(Part 2) Top products from r/RetroPie

I haven't used any handheld pi. I guess there are some good alternatives though.

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NDS with charger. $25 - $40 (I would get the DSi) (DSlite bumpers and things tend to wearout)

A flash cart for NDS. $15 - $20 (DSTT I hear is best) (Acekard2i is great) (R4 is hard to tell the model) (DSTWO flashcart drains battery life, is overpriced, but has built in cpu and emulators for gba snes and genesis) All are compatible with 3ds, NDS, DSi.

MicroSD. $10. Samsung EVO 32gb on amazon is a good deal

The DS has a lot of great games, snes and genesis emulators work okay but not the best. GBA emulation only works with dstwo or ez-flash.

Total $50 - $70.

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PSVITA w/ charger $110 - $150. Never used one, cfw is available for firmware up to 3.68. The firmware 3.69 is not hackable.

Vita Memory Card + microsd $20. Since the proprietary memory card are so expensive.

PSVITA & TV are cfw compatible up to 3.67 - 3.68, however there may be some homebrew incompatibility on these firmwares. 3.69 is not compatible yet. CFW can load PSP homebrew as well as play PS1.

Total $130 - $170

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Wii U complete console $140. Used - Very good

SD card. $15 Sandisk 64gb Extreme SDXC

DS Virtual Console Game $10 From E-shop, needed to play DS on Console/Gamepad screens.

Emulates Nintendo up to DS, has an abandoned PSX emulator from the wii. Portable and Console for TV.

Total $165

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The consoles and handhelds fluctuate in price. PSvita TV was low as $40 at one time, they are a bit inflated right now but collectors items will hold value. Finding one second hand or used for half-price is probable a used PSP is easy to find for $40 but not online.

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RPI $25 - $40 RPI3b+ is what I have connected to my TV. The RPI2 is similar to RPI0 and emulates PSX but not all, as per the RPI3B+. There are many SBCs, I think the OdroidC2 and Tinkerboard and NanoPI M4 are all interesting but I have not used them.

Case + Heatsink and fan $25 - $30 There are other cases Argon One, SuperPI Retroflag, many others, some bundles heatsink and fan are necessary for the rpi3b+. The retroflag controllers are not preferred.

Power Supply $15 or official raspberry pi power supply.

MicroSD $10

Controllers $15 - $35 There are a lot of options here, recycle your PS3 or XBOX360 controller, Buy a corded Ibuffalo Snes, 8bitdo SF30, logitech, retro-bit/retrolink n64. I think only the RPI3B+ and RPI Zero W have bluetooth, else an adapter is needed.

Total $75 - $130

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$50 (zero W + microsd + psu) + all the parts for building a gameboy zero

battery ~15

powerblock ~20

usb teensy ~15

controllermodule ~10

lcd and shield ~30

case ~20?

main buttons ~10?

audio amp and speaker ~10?

extra buttons and switches, wheels ~15?

Total ~$195

The CanaKit ones are usually good as a starting point (unless you don't want to buy the components individually, though as another person said, the power supplies that ship with them aren't the greatest.

If you DO want to buy the components individually, however, you only need to get the board itself, an optional case, and the power supply. Here's what I've seen most people use.

• Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (around $35 USD. It's the most powerful iteration of the Raspberry Pi. It might fit your needs, as it can play PS1 games pretty well.
  
• Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply (5V/2.5A)
  
  You could also invest in heatsinks or fans if you want to keep the Pi a bit cooler in temperature. Or, you could also buy a Flirc case, which is around $15 USD, which acts as a giant heatsink. It's one of the more popular cases around here, and for good reason. It's very reasonably priced in my opinion, and it does a good job at keeping the Pi nice and cool, so you don't need a fan.
  
  Speaking of cases, if you want that retro console look, there are some pretty good options, with one of the most well known case makers being Retroflag. They don't come with any form of cooling like heatsinks and fans, so you'll have to provide those separately.
  
  If you are asking about controllers, you can use both wired USB or wireless Bluetooth controllers as well (though you'll need to have at least a USB controller or a keyboard connected to the Pi for the first part of setting it up which will ask you to configure your controls which work across the RetroPie environment (that includes EmulationStation which is used to launch your games, and RetroArch which powers most of the emulators included with the default RetroPie install).
  
  You can read the RetroPie documentation for more information on RetroPie itself too.

Good to find someone else in my shoes, lol. I was in the exact same position a couple months ago before grabbing a Pi, so I'm not an expert by any means, but I've learned a few things.

