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    RetroPie don't boot

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      Seriuskiller
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      I install Raspbian on a SD card and the Raspberry 3 starts with no problem, I then format the SD card to Fat32 and install RetroPi (I install retropi the same way as I install Raspbian) and nothing happens, the green light doesn't blinks, so the card is not being read. Is there a reason why the card is read with Raspbian and not with RetroPi? Could it be because of the power source? I'm using a 2A source until my 2,5A doesn't arrive.

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        BuZz administrators @Seriuskiller
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        @Seriuskiller Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

        Which image ? Did you unpack it as detailed in the installation instructions ? 2.5a is recommended for a RPI3, 2a may not be enough, but the boot issue may be due to incorrectly written image or bad download, or something else.

        You can also use https://etcher.io/ to write it without unpacking.

        To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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