Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Gaming: Step-by-step with my first Pi Project [Video]

- Mar. 14th 2020 11:54 am ET

Well it’s Pi Day, and this year we have some special circumstances thanks to COVID-19, so you might be looking for some projects to do inside instead of going out. I decided to try my first Raspberry Pi project and create a retro gaming emulator with the Raspberry Pi 4. A lot of the nostalgia I have for retro games revolves around computers rather than consoles, so I’m going to take a look at getting some free ports and also some legally licensed point and click adventures in the form of the Space Quest series. Head below for a step-by-step video tutorial on how to get this up and running expand full story

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Halt AA purchases with Microsoft’s Xbox One Play + Charge Kit: $20 (Save 20%)

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Simon Walsh - Mar. 14th 2020 11:00 am ET

Amazon is offering the Microsoft Xbox One Play and Charge Kit for $19.99 Prime shipped. If you are not a Prime member, orders that exceed $25 will qualify for free shipping. That’s $5 off the typical rate there and is a match for the lowest price we have tracked at Amazon in 2.5 years. One area where Sony’s controller beats Microsoft’s is that its has rechargeable battery inside to prevent the need of buying AAs. Thankfully you can nab this Microsoft kit for an easy upgrade that’ll bring similar functionality to your beloved console. Rated 4.4/5 stars.

Best of 9to5Toys: iPad Mini 5 at Amazon low, Google Pixel 4/XL $250 off, HomeKit thermostat $87, more

Patrick Campanale

- Mar. 14th 2020 10:57 am ET

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Best of 9to5Toys

In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: iPad mini 5 returns to Amazon low at $350, Google Pixel 4 drops by $250 at Amazon, HomeKit-enabled smart thermostat for $87, and more…

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Surround sound adorns Razer’s Nari Ultimate Wireless Headset: $136 (Reg. $180+)

Simon Walsh - Mar. 14th 2020 10:34 am ET

Amazon is offering the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless Surround Gaming Headset for $135.99 shipped. That’s $44+ off the typical rate there and is within $6 of the lowest price we have tracked. If you’ve been on the hunt for a headset that can wirelessly pair with everything from PCs to game consoles, look no further. This gamer-focused headset features THX Spatial 7.1 surround sound that’s bound to help you score your next Victory Royale. A built-in volume wheel and microphone mute button pave the way for quick changes during fast-paced games. Rated 4/5 stars. For a closer look at this headset, head over to our Building the Ultimate RGB Chroma Cave video series.

Spyro fans need this PowerA Enhanced Wireless Switch Controller: $27 (32% off)

$27

Patrick Campanale - Mar. 14th 2020 10:25 am ET

Amazon is offering the PowerA Enhanced Spyro Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch for $27 shipped. Down from its regular going rate of $40 or more, this marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. If you’re both a Nintendo Switch and Spyro fan, this controller is perfect for you. While the Nintendo Switch is best played handheld, should you choose to dock it with your TV, the Joy-Con controllers are a bit cumbersome to use. This controller brings a more natural feel to Nintendo’s portable console, offering a more ergonomic grip for longer gaming sessions. Rated 4.5/5 stars.

Unify Apple’s Keyboard + Trackpad with Twelve South MagicBridge: $31.50 (25% off)

$31.50

Simon Walsh - Mar. 14th 2020 10:03 am ET

Amazon is offering the Twelve South MagicBridge for $31.50 shipped. That’s 25% off the typical rate there and beats the lowest 2020 Amazon offer we have tracked by $3. If you’ve got a Magic Keyboard and Trackpad 2 on your desk, this accessory from Twelve South is worth considering. It streamlines your desk by turning two accessories into one and arguably delivers a cleaner looking setup. Everything snaps quickly into place, making it one of those investments that immediately works as expected. Rated 4.3/5 stars.