As for plug and play kits, I'd avoid the ones with NES/SNES style cases as they have horrible cooling. If you're planning on using it as a RetroPi, you'll definitely need some better cooling. For passive cooling, you'll need something like the FLIRC case, which basically turns the entire case into a giant heatsink (https://www.amazon.com/Flirc-Raspberry-Case-Gen2-Model/dp/B07349HT26/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rpi+case&qid=1563297746&s=gateway&sr=8-5) or for active cooling, I'd suggest grabbing a cheap acrylic stack with a small 30mm fan off Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rpi+case&ref=nb_sb_noss). Keep in mind that these are Pi 3 B+ cases, and they won't work with the Pi 4 as the USB and ethernet are switched around, plus different HDMI ports.

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For your first Pi, a kit is nice as it includes heatsinks and a decent power supply. If you want to use RetroPi then having a kit with an SD card that includes NOOBS wont matter, as NOOBS doesn't let you install RetroPi. Also, the cases that come with CanaKit and Abox have terrible cooling if you're running something heavy like RetroPi, so I'd recommend getting these:

Rasbperry Pi 3 B+ Basic Kit: https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Power-Supply-Listed/dp/B07BC6WH7V/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=raspbery+pi&qid=1563297903&s=gateway&sr=8-8

FLIRC case: https://www.amazon.com/Flirc-Raspberry-Case-Gen2-Model/dp/B07349HT26/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rpi+case&qid=1563297746&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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Other than that, you'll just need an SD card to flash with RetroPi, maybe a USB stick to transfer ROMs over with, and a controller. 8BitDo make some really solid retro replica controllers so I'd suggest that possibly.

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As for a gaming PC, you could easily run most ROMS on a low end gaming PC, so if emulation is your main goal then you could easily build a 500-600 PC that would kick ass for ROMS. I mean, my Chromebook can run RetroArch pretty easily, so you don't need a ton of power. It's just that the Pi is a tiny SoC running an ARM chip so it's different than a full fledged x86 PC.

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The Pi 3 B+ struggles with N64 and PS1 some, so waiting for the Pi 4 to be RetroPi compatible would likely be the cheapest option to get yourself going. I have high hopes for it with regards to the N64 and other systems from that generation.

Several years ago I got a Raspberry Pi model A and it lagged in most SNES games. Needless to say, I was disappointed. Well, I just finished this SNES RetroPie build and I am happy. Here is the parts list I used:

• Raspberry Pi 3 model B+ CanaKit
  
• Kintaro's Super Kuma 9000
  
• I made a very detailed review here.
  
• Hori Mini PS4 Gamepad
  
• Patriot 64GB MicroSD Card
  
• Gdstime 25mm 5v fan
  
  Other than the fan (loud as heck) it is all excellent. So happy with this build. I did end up removing the POE pins to make the Super Kuma 9000 heatsink fit, so temps are phenomenal. Even with a light OC, the fan never turns on. Performance is better than expected.

As far as SNES-style controllers go, I'd say 8bitdo is your best best. The SN30 is a great all-rounder for RetroPie. It works both wired and wirelessly (via Bluetooth). They're a bit on the pricier side, but they're worth every penny IMO.

They won't work wirelessly with RetroPie out of the box, though, there is a bit of setup involved. Fortunately, there's a guide for that here.

You can also use NES/SNES Classic controllers with a Raphnet USB adapter for an excellent wired setup.

On the cheaper end of the spectrum, you'll find plenty of wired SNES-style controllers, but quality can vary wildly. Just make sure to check the reviews. A pair of iNNEXT pads for $8.99 USD seems like an alright deal, although I've never used them personally.

You do not need fans. This CanaKit is probably the only one I would suggest. The power supply has worked very well for me and it is basically the same price as buying a 3b+ and power supply separately.

The issue I have with most kits, is that they are trying to make as much money as possible on a lot of parts. This means you are going to be getting cheap parts. There are much better cases, like the Flirc Case(I use this one) or the Retroflag cases(if you want that retro console look), both of which are available on Amazon.

You would be better off getting some 8bitdo or iBuffalo controllers. Cheap controllers just do not feel right. While I have never used the CanaKit controllers they do not review well.

Finally, the SD card. Always buy this yourself, from a good brand and from a good vendor. Samsung (what I buy) and Sandisk seems to be the best reviewed and performing SD Cards. Performance is not that big of an metric for the Pi 3b+ though. You will want reliability from your SD card. A cheap card will cause more problems than what they are worth in my experience.

Just know, building a RetroPie without having anything already will cost you ~$100. They are not cheaper or easier than SNES classic. That being said, if you like tinkering, RetroPie's are a hell of a lot more fun.

Any time an SNES case comes up, I have to pimp the Super Kintaro. It's REALLY well made. Great heat sink, buttons work... just an awesome case, and suprisingly well prices for the high quality.

https://www.amazon.com/Kintaro-SNES-inspired-Raspberry-Case/dp/B079T7RDLX

I ordered this case off of Amazon that came with a fan and a few heat sinks for about $11. However, you can also buy this fan for about $8.

This video helped me see exactly what GPIO pin the red wire needed to be connected to (the fan only takes up two pins).

