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    Making a console (rpi 4)

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    • IanDaemonI
      IanDaemon @mitu
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      @mitu said in Making a console (rpi 4):

      @omission229 said in Making a console (rpi 4):

      How do I do that? I am new to this HDMI.

      Did you ever connected anything to your TV so far ? How did you do it ? HDMI is just a port in which you connect the audio/video cable. Want to read more - check out the Wiki page about it.

      You can check your preferred Internet shopping site.

      The 1st Amazon link posted is a for a minimicroHDMI to HDMI cable, that should be enough to connect your Pi4 to the TV.

      Yes, MICRO. Not mini.

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      • omission229O
        omission229
        last edited by omission229

        The 8bitdo controller is a bit of a bargain. Do you know any other bluetooth controllers for cheaper? Also how do I pair it with the pi?

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        • mituM
          mitu Global Moderator @omission229
          last edited by

          Also how do I pair it with the pi?

          It's explained in the docs - through the setup script.

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          • omission229O
            omission229
            last edited by omission229

            How do I find the mac address?

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            • mituM
              mitu Global Moderator @omission229
              last edited by

              @omission229 What for ?

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              • omission229O
                omission229
                last edited by

                For the pairing, it says that you can select the mac address from the list but how do I find it?

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                • mituM
                  mitu Global Moderator @omission229
                  last edited by mitu

                  @omission229 Usually the name of the device is displayed, so it will be enough to select it.
                  I suggest you first get your Pi and then follow https://retropie.org.uk/docs/First-Installation/ to install it. If you have questions then and you can't find the answer in the docs, then come ask in the forums.

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                  • omission229O
                    omission229
                    last edited by omission229

                    Hmm yeah good idea, sorry to bother you. I just wanted to know what I am getting into you know? Because it's my first time.

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                    • omission229O
                      omission229
                      last edited by omission229

                      Another thing, how much gb of ram will I really need for retropie? 2gb model or 4 gb model? Keep in mind most of the time i will be playing dreamcast and psp the 3d stuff.

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                        Zering @omission229
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                        @omission229 2 GB. I don't think you'll ever use more than one.

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                        • omission229O
                          omission229
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                          True

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                            omission229
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                            I've read that Dolphin Emulator needs 2gb of ram. So does it still work fine if it is max or does it always need a little extra space?

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                              Zering @omission229
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                              @omission229 You will not play Dolphin on the Raspberry Pi.

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                                • omission229O
                                  omission229
                                  last edited by

                                  Thank you, by any chance do you know a different bluetooth controller that's cheaper than this?
                                  https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07VFR96YS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ANP120TAQRWM2&psc=1

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