# Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi ## Overview I’m a child of the 1980s. _Miami Vice!_ Skinny ties! Big hair! Honest, I had hair then…and every town had _at least_ one good video game arcade. Thanks to the super affordable Raspberry Pi and some clever software, anyone can re-create the classic arcade experience at home. Adafruit brings the genuine “clicky” arcade controls, you bring the game files and a little crafting skill to build it. http://youtu.be/tm6n126Mp5E Classic game emulation used to require a well-spec’d PC and specialized adapters for the controls, so it’s exciting to see this trickle down to a $40 computer. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/824/medium800/gaming_joust.jpg?1396874780) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/retro-gaming-with-raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-setup.md) ## Featured Products ### Raspberry Pi Arcade Cabinet Pack [Raspberry Pi Arcade Cabinet Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3272) Couldn't get one of those Nintendo Mini Classic consoles? No problem, we've got you covered with this **no-solder no-tools** required kit! Video games are one of the most popular applications for the Raspberry Pi (and one of the best gifts to get over the holidays). Play... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3272) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3272/guides) ### Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B - ARMv8 with 1G RAM [Raspberry Pi 3 - Model B - ARMv8 with 1G RAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3055) Did you really think the Raspberry Pi would stop getting better? At this point, we sound like a broken record, extolling on the new Pi’s myriad improvements like we’re surprised that the folks at the Raspberry Pi Foundation are continuously making their flagship board better. ... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3055) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3055/guides) ### Raspberry Pi Zero - Version 1.3 [Raspberry Pi Zero - Version 1.3](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2885) At first glance, the Pi Zero isn't much.  It just looks like a slimmed down version of the Raspberry Pi we know and love.  But when we started to think of the possibilities - [and what a well-chosen set of accessories could add](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2816) -... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2885) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2885/guides) ### SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC) [SD/MicroSD Memory Card (8 GB SDHC)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1294) Add mega-storage in a jiffy using this 8 GB class 4 micro-SD card. It comes with a SD adapter so you can use it with any of our shields or adapters. Preformatted to FAT so it works out of the box with our projects. Tested and works great with our In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1294) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1294/guides) ### Small Arcade Joystick [Small Arcade Joystick](https://www.adafruit.com/product/480) This snappy 8-way joystick beckons you to play with it! It is rugged, and not too large, reminiscent of a Pac Man arcade cabinet. Unlike the potentiometer-based 2-axis and mini thumbsticks, this joystick uses 4 snap microswitches so it's good if you want a directional control but not the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/480) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/480/guides) ### Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Pink [Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Pink](https://www.adafruit.com/product/472) A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common arcade controls (often referred to as 30mm diameter) but have some nice things going for them that justify the extra dollar. First,... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/472) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/472/guides) ### Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Red [Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Red](https://www.adafruit.com/product/473) A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common arcade controls (often referred to as 30mm diameter) but have some nice things going for them that justify the extra dollar. First,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/473) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/473/guides) ### Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Yellow [Arcade Button - 30mm Translucent Yellow](https://www.adafruit.com/product/474) A button is a button, and a switch is a switch, but these translucent arcade buttons are in a class of their own. They're the same size as common arcade controls (often referred to as 30mm diameter) but have some nice things going for them that justify the extra dollar. First,... 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