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[Aurongel]

I would love to get one of these as an emulation station, however I can't buy it for a month or so. Is there any way to get the software running on my PC via virtual PC, so I can tinker with it all then copy it onto the Pi when I buy it?

I doubt it because emulators on the Pi are built specifically for that architecture compared to your PC.

Also, I highly doubt that emulators on the Pi 2 will be that much more powerful than the same emulators on the first generation. The single core frequency only received a boost of 200mHz so the software will need to be rewritten to take advantage of multithreading across all four cores.

 

[nampad]

I doubt it because emulators on the Pi are built specifically for that architecture compared to your PC.

Also, I highly doubt that emulators on the Pi 2 will be that much more powerful than the same emulators on the first generation. The single core frequency only received a boost of 200mHz so the software will need to be rewritten to take advantage of multithreading across all four cores.

They also changed the core from the old ARM11 to Cortex A7.

 

[jem0208]

Eh, (a version of ) Win 10 is coming to the RP2.

http://www.raspberrypi.org/raspberry-pi-2-on-sale/

Would it potentially be possible to stream X1 games to this thing then?

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

I don't follow the Raspberry Pi product lines at all so maybe someone could explain to me but what's supposed to be exciting about the specs? My initial thought was that's a seriously weak processor for 2015 and my old 2013 phone is not far off pushing double that so I'm a bit lost on what the geek in me is supposed to be excited about. I'm guessing they're basically an emulation machine? But even then most laptops from 2010 onward will outdo it surely? Not to mention I can't even name a tablet device with specs below 1ghz off the top of my head. I just feel like I'm missing something here.

 

[FaintDeftone]

I've always wanted one of these to tinker around with. May have to jump on this soon.

 

[hodgy100]

Would it potentially be possible to stream X1 games to this thing then?

if the version of win10 for it supprots the xbox app then yeah I guess it would.

I don't follow the Raspberry Pi product lines at all so maybe someone could explain to me but what's supposed to be exciting about the specs? My initial thought was that's a seriously weak processor for 2015 and my old 2013 phone is not far off pushing double that so I'm a bit lost on what the geek in me is supposed to be excited about. I'm guessing they're basically an emulation machine? But even then most laptops from 2010 onward will outdo it surely? Not to mention I can't even name a tablet device with specs below 1ghz off the top of my head. I just feel like I'm missing something here.

yeah you are. Its not a consumer electronics device. Its for tinkering and home computing / electronics projects. the thing has pretty decent specs considering its low price. this device isnt to be compared with smartphones and tablets and they are specific applications for consumers.

have a read of this http://www.raspberrypi.org/about/

 

[Alx]

I don't follow the Raspberry Pi product lines at all so maybe someone could explain to me but what's supposed to be exciting about the specs? My initial thought was that's a seriously weak processor for 2015 and my old 2013 phone is not far off pushing double that so I'm a bit lost on what the geek in me is supposed to be excited about. I'm guessing they're basically an emulation machine? But even then most laptops from 2010 onward will outdo it surely? Not to mention I can't even name a tablet device with specs below 1ghz off the top of my head. I just feel like I'm missing something here.

The most exciting thing about a Raspberry Pi is that it costs $35. It's probably the cheapest, fully-functional device you can find, so it's the perfect toy for students and hobbyists.

 

[Doczu]

I don't follow the Raspberry Pi product lines at all so maybe someone could explain to me but what's supposed to be exciting about the specs? My initial thought was that's a seriously weak processor for 2015 and my old 2013 phone is not far off pushing double that so I'm a bit lost on what the geek in me is supposed to be excited about. I'm guessing they're basically an emulation machine? But even then most laptops from 2010 onward will outdo it surely? Not to mention I can't even name a tablet device with specs below 1ghz off the top of my head. I just feel like I'm missing something here.

Price and low power usage makes it a great video media center and home server. The possibilities are almost limitless and if someone wants to make a "smart" home it's great for it (low price, power usage etc).

