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    GBA Games Aren't Starting

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    • IceChes1I
      IceChes1
      last edited by

      Right, so I finally set up my Pi 0 set up with a keyboard I got for free. However, GBA games will not launch. Do I need a BIOS on the 0 or what? I didn't need any on my 4...

      On that note I'd also like to add that Minecraft Pi Edition isn't starting either, and Kodi just gives me the grey startup box.

      HOME CONSOLE
      Pi 4
      SanDisk 64 GB
      Master branch install
      3.5 amp CanaKit PSU
      Logitech F310, Dell keyboard, Dell mouse, JetFlash Transcend 16 GB USB stick
      HANDHELD
      Pi 0 W
      SanDisk 32 GB
      Random image I found. Had a driver I needed.
      IPEGA PG-9157 USB Receiver

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      • mituM
        mitu Global Moderator
        last edited by

        As always, please add the info requested in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first when opening a support question.
        The Pi0 has different default emulators than the Pi4 - so the default GBA emulator might need a BIOS. Take a note what emulator is running and check the GBA page to see if it needs a bios.

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        • IceChes1I
          IceChes1
          last edited by

          Okay. Thanks.

          Hardware: Pi 0 W
          PSU: 5000 mAh portable charger
          Version: 4.5.1
          Built from: A random image I found on LCD-Wiki. (It had a driver I needed preinstalled.)
          USB Devices: Ipega PG-9156 receiver dongle
          Controller: Ipega PG-9156
          Errors: None
          Log: I'll have to check
          Guide: None
          File: Not sure what to put here. Maybe this: /home/pi/RetroPie/roms/gba/Doom.zip
          Emulator: I'll have to check
          Config: Default
          To replicate: I don't know.

          HOME CONSOLE
          Pi 4
          SanDisk 64 GB
          Master branch install
          3.5 amp CanaKit PSU
          Logitech F310, Dell keyboard, Dell mouse, JetFlash Transcend 16 GB USB stick
          HANDHELD
          Pi 0 W
          SanDisk 32 GB
          Random image I found. Had a driver I needed.
          IPEGA PG-9157 USB Receiver

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          • IceChes1I
            IceChes1
            last edited by

            The BIOS started the games. Thanks @mitu!

            HOME CONSOLE
            Pi 4
            SanDisk 64 GB
            Master branch install
            3.5 amp CanaKit PSU
            Logitech F310, Dell keyboard, Dell mouse, JetFlash Transcend 16 GB USB stick
            HANDHELD
            Pi 0 W
            SanDisk 32 GB
            Random image I found. Had a driver I needed.
            IPEGA PG-9157 USB Receiver

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