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This is an old revision of ArcadeOnTVCosts made by ZorrUno on 2021-03-12 23:47:18.
Cost est for cheap multiplatform arcade on large TV
The Pi 4 will emulate most systems now... it is pretty damn powerful. I'm only using a Pi3 for my arcade cab and a Pi2 would probably have been fine. I did however buy a Pi4 to use but found it wayy overkill, so I plan to use it like this in a NesPi Case and use on the 4k 75 inch TV with bluetooth controllers.Cost Estimate
Item | Cost $NZ | Link |
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Raspberry Pi 4B, no case | $109 | Only need 4GB version, wavetech |
USBC 3A Powersupply | $19 | wavetech |
Retroflag NesPi case | $74 | Comes with fan, switches etc retroflag |
Controllers x2 (cheap bluetooth, or use PS3) | $23 | $11.50 each trademe |
64GB SD card | $30 | |
HDMI Cable | $5 | |
TOTAL | $260 |
Optional
Optional: SSD (not really needed, but case allows for one) 120GB $60Optional: more controllers for 4 player games (eg simpsons)
Optional: wireless or bluetooth keyboard
Optional: Power supply in black or white
Optional other controllers
a USB (or possibly bluetooth ones available?) arcade style controller such as:a) Arcade stick (or DIY) https://www.trademe.co.nz/gaming/other/listing-3009112027.htm
b) 8BITDO COntroller https://www.trademe.co.nz/gaming/joysticks-gamepads/listing-3003664546.htm
Notes
Comparison https://batocera.org/compatibility.phpThere are kits like canakit https://www.amazon.com/stores/CanaKit/page/19109D80-639C-40C8-9222-DC6775C304EE