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

Thanks for responses! Wow I was really missing something there. This actually looks like a cool little device and I wouldn't mind having a mess around with one in the future if I manage to wrap my head around programming at some point, and that price point! Like you've said, seems like a good cheap little device for messing around with. I'll be keeping these in mind.

 

[zombipuppy]

Seems to be out of stock everywhere at the moment. Any info on when it will be available for purchase again?

 

[ThreePiMatt]

Are there any Retrode alternatives? I'd like to make an emulation box with a Pi, but I'd like to do something that takes real carts.

 

[jem0208]

if the version of win10 for it supprots the xbox app then yeah I guess it would.

Hmm. If this turns out to be the case it would be something I would be very interested in buying. A little streaming box for my bedroom would be fantastic.

 

[Damaniel]

Seems to be out of stock everywhere at the moment. Any info on when it will be available for purchase again?

I ordered mine from Element14 within a couple hours of the release announcement, and just got a confirmation of my order today. Expected ship date? 2/24.

Unless there's some magical stock sitting somewhere other than their official distributors, I expect you'll be waiting a while.

 

[BearPawB]

My brother in law bought me a raspberry pi 1, loaded up with assorted emulators and stuff.
I love it, but some games chug a little sometimes. I know nothing about programming.

If i buy a 2, and put in the memory card will it work automatically? Or is it possible to code something to the pi itself?

 

[hodgy100]

Are there any Retrode alternatives? I'd like to make an emulation box with a Pi, but I'd like to do something that takes real carts.

retrode works with a pi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjj8n21xBKo

 

[ThreePiMatt]

retrode works with a pi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjj8n21xBKo

Yeah, but the problem is you can't buy Retrodes anywhere anymore.

 

[hodgy100]

Yeah, but the problem is you can't buy Retrodes anywhere anymore.

oh

 

[brightsons]

I just picked up a RPi 2 at Micro Center during my lunch break (they only got 5 of them).
Gonna try to get RetroPie or Lakka.tv working on it. Had issues with my wireless 360 controller when I attempted this a couple years ago on my RPi B but hopefully the process is ironed out and much easier.

 

[Mihos]

My brother in law bought me a raspberry pi 1, loaded up with assorted emulators and stuff.
I love it, but some games chug a little sometimes. I know nothing about programming.

If i buy a 2, and put in the memory card will it work automatically? Or is it possible to code something to the pi itself?

No, the 2 has some different kernel options and the old revisions won't boot on the Pi 2. Depending on which Pi you do have, you may be able to look at how the memory is split to increase your performance some. There are a lot of forums about tweaking performance and overclocking etc for emulators.

The weird this is, I took one out of a Pi 2 and put it in an older B+ and it booted up fine... They must have just extended some of the libraries to support Pi 2 instead of making custom ones.

 

[Card Boy]

Look what arrived in the mail today.

I think i will wait the 2.4 stable release of Retropie before transferring everything over. People are reporting N64 games are running close to or is 60FPS now on this thing.

 

[Maximo]

Look what arrived in the mail today.



I think i will wait the 2.4 stable release of Retropie before transfering everthing over. People are reporting N64 games are running close to or is 60FPS now on this thing.

Jealous, currently putting together the most affordable parts online before I order anything, gonna be my next Kodi Device.

 

[Ensirius]

Look what arrived in the mail today.



I think i will wait the 2.4 stable release of Retropie before transferring everything over. People are reporting N64 games are running close to or is 60FPS now on this thing.

Wait a minute. Are you telling me you can get N64 emulation at 1080p 60fps on my TV for 35 dollars?

 

[KennyLinder]

Jealous, currently putting together the most affordable parts online before I order anything, gonna be my next Kodi Device.

Do the old cases fit do you know? I am really interested in one for media playback.

 

[Diablohead]

Wait a minute. Are you telling me you can get N64 emulation at 1080p 60fps on my TV for 35 dollars?

If you can find a cheap ouya you can do that already, sort of... ish.

Pi 2 sounds like it could really deliver bang for it's price.

