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RetroPie

retropie.org.uk

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Purpose
RetroPie turns a Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine for arcade, home-console, and classic PC games.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The project points users to its documentation, FAQ, and community forum for help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Additional emulators
The pre-made image includes multiple emulators, and additional emulators can be installed from within RetroPie.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Components
RetroPie combines RetroArch, EmulationStation, and other projects.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Controller support
The first-boot menu configures controls for EmulationStation, RetroArch emulators, and select standalone emulators.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Customization
The project provides configuration tools for users to customize the system.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
The project points users to RetroPie Docs for component information and frequently asked questions, and invites documentation contributions through pull requests.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Emulators
The pre-made images include emulators for common systems, and additional emulators or ports can be installed separately.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Game files
ROMs and BIOS files are copyrighted and are not included with RetroPie.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Hardware requirements
The installation guide lists a Raspberry Pi, MicroSD card, display, power supply, and game controller as required hardware.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
How it works
RetroPie combines RetroArch, EmulationStation, and other projects, with EmulationStation serving as the graphical front end.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Install methods
On Raspberry Pi, the setup script supports binary or source installs; on other supported platforms, only source installs are available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maintenance
The project says it is primarily maintained by a few enthusiasts in their free time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Manual installation
The setup script is designed for Raspberry Pi OS on Raspberry Pi, OSMC on Vero4K, or Ubuntu on ODroid-C1 or PC.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Other setup tools
The documentation lists Wi-Fi configuration, SSH, additional controller setup, and cheat codes as setup options.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Ready made images
Bootable pre-made images are available for Raspberry Pi.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
ROMs and BIOS files
ROMs and BIOS files are copyrighted and are not included with RetroPie.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Setup options
Users can install a ready-to-go SD image or install RetroPie manually.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Source code
The RetroPie-Setup project is hosted on GitHub and can be downloaded by cloning its repository.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported setup environments
The setup script is designed for Raspberry Pi OS, OSMC on Vero4K, or Ubuntu on ODroid-C1 or PC.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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