Retro games on the Raspberry Pi
Gamer’s Paradise
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With the right software, you can turn the Raspberry Pi into a versatile console for retro games.
If you are a gaming console enthusiast, the Raspberry Pi is a powerful accessory for your hobby. In addition to recalboxOS and RetroPie, Lakka is now climbing into the ring on this small-board computer and bringing old console games to life.
If you are of a certain age, you might remember the entertaining games from the 80s with simple block graphics, an equally simple plot, and background noise that usually consisted of a few notes. These technically and visually simple games have recently become popular again, and you don't have to invest in consoles or online games: A cheaper and more flexible Raspberry Pi is more fun, and you can play on your TV set, just like the old days.
The retro gaming platform Lakka [1], a LibreELEC derivative with the RetroArch desktop, a Rasp Pi, and a TV or monitor can mutate into several gaming consoles thanks to a wide variety of emulation options.
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