RetroGaming

Overview

I want to do a class at HeatSync in which you make a retro gaming device. I want it to scale, from a single-player desktop controller up to a four person cabinet, I'm hoping we can support it all.

I'm imagining a combination of existing tool qualification classes, new classes for developing specific skills, and lab time where you can come in and use the tools with a lab TA who can answer questions.

Hardware

Brain

BYOB: Bring your own brain.

Raspberry Pi: Pi 3 or higher supports quite a bit. Earlier Pi's can do the really old 2D stuff. Pi 4 is the best choice.

Old laptop: Keep it as a laptop, or tear it down for parts.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jeLCQ62vFk
• https://www.instructables.com/Laptop-to-Desktop-Conversion/

Old desktop.

Other SBC

MiniComputer

Controls

Cheap buttons and sticks from Amazon.

Nice buttons and sticks from Amazon / Happ / other.

USB Encoder

Wireless console controllers.

Software

Linux

https://itsfoss.com/retro-gaming-console-linux-distros/

Windows

But... why?