Build a DIY Retro Gaming Console with Pi 5 ๐ฎ
Learn how to create your own retro gaming console using Raspberry Pi 5 with this comprehensive guide. ๐

Core Electronics
11.4K views โข Oct 15, 2025

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๐ *The full guide* : _https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/how-to-create-a-retro-gaming-console-with-recalbox-raspberry-pi-5-guide/_
In this guide, we are going to be setting up *Recalbox* on the *Pi 5* - an OS that turns your Raspberry Pi into a streamlined *retro gaming machine.* We will be looking at *how to install it,* connect your own controllers, load your own *ROMs,* and add a whole bunch of extra goodies like shaders, netplay, and a unified *achievements system.*
๐ง๐จ๐งฐ Hardware featured in this guide:
*Pro Pi 5 Gaming Bundle:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10333_
*Basic Pi 5 Gaming Bundle:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10334_
*Raspberry Pi:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi/boards.html#category_1392_
๐กโ If you have any questions about this content or want to share a project you're working on head over to our *maker forum:* _http://coreelec.io/forum_
๐๐ฆ *Core Electronics* is located in the heart of Newcastle, Australia. We're powered by makers, for makers. Drop by if you are looking for:
โข *Raspberry Pi* _https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi.html_
โข *Arduino* _https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino.html_
โข *Sparkfun* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia_
โข *Adafruit* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia_
โข *Pololu* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia_
โข *DFRobot* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia_
The following trademarks are owned by *Core Electronics Pty Ltd:*
"Core Electronics" and the Core Electronics logo
"Makerverse" and the Makerverse logo
"PiicoDev" and the PiicoDev logo
"GlowBit" and the GlowBit logo
In this guide, we are going to be setting up *Recalbox* on the *Pi 5* - an OS that turns your Raspberry Pi into a streamlined *retro gaming machine.* We will be looking at *how to install it,* connect your own controllers, load your own *ROMs,* and add a whole bunch of extra goodies like shaders, netplay, and a unified *achievements system.*
๐ง๐จ๐งฐ Hardware featured in this guide:
*Pro Pi 5 Gaming Bundle:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10333_
*Basic Pi 5 Gaming Bundle:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE10334_
*Raspberry Pi:*
_https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi/boards.html#category_1392_
๐กโ If you have any questions about this content or want to share a project you're working on head over to our *maker forum:* _http://coreelec.io/forum_
๐๐ฆ *Core Electronics* is located in the heart of Newcastle, Australia. We're powered by makers, for makers. Drop by if you are looking for:
โข *Raspberry Pi* _https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi.html_
โข *Arduino* _https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino.html_
โข *Sparkfun* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia_
โข *Adafruit* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia_
โข *Pololu* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia_
โข *DFRobot* _https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia_
The following trademarks are owned by *Core Electronics Pty Ltd:*
"Core Electronics" and the Core Electronics logo
"Makerverse" and the Makerverse logo
"PiicoDev" and the PiicoDev logo
"GlowBit" and the GlowBit logo
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Oct 15, 2025
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