MiketheBSG
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Hmmmm, for some reason, mine actually stays. I have to look and see why it does that. I do know that there are two seperate options regarding the BIOS. I'll get back with you shortly to try to help you out with this.
Raspberry Pi Gaming thread - Cheap emulation and gaming projects
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Hmmmm, for some reason, mine actually stays. I have to look and see why it does that. I do know that there are two seperate options regarding the BIOS. I'll get back with you shortly to try to help you out with this.
My NeoGeo mode stays set to UNIBIOS across all games, but the BIOS setting defaults to the MVS BIOS whenever I launch a game that I haven't pointed to the UNIBIOS yet. Once I change that setting to the UNIBIOS it will remember it for just that one game.
When I look in the "core options" cfg file I notice it's creating a setting pointing to the UNIBIOS on a per-game basis. I'm just wondering if I can set UNIBIOS to be the default BIOS selection for every NeoGeo game.
I'm still perplexed as to why they broke RGUI functionality in the recent updates. Back on 7.x I could just make all of these changes in the RGUI on a per-emulator basis and they'd stick just fine. Now it's a pain just to set a default shader that you want to apply for a particular emulator.
It's best to look at a Zero as a slightly faster Pi 1. So it can run everything up to PS1 games like the 2 and 3 but may have sound issues with SNES games and filters will be out of the question. Some PS1 games may struggle.
MiketheBSG
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Everything except N64. Neo Geo and some arcade games will only work using PiFBA, but most arcade games should still function normally.
So I just came across this tidbit on the wiki:
So maybe I just need to get a newer neogeo.zip for the UNIBIOS selection to stick as the default.
So I thought I had everything you should have for an emulation machine but I've been reading that it's bad for the Pi if you turn it on and off with the cable instead of using an on/off switch, and that this can cause data loss.
Is this important or do most people manage without one? If it is important, what one can I get that's cheap? Also, how do I even use it when I have a case for my Pi?
Is this important or do most people manage without one? If it is important, what one can I get that's cheap? Also, how do I even use it when I have a case for my Pi?
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
It's not switch vs cable, but rather actually shutting it down (by command or menu option) instead of just cutting power.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
I'm thinking of making a handheld system out of a Pi.
One thing though-- is I imaging screen lag is a concern. Anyone have an idea how to research the best screen for a portable game system?
One thing though-- is I imaging screen lag is a concern. Anyone have an idea how to research the best screen for a portable game system?
gingerbeardman
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Buy one from somewhere like Pimoroni who have done the research already
https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/2-8-usb-tft-touch-display-screen-for-raspberry-pi-v2
Hey all,
I cracked, my best friend offered me to go see his father and both get a Bartop made.
We worked 7 hours today and both have this done so far...we have two identical structures just like this!
We'll be going back there in about a month, in the meantime we'll buy monitors, buttons/sticks and all the jazz needed to finish this project...I never would have gone so far alone though, it's a chance his father had all the tools at hand.
I would like to build the same type of arcade for my raspberry pi, but I only have a 16:9 display. The Dell UltraSharp U2410. You wouldn't happen to have any suggestions on how to modify the plans you used to fit such a monitor?
I use this one:
Only issue was the placement of some small chips on the board that I needed to dremel some of the panels down to fit over, maybe two cuts. They might have revised the case to deal with that by now.
Just sharing this solution in case anyone else runs into the same problem that I did on the most recent build of Retropie:
If you set the NeoGeo mode to UNIBIOS in the core options but games aren't defaulting to using the Unibios, make sure your neogeo,zip contains Unibios 3.2. I guess Retropie looks for the latest Unibios version when trying to apply it by default once you've selected UNIBIOS for the mode in core options, and if it's not present in the ZIP it won't select it by default.
If you set the NeoGeo mode to UNIBIOS in the core options but games aren't defaulting to using the Unibios, make sure your neogeo,zip contains Unibios 3.2. I guess Retropie looks for the latest Unibios version when trying to apply it by default once you've selected UNIBIOS for the mode in core options, and if it's not present in the ZIP it won't select it by default.