Do you have a fan or AC vent you could set it next to for a more immediate fix? Good luck!

just to let you know, you can buy the $5 raspberry pi zero w and install retropie on it. the "top of the line" model 3b+ is $29 which is a great deal as well. to spend $90 for a kit is a complete rip off! most people have a 5v power supply laying around. ($5) if you don't have a microsd card get one for ($5). you don't need fans, cases, heatsinks, bells & whistles right out of the gate. i have owned every revision of the raspberry pi since 2012 and i never bought that stuff. later on down the road if you love the completed project, then you can customize your setup with an interesting case, but not that junk. by then you will be able to research and pick the best stuff for yourself. here are some $12 controllers that work fine. you can also control with a keyboard ($5).

https://www.amazon.com/iNNEXT-Controller-Joystick-Gamestick-Raspberry/dp/B01N7ANDLC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535903748&sr=1-3&keywords=usb+snes

Kintaro SNES inspired Raspberry Pi Case - Super Kuma 9000 with functioning Power & Reset buttons, LED and Custom Aluminum Heatsink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079T7RDLX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wOY7AbC0YCKEK

This one is pretty cool, also the flirv case on Amazon is good for keeping the pi cooled without additional fans.

Yeah. Those tiny little heat sinks don't do much (since they're so small, they "fill up" with heat pretty quickly. And if you have no fan to dissipate that heat, they become useless at that point). They're more of a comfort blanket than anything. But for normal use, heat isn't an issue. (Even when overclocking).

If you ever get Kodi and notice the yellow square on screen, you might want to try a fan case. This is the one I'm using. It's pretty cheap, and the fan is pretty quiet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019SIAGTO)

I am, yea. I picked up a JBTek Transparent "case" which is really just two transparent acrylic plates with four posts (i.e. no walls) and a fan. (The case didn't come with instructions but the Amazon listing comments had instructions with photos from other customers which was a huge help.) I also got some a uxcell 25mmx25mmx15mm heatsink which I stuck on with Artic Silver thermal paste. Note that I mounted the fan pointing inwards which is the inverse of their photo, because it's better for cooling. (Same reasons you point your CPU's fans to blow in and not out.)

JBTek case: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M859PA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
uxcell sinks: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N631K9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
artic silver: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087X728K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I no longer see the temp warnings. :) Didn't involve any soldering either, which made me happy.

(Sorry for the massive delay; real-life's giving me a beating.)

http://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Samsung-Galaxy-Asus-Transformer-Charger-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6

This one is a beast. 3.5amp and it works great. Also used an Anker Powerport 2/4 and they both are great and similar dimensions to Apple ones and beasty too. Just make sure you have a good USB cable.

Flirc case.


https://flirc.tv/more/raspberry-pi-case


It looks nice, has very tight tolerances for sealing the case, comes with a thermal pad to connect the CPU to the entire aluminum block that is the case. One of the best passive cooling cases out there. Note that passive cooling still does not beat a fan, but it is often good enough.

Combined with the CanaKit which includes the excellent inline power switch.

https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Power-Supply-Listed/dp/B07BC6WH7V


Using one for a pihole, and one for a retropie.

> I'm looking to build an emulator that can play ps1 or n64 and back to the Atari.

Just a heads up, don't expect a flawless gaming experience with N64 titles on the Raspberry Pi 3. It simply doesn't have enough processing power to utilize the latest emulation methods.

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RetroPie on a Pi3 can be as expensive or cheap as you make it. At a minimum, you need the Pi3 and a housing ... and you may or may not have the rest laying around the house (micro sd card, power supply, keyboard, controllers, etc). Here's my go-to shopping list ... but again, this shouldn't be taken 1:1, but just as an idea of what you need.

• $40 Raspberry Pi 3
  
• $20 MicroSDXC Card - any size. 64GB for $23 seems to be a solid deal. - If you want to install large game libraries with video previews, look into a 128GB. They're not more expensive and you
  have way more room to play with. $40 - 128GB
  
• $16 Case - it can be as low as $5. I choose this one because it's simple and highly functional.
  
• $10 Power Supply - Don't mess around. Get one that will provide the proper voltage.
  
• $13 Mini Keyboard - I use mine all the time. Others use basic USB keyboards from Goodwill. Others SSH into the console. This is optional.
  
  Again, there are some very optional parts above. It can be as cheap or expensive as you want.
  
  
• Cheap: Pi3 w. $5 case and have everything else (keyboard, memory card, power supply, controller) at home, you're at $45.
  
• Not cheap: Pi3 w. $20 case, $45 256GB MicroSDXC, $20 back-lit keyboard, $10 power supply, $50 Wii U Pro bluetooth controller = $145
  
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  Until you have more specific questions, here's a good beginner video:
  
  How To Install And Set Up RetroPie 4.3 Or Higher Raspberry pi 1 2 3 Or Zero 2017 by ETA Prime
  
  ETA Prime makes content to help people, but he's not flawless himself. Building a RetroPie console is a bunch of trial and error ... but the people in this sub-reddit are more than helpful.

