The Raspberry Pi Guide to Retro Gaming : Consoles, handhelds, and arcade machines

Creating the perfect retro gaming setup in the comfort of your own home is easy with a Raspberry PiThis book shows you all the tips and tricks you need to start playing all your favourites from yesteryear. Retro gaming enthusiasts love Raspberry Pi for how easy it is to use for their retro games, especially when they can do it all on one device and not need a roomful of consoles and computers like in the 80s and 90s. Inside you'll find information on how to create a simple, quick setup to relive the glory days of gaming, along with more advanced tips on achieving the perfect emulation machine thanks to advanced techniques, hardware upscalers, and dedicated video converters. There's a lot of devices and extra tips that you'll find in here, from finding or making the right controller to connecting older peripherals to your Raspberry Pi. Our step-by-step guides also include how to create a nifty pocket handheld for retrogaming on the go, and a full-size arcade machine to maximise your nostalgia. All this and we'll also show you where to find legal ROMs, play your old floppies and CDs, and get games running from online stores.