Building a RetroPie Console

The parts used in building the RetroPie arcade console are listed below:

• A Raspberry Pi 4

• Wireless SNES Controllers

• Power Supply

• 2ft HDMI Cord

• A Raspberry Pi 4 Case

• A 64GB microSD card

The steps followed to build the RetroPie arcade console have been summarized below:

• Place the Raspberry Pi 4 into its case.

• Install the RetroPie Operating System.

  • • • Download the RetroPie SD-card image into the microSD card from a computer and select the appropriate image for the Raspberry Pi 4.

      • Format your microSD card to work with the Raspberry Pi 4.

      • Download a third-party utility called Etcher, and select your microSD card and the downloaded image from the previous step to "flash" the image to your microSD Card.

      • Put the microSD Card into your Raspberry Pi 4 and connect all the peripherals and turn it on.

• Setup your Raspberry PI 4.

  • • • Connect your Raspberry Pi 4 to the internet, and configure your controllers.

      • Navigate to RASPI-CONFIG and choose "Expand Filesystem" from the menu. (The Raspberry Pi 4 should restart.)

• Download and play games.

  • • • Using a flash drive, transfer ROMs (digital copies of games) from your computer into the Raspberry Pi 4.

      • You're ready to play!

The RetroPie build was a success, and the console is currently housed in Julian Room 300. The Tenzer Center is inviting you to come play some old-school arcade games and have fun. Possible student engagement events involving building the RetroPie console and playing games on it would be planned in the future so spread the word!