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Retro Gaming Resources

Free 900-in-1 Game Build Downloads

Pi 4:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbuSF9u0g64kGPKE35YSzdnNcgpBxqvF/view

Pi 3 & Pi Zero 2:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13pzDKYbEBbZCHIdtY_i7gNEvPViTNfSJ/view

Raspberry Pi 1 / Pi Zero:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13opfTG7AgZOEE4uQwR5KYTGrTvjjhU8e/view

Mr Burns 900 in 1 Vertical Classics - Pi 4 / YouTube Video:https://youtu.be/B-_0voDRC1I?si=wI7waZi_el9coALP

Focus: This video by Steve Smith, leads youthrough the many functions and features of the Mr. Burns 900-in-1 Vertical Classic Game build (also by Steve Smith), an amazing vertical tribute to old-school arcade stand-up classics. Steve Smith is a video game hero! Archive.org Link:https://archive.orgFocus: A massive internet archive where you can sometimes find older DOS, arcade, or console game files. Navigation can be tricky, but it’s a treasure trove of retro resources.

Arcade Punks Link:https://www.arcadepunks.comFocus: Playable game builds for multiple platforms. ArcadeControls (BYOAC) Link:https://www.ArcadeControls.comFocus: “Build Your Own Arcade Controls” forum covering cabinets, interfaces, and custom setups.

Batocera

Link: https://batocera.orgFocus: Linux-based operating system for retro gaming on Pi, PC, and more

CDRomance

Link: https://cdromance.comFocus: Specializes in CD-based systems (PlayStation, Dreamcast, Sega Saturn) and classic game ISOs.

CoolROM.au

Link: https://coolrom.com.auFocus: THE BEST with a wide variety of console ROMs, emulators, and some arcade classics.

DopeROMS

Link: https://www.doperoms.comFocus: Retro console and handheld ROMs

Emulation Station

Link: https://emulationstation.orgFocus: A popular, user-friendly front-end for emulators

Emuparadise (partially read-only)

Link: https://www.emuparadise.meFocus: Once a large library of ROMs and ISOs; now limited direct downloads but still hosts emulation info.

ETA Prime

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETAPrimeWebsite: https://www.etaprime.comFocus: Tutorials and reviews of retro gaming setups, Raspberry Pi builds, and hardware performance

Etcher

Link: https://etcher.balena.io/ Focus: A simple, free-to-use SD card flasher app for easily installing images onto microSD cards.

Hackaday

Link: https://hackaday.comFocus: DIY electronics, including creative Raspberry Pi arcade projects

Instructables

Link: https://www.instructables.comFocus: Step-by-step DIY guides, including arcade machine and retro console builds

LaunchBox

Link: https://www.launchbox-app.comFocus: A robust, organized front-end for gaming collections on PC

Libretro

Link: https://www.libretro.comFocus: The underlying technology for RetroArch, supporting multiple emulators

MAME Dev

Link: https://www.mamedev.orgFocus: Official site for MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator)

MyAbandonware

Link: https://www.myabandonware.comFocus: Download classic, no-longer-sold PC and console games

Mutech Industries

Link: https://www.mutechindustries.com/

Focus: Creates and sells one-of-a-kind retro gaming consoles.

Pi My Life Up

Link: https://pimylifeup.comFocus: Raspberry Pi tutorials, including RetroPie-based gaming guides

Raspberry Pi 3: 900-in-1 Game Build

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UNxSG_Y4VdjFfeNfUK9XvIN49-Q_gJj4/view

Raspberry Pi 4: 900-in-1 Game Build

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbuSF9u0g64kGPKE35YSzdnNcgpBxqvF/view

Reddit (r/cade)

Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/cade/

Focus: Arcade-centric community sharing builds, tips, and advice

RetroPie

Link: https://retropie.org.ukFocus: Turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming machine

Rom Hustler

Link: https://romhustler.orgFocus: Provides console ROMs and some arcade game files for various platforms.

Romulation

Link: https://www.romulation.orgFocus: Community-driven site with ROM downloads and user forums for classic systems.

RomsMania

Link: https://romsmania.ccFocus: Wide range of ROMs for different consoles and handhelds.

Sudo Retro

Link: https://sudoretro.comFocus: Blog covering Raspberry Pi arcade builds, MAME, and RetroPie

The Eye

Link: https://the-eye.eu/public/romFocus: A publicly accessible file repository hosting various data, including retro game images.

The Geek Pub

Link: https://www.thegeekpub.comFocus: Wide range of DIY projects, including arcade cabinets and controllers.