Retro Gaming Resources

Free 900-in-1 Game Build Donwloads

Pi 4:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbuSF9u0g64kGPKE35YSzdnNcgpBxqvF/view

Pi 3 & Pi Zero 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13pzDKYbEBbZCHIdtY_i7gNEvPViTNfSJ/view

Raspberry Pi 1 / Pi Zero: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13opfTG7AgZOEE4uQwR5KYTGrTvjjhU8e/view

Mr Burns 900 in 1 Vertical Classics - Pi 4 / YouTube Video:
https://youtu.be/B-_0voDRC1I?si=wI7waZi_el9coALP
Focus: This video by Steve Smith, leads you through the many functions and features of the Mr. Burns 900-in-1 Vertical Classic Game build (also by Steve Smith) an amazing vertical tribute to old-school arcade stand-up classics. Steve Smith is video game hero!

Archive.org
Link: https://archive.org
Focus: A massive internet archive where you can sometimes find older DOS, arcade, or console game files. Navigation can be tricky, but it’s a treasure trove of retro resources.

Arcade Punks
Link: https://www.arcadepunks.com
Focus: Playable game builds for multiple platforms.

ArcadeControls (BYOAC)
Link: https://www.ArcadeControls.com
Focus: “Build Your Own Arcade Controls” forum covering cabinets, interfaces, and custom setups.

Batocera
Link: https://batocera.org
Focus: Linux-based operating system for retro gaming on Pi, PC, and more

CDRomance
Link: https://cdromance.com
Focus: Specializes in CD-based systems (PlayStation, Dreamcast, Sega Saturn) and classic game ISOs.

CoolROM.au
Link: https://coolrom.com.au
Focus: THE BEST with a wide variety of console ROMs, emulators, and some arcade classics.

DopeROMS
Link: https://www.doperoms.com
Focus: Retro console and handheld ROMs

Emulation Station
Link: https://emulationstation.org
Focus: A popular, user-friendly front-end for emulators

Emuparadise (partially read-only)
Link: https://www.emuparadise.me
Focus: Once a large library of ROMs and ISOs; now limited direct downloads but still hosts emulation info.

ETA Prime
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETAPrime
Website: https://www.etaprime.com
Focus: Tutorials and reviews of retro gaming setups, Raspberry Pi builds, and hardware performance

Etcher
Link: https://etcher.balena.io/
Focus: A simple, free-to-use SD card flasher app for easily installing images onto microSD cards.

Hackaday
Link: https://hackaday.com
Focus: DIY electronics, including creative Raspberry Pi arcade projects

Instructables
Link: https://www.instructables.com
Focus: Step-by-step DIY guides, including arcade machine and retro console builds

LaunchBox
Link: https://www.launchbox-app.com
Focus: A robust, organized front-end for gaming collections on PC

Libretro
Link: https://www.libretro.com
Focus: The underlying technology for RetroArch, supporting multiple emulators

MAME Dev
Link: https://www.mamedev.org
Focus: Official site for MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator)

MyAbandonware
Link: https://www.myabandonware.com
Focus: Download classic, no-longer-sold PC and console games

Mutech Industries
Link: https:www.MutechIndustries.com
Focus: Creates and sells one-of-a-kind retro gaming consoles.

Pi My Life Up
Link: https://pimylifeup.com
Focus: Raspberry Pi tutorials, including RetroPie-based gaming guides

Raspberry Pi 3: 900-in-1 Game Build
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UNxSG_Y4VdjFfeNfUK9XvIN49-Q_gJj4/view

Raspberry Pi 4: 900-in-1 Game Build
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbuSF9u0g64kGPKE35YSzdnNcgpBxqvF/view

Reddit (r/cade)
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/cade/
Focus: Arcade-centric community sharing builds, tips, and advice

RetroPie
Link: https://retropie.org.uk
Focus: Turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming machine

Rom Hustler
Link: https://romhustler.org
Focus: Provides console ROMs and some arcade game files for various platforms.

Romulation
Link: https://www.romulation.org
Focus: Community-driven site with ROM downloads and user forums for classic systems.

RomsMania
Link: https://romsmania.cc
Focus: Wide range of ROMs for different consoles and handhelds.

Sudo Retro
Link: https://sudoretro.com
Focus: Blog covering Raspberry Pi arcade builds, MAME, and RetroPie

The Eye
Link: https://the-eye.eu/public/rom
Focus: A publicly accessible file repository hosting various data, including retro game images.

The Geek Pub
Link: https://www.thegeekpub.com
Focus: Wide range of DIY projects, including arcade cabinets and controllers