The first retro game I played on a Raspberry Pi was Super Mario on RetroPie. Back then, RetroPie was almost the default recommendation, and it’s the setup I used for years. But things have changed. Batocera has improved a lot, and it’s now one of the first options I recommend to beginners. Batocera is the…
An Xbox controller seems like the perfect gamepad for Raspberry Pi retro gaming, but getting it working is not always as simple as plugging it in. I tested it with a Raspberry Pi to see what works, what needs extra setup, and which connection method is the easiest. The Xbox controller can connect to the…
When I set up a Raspberry Pi as a media center, I often think the same thing: it’s already under the TV, with a controller nearby, so why not use it for retro gaming too? If OSMC is already installed, there’s no need to wipe everything and start again with RetroPie. RetroPie can be installed…
I’ve tested just about every retro gaming system on Raspberry Pi, and I keep coming back to Recalbox. It’s simple, fast, and perfect if you want to start playing quickly. If you’re not sure how to install it or add your games, I’ll show you exactly how to do it step by step. RecalBox is…
I grew up in the 80s, so what we now call “retro games” were all my childhood. You know, blowing into cartridges, pixelated graphics, and the NES Zapper to play Duck Hunt. So running those same games on a tiny Raspberry Pi was really exciting to me. But once RetroPie was installed… nothing. They don’t…
Retro gaming on Raspberry Pi is starting to be a crowded market: Recalbox, RetroPie, and Lakka, all offer the same end goal: playing old console games on your Pi. Now, a new challenger has arrived called Batocera. I have tested it, and today I’ll share with you what I’ve learned. To install Batocera on a…
So you’ve started retro-gaming on Raspberry Pi, but for some reason, the game you’re emulating doesn’t play the way you remember. Is there anything you can do to improve how it runs on your Raspberry Pi? Definitely, and in this post, I’ll share with you my tested techniques. Emulation performance on a Raspberry Pi can…
In the early days of the Raspberry Pi, retro gaming was one of its most popular uses. It helped bring it to a wider audience (not just schools and programming nerds). But it’s a big topic, not necessarily as intuitive as you might think, so you might need some guidance to get started. Well, that’s…
Lakka is an interesting alternative to Retropie and other retro gaming systems. It’s now supported by most Raspberry Pi models and is even included in the Raspberry Pi Imager’s OS list. Let’s see how to install it and get started, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. The easiest way to install Lakka on a Raspberry Pi…
I love turning a Raspberry Pi into a tiny retro gaming console, but choosing the right software isn’t always obvious. I’ve spent time with both RetroPie and Recalbox, testing what each one really offers. If you’re wondering which one you should install, I’ll walk you through it. Overall, RetroPie allows for more advanced customization and…