1. if I remember correctly the SNES version doesn't shut down the fan when turned off. I like this case better
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Retroflag-Functional-Shutdown-Heatsinks-Raspberry/dp/B07872ZDCS/ref=sr_1_1
   
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2. I recommend 64 GB or more for MicroSD card, and don't cheap out ether, you need a good one for read and write speed.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XX29S9Q/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_2?
   
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3. If you get a controller with analog sticks you can play most PS1 and N64 games
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000110-Gamepad-F310/dp/B003VAHYQY/ref=sr_1_2

I have this one which is a dollar more but with free shipping for Prime members, works great: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JU24Z3W/

I have USB controller adapters for NES, SNES, and Genesis (which does Atari style controllers too) and they all work wonderfully.

This is the SNES one I bought
https://www.amazon.com/SNES-Controller-Adapter-USB-Super-NES/dp/B002IXZ5DE

I wouldn't doubt the one you posted works, but obviously I can guarantee anything.

I use this one for Genesis but it's honestly a bit pricy for what it does. You might be able to find something much cheaper that works, but I wanted the extra functionality.
http://www.2600-daptor.com/Vision-daptor.htm

This is the NES one. Works with the advantage too!
https://www.amazon.com/Tomee-NES-Retro-Controller-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00HM3QCN2

Personally, I'd recommend these over the ibuffalo controllers. I haven't had good luck with those. The only issue might be tracking down the controllers but if you're willing to do that I'd go for the adapters. Nothing feels like or beats the actual hardware, IMO.

https://www.amazon.com/BIQU-Aluminum-Raspberry-Case-Enclosure/dp/B01H8L4EM8 This guy is good, but it blocks bluetooth so you may want a dongle. I hear good things about the FLIRC, too. if you want a fan check this on, though I hear it is loud: https://www.amazon.com/JBtek-Transparent-Acrylic-Raspberry-External/dp/B00M859PA6/

Make sure to pack in some thermal grease if you get a case that comes into contact with the board.

I would suggest not doing what you are asking.

Keep the SD card you have. Get a USB drive. They're half as much, and you can add on to the space you already have.

Here is one that is ~$28. Compared to ~$55 micro SD Card..

If you keep your current card and get a USB, you would have about 160 GB of space combined. It will also save you $20.

In my personal experience, I went from a 32 GB card that was supported and worked great, to one step up to a 64 GB (same model, just a larger size). For whatever reason the card can't read continuously, which causes pausing while browsing and stuttering during PS1 movie intros. I ordered two of them, and both have the same issues. I did lots of testing, Pi 2 and Pi 3, 2 different 32 GB cards and 2 different 64 GB cards. The 64 GB cards just had issues with reading and occasionally writing. There were never errors, or bad writes, just delays which can cause pausing. Putting the PS1 games on a USB drive solved that.

Edit: If you're using all the ports on the Pi, then upgrading the card might be less of a headache.

I just got a 3B+ lastnight, and had the entire thing setup with these wired snes cons in less than 4 hours.

10/10, 12/10 with rice, am doing again for a couple of my buddies.

QOL tips you wont find online, these are still fresh in my mind.

These will make sense as your working on the pi, they might not make sense now.

If your monitor has 2 inputs and you can side by side or PIP your PC and your Rpie ROM xfer is easier. You don't wanna walk out to your tv and back to your PC every time you change something.

The guides don't tell you but after you have your image on your sd card you need to slide it out of the usb transfer adapter and into the bottom of you pi, otherwise wont boot.

You will want at least 1 additional USB thumb drive or SD card (besides the one in the pi at this point) for ROM xfer.

You will want a dedicated usb (or wireless usb) keyboard for the pi during setup, don't mess with swapping you PC keyboard in and out, its slow and and pain in the arse.

Start amassing your ROMs as soon as you order your kit and make sure they are unzipped and sorted ahead of time.

If you have a good 1GB wired home network and over 100Mb coming into your house, scraping the meta data and art work for about 900 games across 4 systems took me another 2 hours with cleanup on the ones that were mis mismatched or skipped.

After you install Themes on the Pi you have to enable them back inside of retropi in the UI options.

Go ahead and download and install win32diskimager or etcher on your windows PC when you order the kit, you will need them.

You definitely need a Micro SD card to out the retropie image on.

As for power supplies: https://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Transformer-BlackBerry-Phone-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6

I wouldn't use anything else. I've gone through so many and have an official 2.5a charger and it's trash. Even not at max load before overclock I was getting lightning bolt warnings. The 3.5 amp charger is amazing.

