Using a Raspberry Pi, create a Retro Gaming device that can connect to a TV or computer monitor (HDMI or RCA). Equipment needed: *Raspberry Pi 3 B+ or Raspberry Pi 4 with Power Adapter *Micro SD Card & Reader *PC to setup the SD Card *USB Keyboard *HDMI Cable or 3.5MM Video AV Component Adapter
Category: Gaming
Connect a PC to a Commodore 1541/1571 drive
Did you ever want to transfer files from your old Commodore 1541/1571 drive between your computer and a real drive? Did you also want to use a real Commodore floppy drive with the VICE emulator? Me too! 😉 Both of these things are possible with the zoomfloppy device being offered by Retro Innovations. You can… Continue reading Connect a PC to a Commodore 1541/1571 drive
8bitdo Sega Genesis Receiver Review
8bitdo Sega Genesis Receiver Review The 8bitdo Genesis Receiver allows your Sega Genesis or Mega Drive to use a modern gamepad such as the PS4, PS3, XBox or Wii U (pictured) as well as a wide assortment of Bluetooth controllers. Also pictured on the right is another device used in a similar way for devices… Continue reading 8bitdo Sega Genesis Receiver Review
Install Sony Playstation Now (PS Now) on Ubuntu
I’m always looking at ways to play video games on Ubuntu Linux. This one is a doozy. With Playstation Now, you can play over 700 real PS2, PS3 and PS4 games on your Ubuntu computer. The technology uses streaming from remote server where the gaming console exists. Sony typically will give you a couple weeks… Continue reading Install Sony Playstation Now (PS Now) on Ubuntu
Sega Master System
If you are unfamiliar with the 8-Bit Sega Master System, the game system that Sega sold before the 16-Bit Sega Genesis – you are in for a treat. This third generation video game system debuted in 1985 in Japan as the Sega Mark III. The name wasn’t very well revived so when it debuted in… Continue reading Sega Master System
Gaming on the Raspberian Stretch Desktop
It really surprises me that there isn’t a Raspberry Pi gaming scene. I’m not talking about emulation. I’m talking about games that run native on the Pi in Raspbian. Old machines like the Atari 2600, Colecovision, ZX Spectrum and the Commodore 64 have an embarrassing wealth of new games coming out all the time. The… Continue reading Gaming on the Raspberian Stretch Desktop