Last Update: 5/14/2024
In the sections below, we’ll cover emulation systems on various platforms and operating systems. There are a number of options available and several have dedicated written guides to complement the video that provide additional detail.
Table of Contents
Windows PC Emulation
There are several options available when it comes to retro gaming on a Windows PC. Below you’ll find some of the most-recent additions.
EmuDeck
EmuDeck makes it easy to emulate games on your Windows desktop, laptop or handheld PC! EmuDeck is a tool which will download and install various emulators and configure them for us. While the installation is easy, this video will help you get up and running quickly.
Helpful Links
- EmuDeck Website
- EmuDeck Wiki
- ASUS ROG Ally – Handheld PC shown in this video
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop – Laptop used for EmuDeck installation
Batocera
Installing Batocera to a USB Stick / Flash Drive allows allows using any x86 64-bit PC as a Retro Gaming system. In this video, we’ll install Batocera to a USB Stick, fully set it up and try it on a few different machines, including a Steam Deck! For a full written guide, please see here.
RetroBat
RetroBat Emulation Setup on your Windows PC turns it into a Retro Gaming and time machine! In this Guide, we’ll install RetroBat, fully set it up and try it out not only on a PC but also the ROG Ally and Steam Deck. For a full written guide, see here.
Raspberry Pi Emulation
Retro game emulation on the Raspberry Pi 5 is progressing well. In this section, you’ll find guides to assist with the setup and configuration of these excellent options.
Batocera on the Raspberry Pi 5
Batocera makes it easy to play retro games on your Raspberry Pi 5! In this video, we’ll fully set it up on a Pi 5, including: writing the image, configuration and light gun setup. While the installation is relatively easy, this video will save hours of time by consolidating common questions in one. Download Batocera from here.
Products Shown
- CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit
- Xbox 360 Wired Controller
- Official Pi Keyboard & Mouse
- GRS Sinden Target Pro
- AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade
- Gigastone 128GB Micro SD Card
- Beikell SD Card Reader
- amgur microSD to SD Adapter – Many microSD cards include this adapter
- Sinden Lightgun
- AimTrak Light Gun
GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun Light Gun
Playing light gun games using the GRS Sinden Target Pro Shotgun on a Raspberry Pi5 is a blast -literally! In this video, we’ll unbox, set it up and check out some games. The GRS Sinden Target Pro may be found here.
Helpful Links
- GRS Sinden Target Pro [Non-Affiliate]
- CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit [Amazon Affiliate]
- AtGames Legends Ultimate Arcade [Amazon Affiliate]
- Official Pi Keyboard & Mouse [Amazon Affiliate]
- Sinden Wiki
- FileZilla (FTP Client)
Recalbox on the Raspberry Pi 5
This video guide will step you through the installation of recalbox on your Raspberrry Pi 5. We’ll cover the entire setup from beginning to end, including writing the image to the microSD card, how to copy your games & BIOS files, scraping artwork, some advanced setup and more.
Helpful Links
- Raspberry Pi Imager – Tool used for writing the recalbox image to the Raspberry Pi 5.
- Disk Genius – Utility for allowing a Windows PC to read-write the exFat partition. Coupon code for 30% off the Pro version: DG30-YUTE-STPR
Steam Deck Emulation
The sections below cover emulation on the Valve Steam Deck. For a general-purpose guide, see here.
Batocera
Batocera is a popular retro gaming operating system that is available for a number of different devices and platforms. This guide will focus primarily on using Batocera with the Valve Steam Deck. For a full written guide, please see here.
EmuDeck
EmuDeck is a tool (more precisely, a script) that you can download/install which greatly simplifies the installation of 160 emulators and supporting utilities to your Steam Deck. It also pre-configures all the controls, aspect ratio settings, etc. so really there is very little configuration required on your part to get up and running. For a full written guide on setting up EmuDeck on the Steam Deck, please see here.
Change Log
- 2024-05-14 – Added the GRS Sinden Target Pro shotgun.
- 2024-05-09 – Added Batocera for the Raspberry Pi 5.
- 2024-05-05 – Added some additional links/metadata.
- 2024-04-29 – Created this page and added various emulation systems and videos.