Epilogue's Operator Devices Let You Play Your Original SNES and Game Boy Cartridges Right On Your PC

For retro game collectors who've spent years accumulating shelves of physical cartridges, Epilogue has built something that finally bridges that world with the modern one: the Epilogue SN Operator and GB Operator, two sleek USB-C devices that let you plug your original Super Nintendo and Gameboy cartridges directly into a computer and bring them to life.

Both devices come from hardware company Epilogue, known for a design philosophy that treats retro tech like something worth putting on display rather than hiding in a drawer. True to form, the SN Operator and GB Operator share a striking transparent, minimalist look — the kind of hardware that feels as much like a collector's item as the games it's designed to read. Retailing for $59.99 for the SN Operator and $49.99 for the GB Operator, these won't break the bank either!

The Gameboy Operator supports not only Gameboy cartridges but also Gameboy Color and Gameboy Advance as well. Games from any region can be used on both the SN Operator and GB Operator, making this a added bonus for collectors of international games.  

But this isn't just about nostalgia-driven aesthetics. Once connected, both devices work hand-in-hand with Epilogue's Playback software, transforming your physical cartridge collection into a fully modern gameplay experience — complete with save management and archival tools that let you backup your library the way it deserves to be preserved, on your PC. You can also transfer your saves then reflash them back onto the original cartridge. This essentially acts like a modern save state system that you see in emulators.

 The impressive features of the software doesn't stop there, you can also use these devices to legally dump your cartridges and make backups of all your games. It even has a built-in counterfeit detection database to verify your game is a genuine official release. A full RetroAchievement platform has been built-in as well so you can rack up points gunning for a new personal best or see how you stack against your friends stats. Completing the package is the softwares front-end which has game descriptions and box art for all the titles as well as cheats and will actively sync your saves between devices. If you really want that classic "Retro" look, you can add custom CRT filters to the games.

Not content to just give Super Nintendo and Gameboy the Operator treatment, Epilogue is currently working on a Nintendo 64 version well. They also have another Operator in development for an, as of yet unannounced console, ensuring this product line and platform will continue to grow well into the future. 

Whether you're firing up a childhood favorite or safeguarding a rare find for the future, the SN Operator and GB Operator make one thing clear: these aren't just accessories, they're a bridge between generations of gaming!

Head over to Epilogue's Page for more information and to order one today!