 

[KojiKnight]

Wait a minute. Are you telling me you can get N64 emulation at 1080p 60fps on my TV for 35 dollars?

Yep except for a few added accessories such as...

A case
storage
bluetooth or wireless adapters for keyboard, mice, and/or gamepads
HDMI/video cables
micro USB power cable
powered USB hub if your USB devices have decent power draw

So depending on what/if you have any of those things handy or left over from something else it could end up being substantially more

 

[DeviantBoi]

Yep except for a few added accessories such as...

A case
storage
bluetooth or wireless adapters for keyboard, mice, and/or gamepads
HDMI/video cables
micro USB power cable
powered USB hub if your USB devices have decent power draw

So depending on what/if you have any of those things handy or left over from something else it could end up being substantially more

So I could power the whole thing with a USB cable?

My TV has an HDMI and USB slot on one side. I could just plug in the HDMI and USB and I'd be good to go?

 

[KojiKnight]

So I could power the whole thing with a USB cable?

My TV has an HDMI and USB slot on one side. I could just plug in the HDMI and USB and I'd be good to go?

Again, depends on the power draw and if you plan on using USB/any extention devices.

Your TV's USB is likely going to be pretty low power since it'd designed to just power a flash drive, which may not even be enough to power the Pi itself, let alone the Pi and whatever you'd be using for controls/keyboard.

 

[Ryde3]

Anyone know where I can order one in Canada? Thanks.

 

[Fliesen]

So I could power the whole thing with a USB cable?

My TV has an HDMI and USB slot on one side. I could just plug in the HDMI and USB and I'd be good to go?

not really.

The Raspberry Pi is somewhat famous for being very picky about power supplies. If your power supply has random dips in power output, the device might just crash.

a dedicated MicroUSB power supply is a must, and - depending on how many and what kind of USB devices you plug into the PI - a powered USB hub is often recommended.

 

[Ensirius]

Yep except for a few added accessories such as...

A case
storage
bluetooth or wireless adapters for keyboard, mice, and/or gamepads
HDMI/video cables
micro USB power cable
powered USB hub if your USB devices have decent power draw

So depending on what/if you have any of those things handy or left over from something else it could end up being substantially more

I need to get me one of these.

 

[blu]

not really.

The Raspberry Pi is somewhat famous for being very picky about power supplies. If your power supply has random dips in power output, the device might just crash.

a dedicated MicroUSB power supply is a must, and - depending on how many and what kind of USB devices you plug into the PI - a powered USB hub is often recommended.

MicroUSB power connectors are often incapable of passing the amperage on even as modest boards as the Pi 2. A barrel connector - the proper solution, is way too often snubbed these days.

 

[ALLseeingEYE]

So...I've been realizing how cool it would be to have a Raspberry Pi 2 device that runs Windows 10, and that I can carry around in my pocket.

A few questions:
- Does anyone know where I could buy a small touchscreen that would function with this?
- How would I power this thing for a portable device?
- Any advice for also creating USB gamepad controls for a small portable Raspberry Pi 2 device?

 

[Fliesen]

So...I've been realizing how cool it would be to have a Raspberry Pi 2 device that runs Windows 10, and that I can carry around in my pocket.

A few questions:
- Does anyone know where I could buy a small touchscreen that would function with this?
- How would I power this thing for a portable device?
- Any advice for also creating USB gamepad controls for a small portable Raspberry Pi 2 device?

i'm quite sure you'll find a much more ergonomic solution at a very reasonable price once Windows 10 is out.

once you add the SD card, the WiFi dongle, a battery pack(?!), a LCD screen which is also a semi-decent touch screen (?!), the price advantage is long gone and you'll be much better off with a very basic Windows 10 tablet that has all these things integrated.

 

[Card Boy]

Yep except for a few added accessories such as...

