Raspberry Pi Retro Gaming: Build Consoles and Arcade Cabinets to Play Your Favorite Classic Games

© Mark Frauenfelder and Ryan Bates 2019

M. Frauenfelder, R. BatesRaspberry Pi Retro Gaminghttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5153-9_7

7. Build a Desktop RetroPie Arcade

Mark Frauenfelder¹  and Ryan Bates²

(1)

Studio City, CA, USA

(2)

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

 

In previous chapters, we covered some significant milestones when building an arcade. On any arcade scale, we’ve talked about specific arcade hardware, methods of fixturing, and electronic component selection. Those methods will carry over to a larger scale. The larger scale also inherits some bonuses: as the cabinet expands in size, we gain some flexibility. A larger cabinet provides some much needed interior space. This build will have a bit more room regarding how to mount components and integrate ...