I also suggest a mini keyboard with receiver. You do need a keyboard for setup and it being mini helped me a ton.

Optional : a power switch like Mausberry is nice.

Yep CanaKit is awesome, do yourself a favor and add this to the cart as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018BFWLRU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Stops the wear and tear for the power jack.

https://stephencoyle.net/the-pi-zero-simpsons-shuffler/

That's a pretty neat project. It uses the gpio to detect a button press. I have a neat pi case that does the same thing to add power and reset buttons for a pi.
https://www.amazon.com/Kintaro-Super-Kuma-9000-Functional/dp/B079T7RDLX/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=F4MY2SPQE0396CQ2GZ7B

Tracking my progress, settings, power and cooling setup here in the Raspi3 section. https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Overclocking
But basically I am using Heatsinks that are glued on with thermal adhesive as well as a case with an active cooling fan, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M859PA6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I never used one before the past few weeks either, and I'm never looking back. The buttons feel great, the Pi responds immediately...my only complaint is that the 1 and 2 shoulder buttons on both sides are a little too close, but that's negligible, you get used to it quick.

Here are my RetroPie details:

• Raspberry Pi 3, Model B+
  
• Argon One Mini Computer case for Raspberry Pi Model B/B+
  
• SanDisk 256GB Ultra MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
  (I know, I went a little overboard)
  
• 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller
  
• 5V 2.5A Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 3 B B+
  (I've since upgraded to the official one)
  
  Here are all the components together. The thing I love about the case is that it comes with a separate component that puts all of the ports on one side.

That is a nice case, but as for the on/off switch I heard they pull down the amps. You need 2.5A for that sort of clock/performance.

I've got this one and it's been great so far. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019SIAGTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this because I know it's the real deal and not 3rd party, but I'm sure 3rd party ones out there would work fine.

I recently picked up https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7ANDLC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on a whim and they are the best USB SNES controllers I have every had in my hand.

I am running my Roms off a 128gb USB drive. It's a feature they added official support for a few weeks ago. USB drives are cheaper than SD cards, and it keeps your games separate from your setup, which makes things easier if you need something up and need to reinstall or something like that.

https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Running-ROMs-from-a-USB-drive

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017DH3O5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_uhpHyb45WQ99Y

I also recommend something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM0XOH8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_1u9Eyb5JE1MZJ

I love the on off switch. Anything to make my life easier

I'd go for bigger if you want to put playstation games on there - those can be pretty huge. 64gb class 10 is just $22 on amazon right now

I got this kit with an in-line power switch (for another $5) a week ago and have been very happy with it. With a little Linux knowledge (basic moving around and editing files--literally knowing like two commands is all you need), I got everything up and running in about an hour. I then spent a few hours poring through the documentation and tweaking small settings.

i only trust the specs of the official power supply: https://www.amazon.com/Official-Raspberry-Foundation-Power-Supply/dp/B01LCNF8FU

mind you, now that i think about it, my pi froze once exiting kodi also. so maybe it's just kodi :)

Don't know about Sega. I am using Retrolink N64 Controller-- (https://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Nintendo-Classic-Enabled-Wired-Controller/dp/B008L3UUPS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484238556&sr=8-2&keywords=8bitdo+n64)

Works pretty good. Didn't know 8bit sells N64 gamepad till now.

i have a nespi case and have never seen the bolt. flirc gave me much better temps than my nespi with a heatsink - i honestly didnt think much of the flirc until i moved into the nespi and saw those higher temps.

i recently installed a single fan using the fan pins of the case. still no bolt. fan is almost silent but i question the airflow - doesnt seem like its doing much.

this fan:
Makerfocus 2pcs Raspberry Pi DC Brushless Cooling Fan Heatsink Cooler Radiator Connector Separating One-to-Two Interface 3.3V 5V for Raspberry Pi 2 an https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FW3DDQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WrTm3hZfiYGhn

this power supply:
Gowoops 5V 2.5A Power Supply Adapter Charger for Raspberry Pi 3 2 Model B, Micro USB Cable with Switch On Off LED Indicator Light and 2 Heatsinks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FM0XOH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_i8pUeemubq4rS

i do not overclock.

EDIT: i am NOT currently using the gowoops power supply. i have not tested it with a fan. i completely forgot that when i moved my pi to the bedroom, i plugged it in using my nes classic hdmi and power supply. so im using that currently, the power supply that came with my nes classic edition. i am having trouble finding a way to buy another of that exact power supply - its lite on branded

Something like this might work if you simply replace the included standoff posts with something longer picked up from the hardware store. This would allow extra vertical space for the powerblock. The case does fit the Raspberry Pi 3 even though it doesn't say so in the description.

