How to add games and upgrade MyArcade Gamestation Pro

Want to add games to your MyArcade Gamestation Pro?
Want to upgrade your MyArcade Gamestation Pro to 1.30
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[@GenXGrownUp]

Aww, thanks, RZ. I loved getting props from you! 😁 Nice pieces on the GSP.

[@RetroZoltan]

I’m delighted you actually watched my vid! I’m a big fan!

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@RetroZoltan You're too kind. Someone linked to your other GSP vid over in our Discord communikty, and I followed the rabbit hole on to this one. I'll be subbing to keep an eye on your stuff. 😁

[@livingretro79]

thanks for this, i might have to pick one up now just to load it down with atari systems and atari games from various systems.

[@RetroZoltan]

I’m happy to help!

[@kennyronald1886]

Cool man thanks. I just picked one of these little guys up yesterday

[@RetroZoltan]

Sweet you will love it!

[@robbeck67]

Great directions. Thank you oh great Zoltan!

[@RetroZoltan]

My pleasure!

[@markaes]

Amazon has these used for around $32. Totally worth it just to play the whole atari collection off microsd. I actually like the controllers a lot (for pre-NES that is). I'm using Mame2003 roms. And nope, arkanoid didn't work on paddle (trying to run it launches stella).

[@RetroZoltan]

$32!!! That is insanity! I love it! I noticed that Stella was launched! (I guess we all know what emulator they are using!! Lol)

[@thomasfinnigan8340]

If make folder called Atari Paddle and stick it in the games folder and stick the paddle games inside of that, it'll work.

[@vietngo3014]

Great Tutorial! Now to find Roms ;))

[@RetroZoltan]

Thank you :)

[@NoelComiX]

I gotta get one of these!

[@RetroZoltan]

They are going for cheap (barely used). I’m tempted to buy another

[@speake7777777]

I'm just hoping they'd add Colecovision, Intelivision, and the Atari Lynx.

[@RetroZoltan]

Agreed … Lynx of course makes sense!

[@BaneMcDeath]

The more you know sound clip; lol. Also, the last Zoltan machine I saw was in Missouri back in 2013.

[@RetroZoltan]

Yes! I’m happy someone caught that!! It’s been a while but last time I saw one was probably around the same time actually!

[@jessragan6714]

Wait, there are actually Zoltan machines? I thought they were created for the film Big.

[@RetroZoltan]

@@jessragan6714 lol there are Zoltar (from Big) and also Zoltan machines out there. Old antiques mostly!

[@HPRshredder]

Don’t think I’ve heard of this system until today. Most of what I remember regarding Atari is all the drama about the VCS a few years back. I had no stake in that, but I’m a sucker for drama.

[@RetroZoltan]

Lol! I like Drama also … and I have to watch your new video … love Rygar!

[@majeedahmed46]

Thanks for the nice explanation I have the same device. I want to add only the Atari 2600 games, along with pictures of the games Do you have a KZbin video explaining how?

[@RetroZoltan]

I don’t. (Sorry!) I never got the pictures of the games working, I suspect this can only be done with the custom firmware on atariage

[@rustymixer2886]

Where atariage link you spoke at end

[@RetroZoltan]

I forgot to add it, it’s there now sorry!

[@rustymixer2886]

@@RetroZoltan ok thx

[@gilbertogonzalez4435]

Hi . Thanks for the video. I have 2 question about Mame. What MAME version is used and what folders/files are needed for each game with the .zip file? Thanks.

[@RetroZoltan]

Your welcome! It will play the MAME 2000 series. If your running 1.3 you can put the zip files in any folder name you would like. 1.2 has to be off the base “game” folder. No extra files needed, it assumes all zip files are mame.

[@Lachlant1984]

I'm having trouble getting Mega CD/Sega CD games running on my Gamestation Pro. I've downloaded the 3 BIOS files and they work, I can see the demo screen and can access the memory manager and CD player controls. I downloaded the US version of Earthworm Jim. I extracted the .cue and .iso files from the 7zip archive file, in the file were also some MP3 files, I guess they are the soundtrack files. I put both the iso and cue files onto the card in the same folder as the BIOS files, but the game won't run. I changed the file extension of the ISO file to .bin, this didn't help either. When I copied the BIOS files to the card, I did not rename them, the system still detected them. I cannot get Earthworm Jim to work by launching either the cue file or the ISO file, not even when I changed its extension to .bin. I don't see an error message, the game simply doesn't start. You can get 2600 paddle games to work with the paddle on the GSP, I understand these must be in a folder of their own, and I think you need to call the folder something like Atari 2600_paddle or something like that. If you can please help me get Earthworm Jim Special Edition to play, that would be awesome. Thanks.

[@RetroZoltan]

Ok … interesting, have you tried any other Sega CD games?

[@Lachlant1984]

@@RetroZoltan No I haven't.

[@RetroZoltan]

@@Lachlant1984 I know for sure certain games have issues while others do not, I’ll try to find a list somewhere? It might be easier to pinpoint what is wrong if others are working, maybe?

[@Lachlant1984]

@@RetroZoltan Sure, I should also look at the AtariAge forum and seeing what they say, I did set up an account there the other day and I'm waiting for it to be authorised. Earthworm Jim came with not only the cue and ISO files, but also music files, I presume if I don't copy the music files to the memory card I won't hear music in the game. I think the music files were in MP3 format, but I'll have to look again.

[@simonc5685]

Can this be gone on a Mac. Thanks, Great video

[@RetroZoltan]

I’m guessing if you can use the same SD PC format it’s possible.

[@MarioRojasMadrigal]

Thanks for this amazing video, I have problem with Super Nintendo (With Xbox Series Controller), the "Y" bottom active the MENU in the Atari... Any way to solve it?

