You'll choose the disk image (.iso file) and choose the microSD card as your destination. Both types of software are pretty simple. You can use Win32DiskImager on Windows or Apple Pi Baker on Mac.
#How to set up retropie to boot nes install#
You'll need to install the extracted image onto the microSD card. You'll click "Raspberry Pi 2/3" if you have model 2 or 3). Make sure you download the one that corresponds with your Raspberry Pi model number (i.e. Installing this piece of software is actually pretty simple and only takes a few steps.įirst download the image of RetroPie from the company's website. RetroPie is going to power the gaming console and contains emulators to run basically every major gaming console from the 1980s and 1990s including NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Sega CD, and much more. Image: retropie Step Two: Install RetroPie Raspberry Pi case (we recommend the SNES-looking ones you can find on Etsy) Be sure to do your own due diligence to investigate what's allowed as it can vary in different regions. To avoid any possible legal trouble, we recommend only backing up games you already legally own. Please note: Before we start this guide, you should know that the that the rules around downloading retro games are somewhat murky. All it requires is a Raspberry Pi, a bundle free software, a gaming controller, and a couple of free hours. Luckily for rabid Nintendo fans, there's an easy way to revisit the glory of your favorite 1990s games much sooner than September. SEE ALSO: Super NES Classic is real and it's out in September
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