A case
storage
bluetooth or wireless adapters for keyboard, mice, and/or gamepads
HDMI/video cables
micro USB power cable
powered USB hub if your USB devices have decent power draw

So depending on what/if you have any of those things handy or left over from something else it could end up being substantially more

You basially need a

Micro USB cable
HDMI cable
A gamepad or keyboard
Storage

Most people have the first 3. Use the spare HDMI from your consoles, use the USB cable from your current phone. If you have a 360 pad or PS3 controller use that. Keyboard can be used from your current PC or can SSH into the Pi using Putty from your PC to set it up.

Just get one of these for a controller.

You can get them for as little as $2 from ebay.

Just storage is needed. A 4 gig microSD is needed minimum, I recommend 16gig. Yes a case is highley recommended.

I will make a RetroPie OT once the version 2.4 image is stable so i can help newcomers.

 

[Terra]

Will PS1-emulation be possible on this one?

 

[ALLseeingEYE]

i'm quite sure you'll find a much more ergonomic solution at a very reasonable price once Windows 10 is out.

once you add the SD card, the WiFi dongle, a battery pack(?!), a LCD screen which is also a semi-decent touch screen (?!), the price advantage is long gone and you'll be much better off with a very basic Windows 10 tablet that has all these things integrated.

Yeah, fair enough. The real bonus for me, would be if on top of the touch screen, I could have full gamepad controls. That would be ace for running emulators or low spec steam games. You are likely right though, the monstrosity that I would eventually create, would probably be upwards of $200, be bulky, and probably even lower spec than most off-shelf devices that will hopefully be coming out.

 

[Samuray]

I've been thinking about getting a Pi for a while now because I would like to get into Amiga emulation. Couple of questions:

1. Amiga should be doable with this, yes? (AFAIK it works on the older models)

2. The Pi 2 doesn't seem to be available anywhere for order or pre-order in Germany. How come?

3. I can"t very well run Amiga games via HDMI on my LED TV (or..I could, but it would be butt-ugly) -- so I would love to hook it up to my Sony CRT, with the other retro systems.
So....RGB. Plus sound.
Seems to be impossible from what I found on Google. But I don't want to sport Composite either. Any way out of this one?

Thanks, folks!


EDIT: Forgot question no. 4

Will I be able to play Shadow of the Beast, Turrican 2, Katakis, Apydia, Supercars 2 and Quik & Silva with music intact or will it be off somehow?

 

[ALLseeingEYE]

I found some great screen options. Quite reasonable and cheap prices:

http://www.neosecsolutions.com//index.php?cPath=17&sid=1755be380874f626bf804c21b873ca6b

 

[wihio]

I have had a Pi since the beginning and also just got my Pi 2, and would just like to state that perhaps the coolest thing about the Raspberry Pi is its ability to change function totally by simply swapping sd (or microSD) cards. On one card I have an awesome kodi setup with OSMC, on another I have a PirateBox setup so that I can access media on a portable drive with my iphone or ipad on the go, and on another I have retropie for access to a ton of emulation. Heck, I even had a card that would turn my pi into an FM radio transmitter.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. I can't wait to see what comes with the release of the Pi 2.

 

[Rabid Wolverine]

Was looking to buy new Raspberry PI but caught this on the Kodi Hardware forums.

ODROID-C1 $35

http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=210987

Apparently can do DTS-MA pass through, and decode HEVC.

Openelec build has been released also for it. Waiting for more impressions.

 

[Sanjay]

Just bought myself a Pipo X7 for like 80€ (hasn't been shipped yet though)

Cpu Intel bay trail Z3736F 2.16Ghz
Gpu Intel HD
RAM 2GB DDR3
Bluetooth 4.0, Wifi, Ethernet, 4 USB 2 ports
Windows 8.1

to replace my Raspberry and use with emulators.

But damn, this new Raspberry is tempting at the price..

Hot damn that price is amazing for its specs, the Pipo X7. Where for 80€? thats like £60.00, a steal.

 

[NinjaFridge]

I'm always tempted to buy one of these but I have no idea what I would use it for.

 

[Marc]

Got mine the other day and been messing around with it.

