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Top choice for running emulated arcade-style old games is a dedicated emulator like RetroArch or NES Emulator.

Top choice for running emulated arcade-style old games is a dedicated emulator like RetroArch or NES Emulator.

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Arnoldbnold
Junior Member
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05-17-2025, 08:13 AM
#1
I’ll be navigating the web similarly to YouTube, focusing mainly on launching emulators and older titles. Running on a Pi, I’m unsure how well it handles emulators—Linux might be a good start. The build log is available for review.
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Arnoldbnold
05-17-2025, 08:13 AM #1

I’ll be navigating the web similarly to YouTube, focusing mainly on launching emulators and older titles. Running on a Pi, I’m unsure how well it handles emulators—Linux might be a good start. The build log is available for review.

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mineguiton
Member
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05-21-2025, 09:25 PM
#2
Linux is open-source and performs well with emulators. I haven't tried it before—just what Google mentioned.
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mineguiton
05-21-2025, 09:25 PM #2

Linux is open-source and performs well with emulators. I haven't tried it before—just what Google mentioned.

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Ursqring
Junior Member
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05-21-2025, 11:00 PM
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Retropie includes most content from psx/n64back/dreamcast. Running on a Pi 4 with an OC would make it feasible, though GC requirements are 64-bit and Retropie is 32-bit.
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Ursqring
05-21-2025, 11:00 PM #3

Retropie includes most content from psx/n64back/dreamcast. Running on a Pi 4 with an OC would make it feasible, though GC requirements are 64-bit and Retropie is 32-bit.

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HellNether
Senior Member
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05-22-2025, 03:15 PM
#4
I’d probably find it tough to run GameCube on a Pi. My phone struggles with GC without noticeable lag, and the Dreamcast could push the system further. I haven’t used retropie, so I’m unsure how well its Dreamcast emulator is optimized. If someone really wants to try Dreamcast, they might consider a lightweight Linux distro and Redream.
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HellNether
05-22-2025, 03:15 PM #4

I’d probably find it tough to run GameCube on a Pi. My phone struggles with GC without noticeable lag, and the Dreamcast could push the system further. I haven’t used retropie, so I’m unsure how well its Dreamcast emulator is optimized. If someone really wants to try Dreamcast, they might consider a lightweight Linux distro and Redream.

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BanaanBerry
Senior Member
253
05-22-2025, 04:36 PM
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Dreamcast has its quirks. The main part is still in development, yet it mimics well. GC doesn’t impress much, though I haven’t tested it. Dolphin works, but it can only handle a few titles at decent pace, not fast enough for smash or sms
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BanaanBerry
05-22-2025, 04:36 PM #5

Dreamcast has its quirks. The main part is still in development, yet it mimics well. GC doesn’t impress much, though I haven’t tested it. Dolphin works, but it can only handle a few titles at decent pace, not fast enough for smash or sms

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Gamersvision
Junior Member
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05-22-2025, 10:48 PM
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Visit the emulation station website for more options.
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Gamersvision
05-22-2025, 10:48 PM #6

Visit the emulation station website for more options.