Playnite Setup Guide - One Launcher for All Games & Emulators
Playnite is a powerful all-in-one game launcher that lets you manage and launch all your games from one place. In this video, I’ll show you how to set up Playnite step by step so you can combine store games, non-store EXE games, and emulator libraries into a single, clean interface.
We’ll cover how to install Playnite on Windows, connect popular game stores like Steam and Epic Games, add games that aren’t tied to any launcher, and import emulator games from platforms like PS2 and more. I’ll also walk you through organizing your library by platform and using Playnite’s fullscreen mode for a console-style experience with a controller.
If you’re tired of juggling multiple launchers or searching through folders to start your games, Playnite is one of the best solutions available. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a unified game library that’s easy to navigate, fully customizable, and ready for both desktop and couch gaming.
This guide is beginner-friendly and works whether you’re using Playnite for PC games, emulators, or both.
🔹 What you’ll learn in this video:
How to install and set up Playnite on Windows
How to add Steam, Epic Games, and other store libraries
How to add non-store games using EXE files
How to import emulator games into Playnite
How to organize games by platform
How to use Playnite fullscreen mode like a console launcher
🔹 Chapters
00:00 Intro – One Launcher for All Games
00:33 Downloading and Installing Playnite
01:35 Fisrt Time Configuration
03:09 Library Views and Cover Art Setup
03:40 Adding Non-Store Games
04:26 Fixing Metadata and Cover Art
04:57 Drag and Drop Game Import (Alternative Way)
05:26 Adding Emulators to Playnite
06:19 Importing Emulator Games
07:46 Organizing Games by Platform
08:53 Desktop Mode vs Fullscreen Mode
10:10 Launch Playnite Directly in Fullscreen
10:32 Final Thoughts
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