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Anyone liking Raspberry Pi running RetroPie for older console and MAME?
stpcore:
As I am constantly trying to find ways to make cabinets smaller, lighter, and more affordable overall I recently took a stab in purchasing the Raspberry Pi version B+ 512 with 8gb micro SD. My goal here is to run a VERY BASIC setup using the RetroPie (Emulation Station) front end with the ability to play older consoles and games (Atari, NES, Genesis, and some MAME). I don't need this to play anything more recent such as Playstation, Dreamcast, etc. so I thought this may be a viable option as I don't plan on overclocking or taxing the computer.
I've read the pros and cons within a couple of threads posted in the forums. I'm not trying to start a debate on what would be a better option but wondering more about people that are using this for a basic set up and getting some feedback? I've installed some NES roms and they seem to be running just fine. I still am having problems with some basic things regarding roms and settings but I think I just need to keep reading and learning. I actually don't want to run off a game controller as I would be using keyboard inputs running through a couple KADE devices for a 2 player 6 button arcade set up.
In any event, if anyone would like to share their experiences on running something similar I would really appreciate it and would like to ask a couple questions if possible? Thanks!
JDFan:
You might try PMing 2084 - He has built several wall hanging systems that use the Rpi so would probably be able to assist Here is the thread on his builds ( http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141265.msg1461909.html#msg1461909 )
Also Vigo brought your name in an artwork thread the other day so you might want to take a look at it - ( http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143434.0.html ) - concerning getting a few decals printed. :cheers:
stpcore:
--- Quote from: JDFan on January 19, 2015, 11:49:46 am ---You might try PMing 2084 - He has built several wall hanging systems that use the Rpi so would probably be able to assist Here is the thread on his builds ( http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,141265.msg1461909.html#msg1461909 )
Also Vigo brought your name in an artwork thread the other day so you might want to take a look at it - ( http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,143434.0.html ) - concerning getting a few decals printed. :cheers:
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That's great. Thanks so much on both accounts!
yotsuya:
I just picked up the same model myself and futzed with it, but I'm not sure I'm going to use it for anything. I was thinking about using it in my standalone barstick, but I didn't like how it looked on my HDTV (ratios are all wrong). I have a VGA adapter and might try it on a 4:3 monitor, but well see. Like JDFan pointed out, 2084 runs them, but I think he does them in dedicated system running 1 game, which is probably the best way to do it, since I hate the look of Linux when you exit out of a game. Too bad, too, because the Emulation Station interface is nice and clean compared to PiPlay. But I think it'll stick to ATOM boards for smaller multigame projects.
Elvis also used one in his Moon Patrol project.
stpcore:
I'm hoping I can maybe just use it for a classic NES cab or similar then. I love how small and quiet (and affordable) it is. Maybe I can find someone that had a preloaded SD card with everything running so I could give it a test drive before putting too much effort into something that will ultimately fall short of the main goal.
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