How many of you found out about RetroPie because you couldn't buy the NES Classic?
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I knew about RetroPie (or at least knew it was possible to run emulators on a Raspberry Pi) for a while, but was planning to get an NES Classic for its simplicity -- I have a 5yr old and an 8yr old, and they would be able to use this as is without me worrying about them messing up the configuration. But the short length of the controller cables scuttled this. My HDMI are routed through the walls, limiting where the NES gets plugged in. Short cables would mean you would have to sit in an awkward place in order to play.
So after a little research I went the RetroPie route on an RPi 3 and got 8bitdo bluetooth controllers. Easy to play sitting in a comfortable spot. I do not regret the decision at all! Kids love playing Bomberman. I have already spent HOURS playing Dr. Mario. It just means that I need to be around to make sure that it gets shut down properly, and that they don't accidentally unpair the controllers.
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@j.e.f.f if you disable the runcommand joystick, then install emulationstation kids then disable the retropie menu in /opt/retropie/configs/all/emulationstation/es_systems.cfg then they cant mess anything up. Also i would disable the rgui menu hotkey for the controller. All easier than it sounds.
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I don't specifically remember, but I'm pretty sure the nes classic led me to RetroPie. I'm so glad it did. I started using linux for university related research two years ago, so this little device was a perfect playground for the player/researcher in me. I'm also glad it initiated me to the world of Raspberry Pi. I don't know why I was turned off by them when they launched... I was an idiot! I managed to program a Simon Says game on Python with LEDs for the first time last week. I am in love with this machine!
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After reading a review of it and seeing how it's controllers were a bit of a let down I remembered I had read about retropie a while ago and realised I could play more than nes games for about the same price
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I hang out on a tech/geek forum, and someone there started a thread about the Nintendo Classic shortly after it was announced. It took about 3 replies before someone brought up the RPi, including a few links. After a bit of discussion about the shortfalls of the Classic and the advantages of the RPi I decided to get a RetroPie system. I found a complete Vilros kit on Amazon and shared a link to it on FB since it was about a week until my birthday. My lovely wife bought me one. I've loved it ever since. It even inspired me to finally drop Windows and switch my main PC over to Ubuntu.
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Actually, kind of. I got intrestead in this kind of product when I saw the nes mini. My friend bought a RPi3 and I thought it would be fun.
But I have been into emulation for over 15 years.
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I just learned about it today and I'm ordering the best parts I can find for a few of them right now.
This thing is great! So Glad I wasn't able to locate the NES Classic, or I would have been chasing so many other consoles, just to do what this one machine can do!
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@Elterrible I recommend this this then
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@p33te Do you have a version thats good for the USA?
Also, anyone liquid cooled these puppies?
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I've been looking for a US power supply with a switch as well and I found this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I1OESI6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AMIHZKLK542FQ
As for water cooling, the Pi 3 doesn't seem to get that hot.
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@enderandrew Not even with Overclocking?
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@enderandrew I didn't need a whole kit, but I did find the power supply sold separately so, this added a little more to the price, but it isn't bad.
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Even with overclocking, generally a simple heat sink will do. You could try a water-cooling set-up, but at some point you defeat the cost of the Pi being so cheap. And you might find it difficult to get a water-cooling set-up for a case so small, and a chip so small.
And I'm in the same boat where I'd prefer a different case and don't need a full kit. So I'm still looking for a decent US power supply with a built in switch as well.
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@enderandrew Here's the case I'm getting...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3UBE3T/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3UCASNNG2EZ1E
It comes with a push button power switch, heatsink, and fan.
The only down side is the fact that you cannot pull the SD Card, without pulling the board. I'm getting around this by using a 64 Gig Card and my cost per machine is about $95.
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@Elterrible the same shop sells US and EU adapters too
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@herb_fargus I've been into the raspberry pi since day one and finding RetroPie a year or so ago, it's been great. I work on call and being able to take all my games from my arcade cab on the road with me is priceless. The support here and the updates are outstanding. I just want that NES classic to gut the case.
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been on here for awhile... i refused to buy a classic because of the limited games and the fact it doesn't have lesser known strategies
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I created a replica image and console.
Raspberry Pi 3
3D printed NES case.
2 USB NES controllers.
8GB SD card and I shrank the image down to 2.5GB, I'm just not sure I'm supposed share the link to download stuff like that on here. But heres some pics.
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@Elterrible if you're interested in water cooling, for the fun / hobby, then check out this video https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=n8tNs7riYzc
If you're worried about heat, then a small heatsink with a small fan (40mm) will be more than enough for as far as the Pi3 will overclock. -
I was thinking more of long term sustained life for the board. A simple closed loop cooler with a tiny fan and radiator. I figure if they can do it for an i5 for $60, a simple little cooler for this would be about $15 to $20.i
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