How to Make a $200 Retro Gaming Console

Here is an updated video guide on how to install Batocera on any PC, transforming it into a retro gaming emulation console that's perfect for your living room setup.

Written guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2023/05/26/transform-any-pc-into-a-retro-gaming-console-batocera-guide/

Recommended PCs:
GMKtec G10: https://tidd.ly/49jq3fV
Also on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LEaQfK
Mid-range mini PC: https://amzn.to/3LErP1q
High-end mini PC: https://amzn.to/47WY1Vf

Recommended tools:
Keyboard with trackpad: https://amzn.to/48eV6bE
512GB SSD: https://amzn.to/4nVhlrG
SSD heatsink: https://amzn.to/3K43odd
8BitDo Ultimate 2: https://youtu.be/gGZQIhJeCuE
8BitDo Pro 3: https://youtu.be/oqycWSEper0
Flash drive: https://amzn.to/4pbZ0b4

Software:
Batocera: https://batocera.org/
Raspberry Pi Imager: https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
Retro Achievements: https://retroachievements.org/
Screenscraper: https://screenscraper.fr/

This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:10 PC options
07:04 recommended tools
10:40 install Batocera
15:22 initial Batocera setup
17:20 adding games and BIOS
21:44 configure Batocera
27:03 scraping artwork
29:12 playing games
30:42 Steam games
33:00 update and other help
33:58 summary and conclusion

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