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Ultimate Starter Kit - 32 GB Edition - On sale as part of Amazon Prime Day for $71.99
My question is this: Does anyone here think this is worth it for a noob? I've been thinking about starting this project for a while now, strictly for gaming and emulation (NES - PS1). I'm somewhat daft when it comes to hardware, so I was wondering if a starter kit would be better than buying a la carte. I did put together my gaming PC so I'm not totally worthless. Would anyone here definitely recommend just buying the components separately and going about it that way in order to save money?
My question is this: Does anyone here think this is worth it for a noob? I've been thinking about starting this project for a while now, strictly for gaming and emulation (NES - PS1). I'm somewhat daft when it comes to hardware, so I was wondering if a starter kit would be better than buying a la carte. I did put together my gaming PC so I'm not totally worthless. Would anyone here definitely recommend just buying the components separately and going about it that way in order to save money?
So I've updated both lbr-snes9x-next and lbr-fceumm from the binaries to see if they helped with input lag, and I didn't feel a difference.
Is the two-frame lag reduction just something that works by default after updating the emulators, or do I have to change something in their configs?
Is the two-frame lag reduction just something that works by default after updating the emulators, or do I have to change something in their configs?
The only things necessary in that whole kit is the USB power and the SD card, the rest is for build projects. You may have a Micro SD card laying around, a case can be as cheap as $5, and I got my power supply from MCM Electronics for $6.
I think more than twice the cost of a Pi 3 alone is too much if you just want to try Retropie.
Thanks for the reply. I haven't thought about my retropi project in a couple of months and I saw this and got deal fever. I suppose I can pull this off for about $60, yeah? I would want a 32gb card because I intend to emulate a lot of my favorite PS1 games. So... Mobo, Power Supply, and memory card should be all I need huh.
kikonawa
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The cheapest you can buy on ali express
What type of controller are you going to use?
I was planning on using a wired xb360 controller, but will definitely want to invest in a Snes30 at some point. Is there one that works particularly well with the Pi 3 B?
broncobuster
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Costlier than other cases, but I have the FLIRC case. Downside is on the Pi3 to remove the micro SD requires tweezers or unscrewing the case.
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Thanks for this, I just dove in, because fuck it.
Ignatz Mouse
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I bought a kit out of convenience, I don't regret it. I got a decent wireless mini keyboard our of the deal.
If you have a PS3 controller (I think PS4 works as well) they work pretty easily. In setup hit the option to pair PS3 controllers and it basically puts it in BT mode that will let you plug in a PS3 controller with a USB, hit the home button, and it pairs. Works wirelessly after that, and you can do that for I think up to 4 controllers.
Just be warned if you want to use any other bluetooth devices, pair them BEFORE you enable pairing for PS3 controllers, since it replaces the default bluetooth service.
Okay, thanks. I sold my PS3 a while back so I don't have any PS3 controllers laying around. I may look into using the Wii U Pro Controller, that'd be dope.
Curious: since the RasPi 3 has an ethernet port and WiFi, is online multiplayer possible using any of the emulation software? Could servers be set up for Street Fighter 2 / Rival Schools / co-op games, etc? That would be pretty dope, especially if a few devs could also work out a friends list in the future. Are these kinds of online capabilities possible with the current hardware, or is this a pipe-dream?
Retropie uses Retroarch, which supports net play if the emulator core does.
https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/netplay
MiketheBSG
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Has anyone actually tried Netplay on RetroPie?
Did you switch to dispmanx?
No. Do I need to in order to reap the benefits of the input lag reducing code changes made to those emulators? I was under the impression that shaders won't work with Dispmanx.
UPDATE: So I just switched by SNES to Dispmanx, and I can definitely feel reduced input lag. But as I feared, it does not honor any of my overlay/shader settings when using Dispmanx. After switching back to unset (defaults to OpenGL) in the configuration editor, my overlay and shader were back but I felt slightly higher input delay that I did on Dispmanx.
