![]() Creating the entire thing from scratch using monitors, wood, and a lot of veneer, the end result could easily have travelled here from the 1940s.Įxample 2 – the HackerHouse Portable Console… built-in controller… thing It felt wrong to include this within Arcade Cabinets as it’s not really a cabinet. And while you may consider putting more than one example in #5 cheating, I say… well, I say pfft.Įxample 1 – Sean (from SimpleCove)’s Retro Arcade ![]() I can’t create a list of RetroPie builds without mentioning the unusual creations that appear on our social media feeds from time to time. Here’s YouTuber DaftMike‘s entry into the RetroPie Hall of Fame: a mini-NES with NFC-enabled cartridges that autoplay when inserted. What better way to play a retro game than via a retro game console? And while I don’t condone pulling apart a working NES or MegaDrive, there’s no harm in cannibalising a deceased unit for the greater good, or using one of many 3D-printable designs to recreate a classic. Ivan Villatoro used an old Burger King toy and Pi Zero to create one of the smallest RetroPie Gameboys around… and it broke the internet in the process. With the release of the Raspberry Pi Zero, the ability to fit an entire RetroPie setup within the smallest of spaces has become somewhat of a social media maker challenge. If you’re looking for a more personal gaming experience, or if you simply want to see just how small you can make your build, you can’t go wrong with a handheld gaming console. With sensors that start the machine upon your approach, LED backlighting, and cartoon vinyl artwork of his family, it’s easy to see why this is a firm favourite. One maker, YouTuber Bob Clagett, built his own RetroPie Arcade Cabinet from scratch, documenting the entire process on his channel. Whether it be a tabletop version or full 7ft cabinet, more and more RetroPie arcades are popping up, their builders desperate to replicate the sights of our gaming pasts. While the arcade cabinet at Pi Towers has seen better days (we have #LukeTheIntern working on it as I type), many of you makers are putting us to shame with your own builds. This ‘Mid-century-ish Retro Games Table’ by Reddit user GuzziGuy fits a screen and custom-made controllers beneath a folding surface, allowing full use of the table when you’re not busy Space Raiding or Mario Karting. If you don’t have the space for an arcade machine, why not incorporate RetroPie into your coffee table or desk? Here’s five of what I believe to be some of the best RetroPie builds shared on social media: 1. Alongside the RetroPie unit, many makers are building incredible cases and modifications to make their creation stand out from the rest. From Alex Kidd to Ecco the Dolphin, Streets of Rage 2 to Cool Spot, nostalgia junkies can get their fill by flashing the RetroPie image to their Pi and plugging in their TV and a couple of USB controllers.īut for many, this simple setup is not enough. RetroPie, for the few who are unfamiliar, allows users to play retro video games on their Raspberry Pi or PC. If you’ve yet to hear about RetroPie, how’s it going living under that rock?
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