Had a another thought... How are you turning the pi back on? It sounds like you have power always on to the pi... So do you have to unplug/plug it back in? If so you should remove power from the Pi's micro USB port after your script has run... Or did you install a similar product to the one I posted? That product has a chip built into the board that shuts power off until you press the power switch...

Maybe you could get an in line power switch like this one:
LoveRPi MicroUSB Push On Off Power Switch Cable for Raspberry Pi (Female to Male) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018BFWLRU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qNWvCb93S0Q8F

And once your shutdown script shuts the pi off, power it off with the in line switch... Then when you want it back on just push the button on the in line switch.

I've been using these and i like them a lot, proper vents and they don't feel 'cheap' like a lot of other cases: https://www.amazon.com/gp/prodeuct/B00MQLB1N6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like these power supplies because of the switch and included heatsinks. The pushbutton switches have sometimes been faulty for me personally so I don't mind spending a bit extra for these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FM0XOH8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

hope this helps :)

https://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-N64-Controller-Adapter-Pc/dp/B002B9FIUU

It got good reviews on Amazon. Maybe worth to checkout the comments

... they are junk, break easy, and the thumbstick is practically unusable. Total disappointment 8bitdo worked on this. Their other controllers are great.

I don't have a solution I accept. A workaround is getting an original N64 controller and then getting a USB adapter for it.

https://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-N64-Controller-Adapter-Pc/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=pd_cp_63_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002B9FIUU&pd_rd_r=KH9T0CQCHFN2N7ACTAMZ&pd_rd_w=2JdMZ&pd_rd_wg=Zv55X&psc=1&refRID=KH9T0CQCHFN2N7ACTAMZ

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MicroSD-Adapter-MB-ME128GA-AM/dp/B06XWZWYVP/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1502906744&sr=1-1&keywords=128gb+micro+sd+card

$45 MicroSD card, sold by Samsung through Amazon. The odds of this card being "fake" are slim enough that I'd wager real money. Sandisk sells the same thing for the same price.

Definitely beware of $20 128GB cards, but $40 could be achievable, especially during a sale.

Edit: Link

Something like https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2

I had one already for using 360 controllers wirelessly with pc and steam link

One dongle can pair 4 controllers just like an xbox. I've not any issues using these with retropie

Happy cake day!

Here's a link.

Most of us go with a power cable that has an on/off switch.

Here’s one on Amazon:
JBtek Raspberry Pi Micro USB Cable with ON / OFF Switch - Easy Start / Reboot !

Speaking of these, have you guys noticed the price doubling on the "Microsoft" branded adapter on amazon? Used to be 15, jumped up to 27 about a week ago.

Does the zettaguard or generic adapter get recognized by the pi immediately like the official adapter or do you have to do updates to get it recognized?

I would recommend buying the 25$ black Hori Pokken if you must have it asap. I own two of the black ones and I bought 10 of the yellow pokemon themed versions when they were on sale for 10$ a few months ago. Used them as part of retro pie gifts for my niblings (nephews and nieces). They are very solid controllers.

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Tournament-Controller-Officially-Licensed-Pokemon/dp/B01A6LEXFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511902297&sr=8-1&keywords=hori+pokken

They work fine -- I use the Tomee adapter ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00HM3QCN2/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new ) and it works like any other USB controller on both my PC and the Pi.

Here's a pretty simple fix that I use all the time.

I have the power hooked into my TV so it can only power on when I turn the TV on.

-JBtek USB Cable

Plugging it in turns it on. That's about it. You can get a power switch if you'd like to make is easier though. I've got a similar one to this, https://www.amazon.com/LoveRPi-MicroUSB-Switch-Raspberry-Female/dp/B018BFWLRU. Works fine for me but might not provide enough power for some rigs.

Also, some folks just keep their pi on all the time which negates the need to power it up.

Another vote for the wireless Logitech F710 (and against bluetooth). Also, the Wireless Receiver for Windows might be an option, assuming you have a bunch of Xbox 360 controller laying around :)

Go with a low profile stick so it doesn't stick out too far. I used this one and it works great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DH3O5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You should lol into using this controller for N64 games. [link on Amazon]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L3UUPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ljcuxbCHSTY4R)

Also, you need to configure the controller using one of these command lines:

/opt/retropie/configs/n64/mupen64plus.cfg
and
/opt/retropie/configs/n64/InputAutoCfg.ini

nice switch. always new pi stuff to learn just started myself ended up getting this http://www.amazon.com/LoveRPi-MicroUSB-Extension-Button-Raspberry/dp/B018BFWLRU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Depends on how hot your environment gets. Right now mine is overclocked and I haven't seen the little indicator for overheating yet during extended PSX gameplay. Right now my pi only has the cheap little heatsinks from the Vilros Kit.

However during the summer I'll have to upgrade to active cooling.

