Browser retro netplay

Play retro games online with friends

Create a room, send the invite, and get to the rematch. Rebit supports browser netplay and up to four-player GBA Link Cable rooms for compatible games.

Start free View the lobby

Free to start. Rebit does not provide game files, so bring your own legally owned copies.

Netplay rooms
4-player GBA Link Cable
Public lobby
Private sessions
Cloud saves
Browser play

Why Rebit

The good parts of retro play, kept close.

Your games, your saves, and the controls you actually use, without rebuilding the same setup on every screen.

A room instead of a setup call

Create a room for a compatible game, send the invite, and spend the night playing instead of comparing settings.

Find the match quickly

Use the lobby for public rooms or keep it private when the rematch is personal.

GBA Link Cable for four players

For compatible Game Boy Advance games, host 2P, 3P, or 4P Link Cable rooms with visible player roles and room codes.

Saves that survive interruptions

Use in-game saves, save states, and return sessions so a dropped connection or short night does not waste progress.

Less setup. More time in the game.

Spend the session playing.

Pick a game, get to the title screen, and know your progress will still be there next time.

Host compatible games from your Rebit library and share the room flow with friends.
Use GBA Link Cable rooms when compatible Game Boy Advance games need 2, 3, or 4 linked players.
Use the public lobby to see active rooms and understand what people are playing.
Keep controller and session preferences tied to your account instead of remapping for every gathering.
Use save states for practice, challenge nights, and short sessions where people rotate in and out.
Pair netplay docs with the no-setup blog guide when your group needs troubleshooting help.

01
Pick a compatible game
Choose a game your group owns and understands, especially one that works well in short rounds or co-op sessions.
02
Start the room
Launch the game, open netplay, and create a room for your session.
03
Share the room flow
Send the room information through your group chat so friends can join without a long setup call.
04
Save and repeat
Use saves and states to make follow-up sessions easier when the group wants to play again.

Comparison

Less file juggling. More game time.

You can run everything by hand. Rebit keeps the library work out of the way once the game starts.

Topic	Doing it yourself	On Rebit
Getting started	Find the right files, configure emulator settings, and repeat it on every machine.	Sign in, open your library, and launch from the browser.
Multiplayer flow	Manual netplay setup, version checks, and more room for mismatch problems.	Rooms with a shareable code, so friends join the same game in a few taps.
Keeping saves	You manage save folders, copies, and backups yourself.	Saves stay beside the game and follow your Rebit account.
Troubleshooting	Search forums and try fixes until the game or room behaves.	Use the Rebit guide written for the screen or feature you are on.

Questions worth answering first

Can I play retro games online with friends?

Yes. Rebit supports room-based social play for compatible games, with browser-first launch and lobby flows.

Can GBA Link Cable rooms support four players?

Yes. Compatible Game Boy Advance games can use Rebit GBA Link Cable rooms for 2, 3, or 4 players.

Do friends need to install an emulator?

The standard Rebit flow is browser-first, so the goal is to avoid separate emulator installs for every player.

Where do I find active sessions?

Use the public Rebit lobby to see active rooms and join sessions that are available.

What should we play first?

Start with games your group already knows, short-round competitive games, or co-op titles where reconnecting later still feels natural.

Rebit Lobby

See public rooms and use the lobby as the discovery layer for social play.