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    Emulation Station Shutdown

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      tuki_cat
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      Pi Model: 3b
      Power Supply used: Official Raspberry Pi 5.1V 2.5A
      RetroPie Version Used: 4.4
      Built From: Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website
      USB Devices connected: IPAC 2 & Aimtrak gun

      Hi,

      I am having what I think is an issue with shutting down Emulation Station.

      I can press start and choose "Shutdown Emulation Station" but when I hit "Yes" my Pi appears to shutdown the screen switches off. However, a red LED is still lit on the Pi and anything that is using power from the Pi's USB ports is still operational (I have a small light plugged into the Pi that the backlights the marquee).

      The only way to switch it all off is to switch off the power, but I am worried about corrupting the SD card.

      Anything I can do to remedy this?

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        mitu Global Moderator @tuki_cat
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        @tuki_cat That's by design - the PI doesn't actually shuts down completely unless you cut the power. There's nothing that software can fix and that's why circuits like Mausberry or AtxPi exist.

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          tuki_cat
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          @mitu - Thanks.

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            jamesnj
            last edited by

            Try a NESPI+ case ... properly set up, it has a real working power button that triggers shutdown script and actually turns power off to the Pi.

            For your own playing, it is not necessary. But if a retropie/kodi/other setup is in a common area / family / kids / etc. it makes things much easier.

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