Personally I'm planning on getting this case JBtek - Amazon

The only time I had a heat problem was when I had my Pi 3 scraping games inside a closed secondary enclosure with a battery discharging, converting 12v to 5v, and a screen running. Normally, it takes a hot environment or extra heat sources to jack up the temps. Otherwise, ambient can dissipate enough heat not to worry.

I'd wait until your Pi actually starts complaining about temps, unless you're planning on overclocking from the get go. I've switched to a heat sink and fan case (from official case) for extra dissipation for my application, but Pi's are designed to NOT need extra cooling considerations.

Makerfire Raspberry Pi B+ Case Protective Case Enclosure Box with Mini Cooling Fan Heatsink Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SIAGTO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mNdjzbCFWH1N4

You need a dongle like this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HZFCT2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481798049&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=xbox+360+controller+dongle&dpPl=1&dpID=41plpDkTneL&ref=plSrch

Mine has frozen twice for a glitchy N64 ROM (deleted it) and once when trying to exit Kodi.

My Pi is not overclocked and the power supply is the standard CanaKit one (since it seemed like a legitimate piece of hardware)

I ordered this power supply instead since it is purportedly of high build quality. Are its electricity specs appropriate?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IJKG9R6/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

I play mostly SNES and GBA games. I go with the Switch Pokken Tournament controller.

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https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Tournament-Controller-Officially-Licensed-Pokemon/dp/B01A6LEXFK

I've added

https://www.amazon.com/LoveRPi-MicroUSB-Switch-Raspberry-Female/dp/B018BFWLRU

in line with the supply i already had. Works well and i haven't had any power issues with it either.

I have these: https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Tournament-Controller-Officially-Licensed-Pokemon/dp/B01A6LEXFK

Works well.

There is measurable lag on any bluetooth controller. I use wired controllers for this very reason. If you've ever tried to play rhythm based games it would be apparent immediately, and once you notice it it seems to get worse. I use these and they work great.

Retroflag GPi CASE for Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W with Safe Shutdown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RT9VGS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5gAvDbK86W836

You might be able to find it from other sellers but that’s where I ordered mine from. If you go to the retro flag site you’ll be linked to that page.

Just don't get one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B9FIUU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It requires calibration, which is.... not very manageable on the pi. Works fine on PC though.

Here is the same unit on amazon in case you have prefer it to ebay. https://www.amazon.com/Tablet-Ac-Adapter-Google-Nexus-Transformer-BlackBerry-Phone-Power-Cord/dp/B00IJKG9R6 admittedly it is .09 cents more.

Https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M859PA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The fan plugs right into the GPIO ports on one of the 5V pins. You can hear the fan in a dead silent room, but it's drowned out as soon as anything with sound starts playing. It's very quiet and I'm happy with it.

Just want to throw another case option out there. I've been using this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Makerfire-Raspberry-Protective-Enclosure-Heatsink/dp/B019SIAGTO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1509558556&sr=8-6&keywords=pi+fan+case&dpID=4112TLfelrL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

The included heatsinks work well with the fan, I've had zero cases of throttling or stutters even when overclocked. The only potential downside I found with the case is that the plastic is fairly soft and can scratch easily, but this was a positive for me because I needed to cut some holes for a power switch and auxiliary power input.

I would never recommend a RetroPie build without heatsinks and a fan. Emulation just requires a lot of power as a general rule, and a lot of Pi cases don't account for that, as if they were built for intermittent use like in IoT applications.

You don't have to claim DOA, just say you're not satisfied or its no longer needed. Amazon's return policy is quite lenient. Just, try to make sure the seller is Amazon, LLC and not a third party.

to OP... this flash drive isn't that big and allows you to save on some headaches.

If you have a little more cash to splash I would add some sort of USB storage into your build. Even if you don't have a ton of roms (PS1 or Dosbox or DC), adding roms back onto your SD card if something goes wrong is a time consuming and obnoxious thing. Plus you won't lose your saves if using a USB.

In summation, I like having the game files/metadata and the RetroPie data separate.

Edit: I don't have it, but I've seen this USB recommended often.

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Raspberry-Foundation-Power-Supply/dp/B01LCNF8FU/

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The extra .1V matters. Maybe other 5.1V power supplies might work but I've only used the official one.

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2

https://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-N64-Controller-Adapter-Pc/dp/B002B9FIUU/

https://www.amazon.com/MAYFLASH-N64-Controller-Adapter-Pc/dp/B002B9FIUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499717347&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+n64

Specifically this one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L3UUPS

Or this one, though you said NES Classic, which has the Wii connector:
https://www.amazon.com/Tomee-NES-Retro-Controller-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00HM3QCN2

Judging by reviews, this works with a Pi.

I personally recommend using the [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJKG9R6/](PWR+ 3.5A Power Supply.)

I've had ridiculous setups with this (RPi3, hard disk, wired controllers and a screen) and this never dips in voltage.

Why don't you just get a PS with removable cord, and a switched micro usb cable?

