Raspberry Pi

BeabullBeabull
in Everything Else
Ordered a raspberry pi to put retro pi on and run emulators. Figured this would help with higher definition for video capture with elgato, plus open the more expensive games to me. To which would most likely lead me to selling a majority of my carts. Anyone else do this, pro/cons? I'm sure this has been discussed thoroughly already, haha.

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  • TulpaTulpa
    I have a Raspberry Pi Zero W that I use for GB/GBC, TG-16, and a few others.
  • xMaGuSxxMaGuSx
    For captures it has pro's and cons. But if you are just looking to get clear gameplay captures it can be a great way to get them without having to get an upscaler.



    It all depends on how you feel about emulation and what that means for your captures. If you are speedrunning, using an emulator could be an issue depending on the community and game. Just a small example.
  • NintendoAge ModeratorNintendoAge Moderator
    I've been on the fence about this (getting and loading one up, at least). Cheap, and so many "kits" available including retro-inspired cases.



    I worry about input lag and my fleet of TV's. Also, I suffer from the "Paradox of Choice" when emulating, that I'm not so sure I can overcome. That is, whenever I have 100+ games available in a single menu system, I tend to just walk away...
  • TulpaTulpa
    Originally posted by: barrelsAndRivets

    . Also, I suffer from the "Paradox of Choice" when emulating, that I'm not so sure I can overcome. That is, whenever I have 100+ games available in a single menu system, I tend to just walk away...

    Do what I do. Get a wifi enabled one, have all the ROMs on your computer, and throw a handful on the Pi at a time, rotating some in and out.



     
  • xMaGuSxxMaGuSx
    Originally posted by: barrelsAndRivets



    I've been on the fence about this (getting and loading one up, at least). Cheap, and so many "kits" available including retro-inspired cases.



    I worry about input lag and my fleet of TV's. Also, I suffer from the "Paradox of Choice" when emulating, that I'm not so sure I can overcome. That is, whenever I have 100+ games available in a single menu system, I tend to just walk away...

    That last part is a major issue for a lot of us, i know it is for me. I ended up not getting an SD2SNES this past holiday because i changed my mind and said i would use original carts that way i don't have as many games to choose from and i actually need the game to play it. Hoping it helps motivate me. 



    I even changed my collecting habits because of it. I only collect CIB. But now i am going to collect loose for many games so i can own them and play them, as well as CIB for special games. 



     
  • NintendoAge ModeratorNintendoAge Moderator
    Originally posted by: Tulpa

     
    Originally posted by: barrelsAndRivets

    . Also, I suffer from the "Paradox of Choice" when emulating, that I'm not so sure I can overcome. That is, whenever I have 100+ games available in a single menu system, I tend to just walk away...

    Do what I do. Get a wifi enabled one, have all the ROMs on your computer, and throw a handful on the Pi at a time, rotating some in and out.



     



    If I pull the trigger I'll have to try that.



    As a recent example, I very happily went through the process of soft-modding a Wii I got for next to nothing. Thoroughly enjoyed the modding process. However, now that everything's loaded on there and working... I don't play any of the emulation stuff (though I do play the 5-or-so Wii games I have loaded on the card)

     
  • BeabullBeabull
    Speed runs wont be an issue for me, as I can barely beat a game to begin with, haha. I hadnt thought of the choice predicament yet. Generally, by the time I pick something on a streaming service, it is too late to watch it or I dont feel like it anymore.
  • TulpaTulpa
    Be sure to read the https://retropie.org.uk/ site, especially the docs and forums. Pretty much everything you need to know is there.



    Nice thing about Retropie is that it covers the basics. Most common emulators are ready out of the box, and the more obscure stuff can be enabled fairly easily. ROM loading over wifi is simply accessing the Pi on your network, and loading ROMs in the proper folders. Reboot the Pi and the new ROMs show up.
  • BeabullBeabull
    Thanks for the advice.
  • CMRCMR
    I want a raspberry pi that runs windows xp.
  • WATA GRADED WEBSITEWATA GRADED WEBSITE
    Rock the pi and downsize. Line your pockets with cash.
  • ExplodedHamsterExplodedHamster
    I've kind of split the baby and gone with Framemeister and Everdrives, while still retaining a pretty decent portion of my collection for games and systems that mean something to me. I do use a Pi and RetroPie/Can't remember the name of the other one for a standup arcade. I also bought the wireless Genesis controllers from Krizz, which are expensive but amazing. Hoping they hit other systems.



    I prefer native systems for retro.
  • JamesRobotJamesRobot
    I am doing this soon. Mainly so I can play Tempest on the TV with a spinner knob.
  • PuppyWafflesPuppyWaffles
    I love my pi. Hands down the best gaming purchase I have made! Definatly spend the money on a good housing unit because these things run hot!
  • final fight cdfinal fight cd
    Lag is horrendous. To me, it was not even worth it. Would rather drop the cash for the legit cart than have to get used to it.  
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