When you boot RetroPie, you'll be prompted to configure your game controller. What if you're using your Raspberry Pi for a particular purpose and don't want to format the SD card? You're in luck you can install RetroPie as an app on your Raspberry Pi, and load your emulation software as and when you need it. You'll find more detail in our guide to installing a Raspberry Pi operating system. Etcher will notify you when the process is complete, at which point you should safely eject the card, insert it into your Raspberry Pi, and boot up. Confirm your microSD is listed under Select drive (click the button and browse to it if not), then Flash to begin writing RetroPie to your microSD card. Next, open Etcher, and under Select image browse to the disk image for RetroPie, and select it. You should have downloaded the suggested software, and have the SD card to hand. The power supply should be within easy reach, but disconnected.

Some Amazon sellers bundle up the Raspberry Pi 3 with a suitable case and game controllers.īefore you begin, make sure your Raspberry Pi is connected to your TV, and the game controllers are ready to use. Suitable game controllers can be bought online, as can Nintendo and NES style cases. Suitable case (for that authentic look).Optional USB keyboard (for initial setup).

Etcher SD card writing software from etcher.io.

You can build your own Nintendo NES Classic Edition today, using a low cost Raspberry Pi computer! We recommend a Raspberry Pi 3 for the best results, although you can squeeze out some more juice using a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (although this might be less stable).

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