Alternately, you could get something from Mausberry made specifically for the pi.

this is the one i bought

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JU24Z3W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

I use one of these

https://www.amazon.com/LoveRPi-MicroUSB-Switch-Raspberry-Female/dp/B018BFWLRU

It comes with heatinks for some reason, right now my board is waiting on a NESPi case :D (CANT WAIT!).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FM0XOH8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was looking and saw that Vilros has come down on their kits actually. You can pick up a Pi 3, case, heatsinks, PSU, Samsung SD card, HDMI cable, and 2 iBuffalo USB SNES controllers for $80.

You can't buy everything that cheaply separately. I might pick one up just to replace the Rock64 I just returned.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J4HTOS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GfpNzbWE41SWJ

what did you use for a trackball? I could never get mine to work this is what I bought to do a golden tee and other games

This is the Pi unit I bought

https://www.amazon.com/Vilros-Raspberry-RetroPie-Buffalo-Gamepads/dp/B01J4HTOS8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484936205&sr=8-1&keywords=retropie+kit

and here is the tankstick

https://shop.xgaming.com/collections/arcade-joysticks/products/x-arcade-tankstick-trackball-usb-included

Here you go. Everything you need is in this kit. Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 RetroPie Arcade Gaming Kit with 2 Classic USB Gamepads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J4HTOS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GfpNzbWE41SWJ

i bought this 2 pack for 12 buckaroos (iNNEXT SNES) and so far so good

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pi 3b+

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BNX3M9M

case

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07349HT26

power supply

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMYQ33C

microsd

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MicroSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128GA-AM/dp/B06XWZWYVP

pi image

https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/releases/download/4.5.1/retropie-4.5.1-rpi2_rpi3.img.gz

Docs/Guide

https://retropie.org.uk/docs/First-Installation/

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MicroSD-Adapter-MB-ME128GA-AM/dp/B06XWZWYVP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1509735866&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=128+micro+sd+card&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&psc=1

Samsung 64GB 100MB/s (U3) MicroSDXC EVO Select Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME64GA/AM)

Kintaro just updated their SNES-inspired case design to have functional power and reset controls.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079T7RDLX

I'm using a 2.5 amp power adapter from CanaKit. This is the Raspberry Pi/adapter combo that my wife bought me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BC6WH7V/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I haven't looked but I imagine you can buy the adapter by itself.

I just ordered one here https://www.amazon.ca/Retroflag-CASE-Raspberry-Zero-Shutdown/dp/B07RT9VGS4/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EWPGBBJJJKFS0DWM1X9S

I have had great results with these two AC adapters, one switched and one not. Every other one I've tried was garbage. These two I have had no low voltage warnings in literally dozens of hours runtime.

• Gowoops 5V 2.5A Power Supply Adapter Charger and Micro USB Cable with On Off Switch and Heatsinks for Raspberry Pi 2 3 Model B
  
• CanaKit 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 Power Supply / Adapter / Charger (UL Listed)

For less messy amazon links you can extract the part after "/dp/" in

https://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Nintendo-Classic-Enabled-Wired-Controller/dp/B008L3UUPS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484238556&sr=8-2&keywords=8bitdo+n64

and make it:

https://amzn.com/B008L3UUPS

Or via smile link:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008L3UUPS

BEEP BOP

Plz send any recommendations via PM

But if you're in the UK, you get screwed on the price, paying double.

edit - ok, found it cheaper, but still 15% more expensive. Maybe that's adding on delivery charges from the USA

I ordered this AC adapter to avoid having to unplug every time I shut down.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FM0XOH8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm no expert or anything. I got mine two weeks ago and I'm up and running. I got this set and haven't had many issues with emulators, Kodi or anything that couldn't be fixed through software. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J4HTOS8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the link for the lazy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RT9VGS4/

Or hey... If you have no ambition at all... You could just go to Amazon instead.

> real analog stick

On games that let you push the buttons to set them I've been able to get it to work. This is the physical Item I have. It looks like an analog stick, and when I was testing it in the native windows settings it looked like it detected how much the joystick was pushed in a certain direction, not just on/off. I have read in other posts that there are devices that can take the original controllers and make them USB compatible and HONESTLY I can feel a quality difference between this and the original- not a big one but the joystick clicks when I hit a certain point. Others who have posted about the controller have similar issues or buttons that are flat out not at all responsive.



The other person who responded was mocking me so I am not sure if this response is the sort you are looking for. I may have posted in the wrong area, having trouble finding the right one. But it seems there is third party software that can do what the installation disk was suppose to do (key mapping I believe). I'll need to do a bit more research to find this out. I can update my answer for future people with similar problems... unless this is indeed the wrong area, in which case I didn't intend to and can remove it.

After struggling with the lightning bolt myself, I didn't take any chances and ordered this one. No problems now.