Link cableTrade and battle over Game Center.Nintendo DSNo BIOS needed, touch, dual screens.

Sync and devices

iCloud syncWhat syncs, and how conflicts are kept safe.Apple TVSend from iPhone, Siri Remote, restore after purge.MacMenus, shortcuts, window sizes.iPad and external displaysMulti-window, AirPlay, HDMI.Siri, Spotlight, widgets, HandoffLaunch games from anywhere.Game Center achievementsFourteen badges for using Parlor.

About

Release notesWhat changed in each version.Feedback and supportReport a bug from inside the app.
Parlor

A Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS emulator for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac. Free software under the GPL v3.

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  • Siri, Spotlight, widgets
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© 2026 Parlor contributors. GPL-3.0.Parlor is not affiliated with or endorsed by any console manufacturer. It does not include or link to commercial games — bring files you own.