Has anyone gotten Raspbian working with XBMC and maybe RetroPi?

I am looking for images as I keep getting errors when trying to make XBMC, would be so much easier if I could just clone someone's set up. I thought this would be a common thing to do, to share your build with people but I am finding nothing.

 

[0wing]

Was looking to buy new Raspberry PI but caught this on the Kodi Hardware forums.

ODROID-C1 $35

http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=210987

Apparently can do DTS-MA pass through, and decode HEVC.

Openelec build has been released also for it. Waiting for more impressions.

No 23.976 Hz output.

 

[cRIPticon]

I don't follow the Raspberry Pi product lines at all so maybe someone could explain to me but what's supposed to be exciting about the specs? My initial thought was that's a seriously weak processor for 2015 and my old 2013 phone is not far off pushing double that so I'm a bit lost on what the geek in me is supposed to be excited about. I'm guessing they're basically an emulation machine? But even then most laptops from 2010 onward will outdo it surely? Not to mention I can't even name a tablet device with specs below 1ghz off the top of my head. I just feel like I'm missing something here.

For $35, you have a complete computer with HDMI, external screen connector, GPIO pinouts, etc. Extremely modifiable, it is a fantastic system for retro gaming as well as imbedded system/projects. Arcades:

Camera:

Raspberry Pi embedded in an DSLR: http://www.davidhunt.ie/raspberry-pi-in-a-dslr-camera/

Cluster computer:

http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/researchers-build-supercomputer-legos-and-raspberry-pi.html

Lots and lots and lots more. Very cool stuff. I have one system and have two of the new boards on order.

 

[blu]

Camera:

Raspberry Pi embedded in an DSLR: http://www.davidhunt.ie/raspberry-pi-in-a-dslr-camera/

You might want to avoid Xenon camera flashes with that ;p

BTW, the first ARMv8 affordable board just got out of the door:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=96Boards-HiKey-8-Core-ARMv8

 

[Zombie James]

You might want to avoid Xenon camera flashes with that ;p

BTW, the first ARMv8 affordable board just got out of the door:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=96Boards-HiKey-8-Core-ARMv8

Wonder why these boards include HDMI instead of DisplayPort. They could cut the licensing fees and drop prices down further.

 

[blu]

Wonder why these boards include HDMI instead of DisplayPort. They could cut the licensing fees and drop prices down further.

So you could use them with most TVs out there.

 

[Aesthet1c]

So is this basically something I can put in my living room and stream my PC games to using a dual shock 4 controller? If all of that is possible and runs smoothly I will buy one today.

 

[Mr Ed]

I've been thinking about getting a Pi for a while now because I would like to get into Amiga emulation. Couple of questions:

1. Amiga should be doable with this, yes? (AFAIK it works on the older models)

2. The Pi 2 doesn't seem to be available anywhere for order or pre-order in Germany. How come?

3. I can"t very well run Amiga games via HDMI on my LED TV (or..I could, but it would be butt-ugly) -- so I would love to hook it up to my Sony CRT, with the other retro systems.
So....RGB. Plus sound.
Seems to be impossible from what I found on Google. But I don't want to sport Composite either. Any way out of this one?

Thanks, folks!


EDIT: Forgot question no. 4

Will I be able to play Shadow of the Beast, Turrican 2, Katakis, Apydia, Supercars 2 and Quik & Silva with music intact or will it be off somehow?

Actually, it is possible. I haven't tried UAE4all on my Pi 2 yet so can't comment on the emulation part. I am working on an Arcade Cabinet. But you CAN hook up your Pi to a LED TV (or PC monitor). Although it will be an investment. There is a device called RetroVGA. It creates scanlines on a hardware level. But its a VGA device. So you'll need a HDMI -> VGA Converter too. If you consider getting one, get a converter with its own power supply. The Pi usually doesn't give enough juice over HDMI to power the thing and a lot won't work (i know, i tried a few). So yes it can be done, but it will cost you.

Edit:
And your Led TV needs to have a VGA port of course.