Downloads
Install Zaparoo Core on the device that plays your games, then use the free Zaparoo App to write tokens and manage settings. New here? Follow the setup guide.
Zaparoo App
Use the free Zaparoo App to connect to Core, browse your library, and write tokens.
The app is free, and inside it you can add Pro, which turns your phone into a wireless reader. If you'd rather not use a phone, Core includes a Web UI and a terminal UI, plus a CLI and API for scripts.
Zaparoo Core
Install Zaparoo Core on the device that launches your games and media.
Need a reader or cards? The Zaparoo Shop stocks tested readers, cards, and starter kits, and every purchase funds development. Using your own hardware? Check the compatible readers list first.
Which architecture do I need?
| Architecture | Common devices |
|---|---|
| x86-64 | Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, most Windows PCs and laptops, Intel Macs |
| ARM64 | Raspberry Pi 4/5, Zero 2, handheld emulators, Apple Silicon Macs |
| ARM32 | Raspberry Pi 3, Zero, older handhelds |
| x86 | Legacy PCs (rarely needed) |
Choosing the wrong architecture will not damage your device. The download will not run.
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