This arcade based on a Raspberry Pi it is a true work of art. And best of all, you could create your own version, although you'll need access to certain tools and materials to achieve the same finish. But it is clear that if you succeed, enjoying classic platform games like MAME, NeoGeo, etc., would be amazing.
A very stylish Raspberry Pi-based arcade game
When you consider creating a retro game console or arcade machine based on a Raspberry Pi, you can get more or less complicated. If you do not want any complications, the simplest thing is to purchase one of the cases for Raspberry Pi with retro console aesthetics. Once you have it, you just have to install RetroPi and that's it, enjoy.
Of course, you would not have anything really special, so if you want to stand out, the ideal would be that you yourself can create your own case. For this you can resort to plans that exist to make a classic Arcade or innovate with the design. You decide based on your skills according to what type of material you want to work with.
The latter is what he has done jam hamster, a casing for an arcade machine has been manufactured that has a frankly striking design touch. So much so that for some it may even be a small work of art. Of course, the best thing is that you could create your own version.
As he explains in the Twitter thread the author of this project, only needs about 90 euros for the purchase of the different materials. Not counting the Rasbperry Pi, that already has to go on your part as on other occasions. From there, if you have the skill and the necessary tools to carry it out, you will be able to build this very particular arcade machine case.
How to create the ultimate arcade game with the Raspberry Pi
To get started, the first thing you need is a aluminum tube which is cut to create the base of the structure. In it will be put both the Raspberry Pi like the rest of the components: screens, buttons, joystick, etc.
Then, since the entire structure is really made of metal, not only are the different parts needed to create them, but also a series of tools that allow machining tasks to be carried out so that the buttons can fit, etc.
All this process is shown by Jamhamster in a Twitter thread and although it does not seem complicated, if you have the necessary tools, it is true that requires certain skills in order to do it safely.
I had to stick it on the spinny table. ☺️ pic.twitter.com/DuBMi2TSDS
— JamHamster (@RealJamHamster) August 27
The result, as you can see in the video posted above on Jam Hamster's Twitter profile, is impressive. A true work of art that would delight anyone in his home. Perhaps, according to the tastes of each one, you could change the color of the vinyl and instead of using orange, opt for another tone, but that is a matter of personal preference.
As a detail, on the back of this arcade there is a series of additional buttons that are intended to control the start of the console, selection, etc.
Finally, all you have to do is download an emulator or distribution compatible with Raspberry Pi that will give you access to these games on other platforms. Our advice, however, is that you opt for RetroPi for ease of setup and performance.