I guess I'll have to choose which is more important to me: Floob's awesome CRT shader/TV overlays or more responsive controls.
Considering getting a Raspberry Pi 3 (the latest model) for game emulation and had a few questions I wanted to ask:
1. Can the Pi 3 do sound over HDMI?
2. Will Xbox 360 or Xbox One wireless controllers work? Wired controllers?
3. How well does N64 and Dreamcast roms work? What are the framerates like? What resolution/settings do you guys use?
4. Do you guys feel like the Pi makes a good portable game emulation system or is there something better that you guys could recommend?
Was considering the $75 Pi back from Amazon to plug directly into my HDTV via HDMI and was wondering if the Pi was a good choice or if you guys had a better recommendation for portable emulator gaming bliss?
1. Can the Pi 3 do sound over HDMI?
2. Will Xbox 360 or Xbox One wireless controllers work? Wired controllers?
3. How well does N64 and Dreamcast roms work? What are the framerates like? What resolution/settings do you guys use?
4. Do you guys feel like the Pi makes a good portable game emulation system or is there something better that you guys could recommend?
Was considering the $75 Pi back from Amazon to plug directly into my HDTV via HDMI and was wondering if the Pi was a good choice or if you guys had a better recommendation for portable emulator gaming bliss?
1. Yes
2. I know at least wired Xbox 360 controller works
3.
4. Raspberry pi is a very small unit, making you can pretty much take it anywhere. There are people who have built a game boy like builds, so it's possible to make portable gaming console
MiketheBSG
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1) Yes
2) Yes
3) Both are kind of wonky. A lot of games will work just fine but you may run into some problems. You can see some videos online on YouTube for examples in how they perform.
4) I have seen many people make this thing called Super Game Grrl that looks awesome. Personally I would have wanted something like an original Game Boy Advance style setup.
It can't unfortunately, as it's not a USB controller. It uses the same port / input as the bottom of the Wii Remote, like what you would plug the Wii nun-chuck or classic controller into.
Nope. It's a Wii compatible classic controller.
guys....
Finally a bluetooth N64 controller.
8bitdo doing amazing stuff.
FUCK yes!!! If they do a Dreamcast one my controller emulation needs will be complete!
RealityCheque
Banned
This is the correct answer. First thing I thought of when I saw it. I'll probably buy it on Day 1 on the off chance someone nails homebrew on it.
broncobuster
Banned
More than a specific system pad, I'd love 8bitdo to make The Homer of gamepads to support most systems. Two sticks, six main face buttons, four shoulder buttons, an addition dedicated Hotkey button. Along those lines.
pantsattack
Member
Would you rather use a modded Wii or Pi for emulation? I don't have anything on hand for either so I'm not swayed by that. What's more powerful? Easier to set up?
motherxwolf
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Just got one one these fam, it's about to go down! I installed retro pie but it was kind of a messy installation. Now I wanna format the micro sd card do reinstall it correctly but my PC crashes when I try access the micro sd card. Any tips on how to clean this out?
KojiKnight
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Wii is probably easier to setup... Just drop letterbomb and the emulators/roms into a folder and you're pretty much good to go.
Pi has far more emulator options, but it also has much more involved setup. It's infinitely more customizable though.
pantsattack
Member
There is. Mayflash Wii port to USB for pcs.
Modded Wii:
- true 240p output via component and, if using a PAL system menu, RGB SCART.
- choices between Retroarch, individual emulators and the official VC
- Native Wii and GameCube support paired with USB hard drive capability for storage. Nintendont also allows native support for the Wii U Pro Controller and Dualshocks.
- Takes all of ten minutes to set up and then it's done. No more tinkering.
- N64 emulation is very, very good (official VC and ROM injection. not64 is good too)
- everything just works
I have set up numerous retro pie setups, and I'm confident in saying that the Wii is the better decision every time for most people. Hell, you can even buy them for half the price of the Pi2 nowadays. The only downside is a lack of grunt for PS1 games and heavier arcade titles.