[@RetroZoltan]

So your using the XBOX controller! Awesome! Sadly, very sadly there is no current way to solve your problem. I’m dying for Atari to have an option to remap the buttons. I think/hope they will for version 4.0

[@MarioRojasMadrigal]

@@RetroZoltan so sad

[@tramainebrown3471]

Has anyone been able to play Sega Master System games? They load but the GSP controller doesn’t work on them.

[@RetroZoltan]

Controllers are still an issue, sadly.

[@johnrussell8086]

Do you still need the "Games" folder with the update then if you wanted sub folders?

[@RetroZoltan]

Yes that’s correct. Always the “games” folder and if it’s upgraded you can then have Su folders.

[@johnrussell8086]

@@RetroZoltan thank you 😊

[@homeelectricco]

The problem with these videos is that the person doing the video takes for granted that everyone is competent on computers

[@RetroZoltan]

My apologies, your not wrong. I try to help, but I can’t teach every single piece. This is a tough one (the upgrade at least) without some computer knowledge for sure. As an alternative I found a guy on eBay that sells the SDs fully loaded ready to play.

[@dharma-wheelies]

Thanks!

[@RetroZoltan]

I hope it helps?! :)

[@RetroZoltan]

Also OMG thanks!!!

[@dharma-wheelies]

Yep, I have the 1.30 firmware and even used separate folders. I couldn't believe they left out so many key games.@@RetroZoltan

[@jessragan6714]

Any way to make the added games part of the default interface? Just the blue screen with file names on it is a bit of a drag.

[@RetroZoltan]

There is a way, but it’s slightly more complicated than this and you have to manually add each game. It looks better (of course) but I have not tried it and I’m not 100% how safe it is for your system, etc … So its at your own risk! forums.atariage.com/topic/361263-custom-firmware-for-atari-gamestation-pro/

[@VBChris]

I did the tutorial but the atari gsp is stuck on the loading screen when I turned it on

[@RetroZoltan]

Ok, do you have a ton of games on there or just a few? Sometimes (if you have thousands of games) it takes a while. I take it you wanted a long period of time?

[@fortknoxguy]

Also Turbografx-16 games.

[@RetroZoltan]

True true, I never mentioned that. assuming the same extension *.PCE

[@deandio1067]

Do you know if colecovision is possible to emylate using this system?

[@RetroZoltan]

Sadly, no … not yet anyway.

[@majeedahmed46]

The device has been updated and everything is fine I entered a memory and unfortunately it does not appear on my device why

[@RetroZoltan]

Does it notice the SD on boot up? Or does it ignore it and go into the system?

[@krishnajaipersad3102]

can colecovision game roms be abe to work on the gamestation pro?

[@RetroZoltan]

Sadly no … I would have been fine loosing other systems to have Coleco (and maybe Intellivision too)

[@wetslippers63]

I can't get the games to run from the SD. I can see the list of games but when I click on a a26, nothing happens.

[@RetroZoltan]

I had this issue when I had a few bad rims. Try new ones. If you can see them that’s good, but there is nothing else to manipulate to get it working.

[@choppersquonk]

Can Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Galaga be added?

[@RetroZoltan]

Oh hell yea … easily

[@ram2279679]

When i put in the sd card, there games on it, but i get duplicates with the underscore before the duplicates. How would i fix that?

[@RetroZoltan]

So are you trying to get rid of duplicates? I’m confused what the issue is.

[@ram2279679]

@@RetroZoltanim trying to get rid of duplicates. The game is there twice. The regular rom and _rom. I want to get rid of _rom

[@RetroZoltan]

Give me a file name example. Like what exactly does the file look like? Game_.a26 ?

[@ram2279679]

@@RetroZoltan _game.a26

[@ram2279679]

_pitfall_.a26

[@danielcamacho4857]

Thanks man. But i have a problem. The first time it worked pretty good but once i turned off the atari and started on again it doesnt show me the option to open SD again. It only shows the home menu. I tried restarting it but it doesnt work anymore. Do you know whats the problem? Ty.

[@RetroZoltan]

Hmmm. Ok, turn it off and eject the SD and pop it back in (maybe it got loose?) then boot up again and see. If it’s still not working .. eject it and see how it looks on your computer (you built your own, yes?) if the PC wants to repair it, let it do so. Let me know what happens.

[@danielcamacho4857]

I did the boot of SD again and put the roms inside, tried again and it worked but when i turn off the atari doesnt work again until i boot the SD again and do the process. It works but just once

[@RetroZoltan]

Are you shutting it down properly or just shutting the system off? It can mess with your SD if you dont go to the menu to shut down.

[@ignaciolopezferreira6283]

Hi..I have a question.. The firmware is only for update the System or it's necessary for the SD card function..? Thanks in advance.

[@RetroZoltan]

Firmware is only needed to allow folders, Super Nintendo, PC-engine, and Sega Master System additions. It’s can be quite crazy without the upgrade if you add like thousands of games, but still not necessary.

[@ChrisKnudsvig]

Question as well. What can you do if the RKDev Tool can't find any new hardware? Assuming that I am using the right usb C cable.

[@RetroZoltan]

I ran into this a few times. I have upgraded a few. Try using different USB ports on your computer running the tool and try again. Not sure why this usually works for me.

[@ChrisKnudsvig]

Thank you for your reply. Tried this and still no luck? I have also tried using a newer version of the RKDevTool to no avail. Any other suggestions?@@RetroZoltan

[@ericben425]

Does connecting the joystick with cable result in improved control?

[@RetroZoltan]

oh man this is a good question, I wish I looked at this more extensively. There was a incredibly minor difference especially with the paddle, but not enough to keep me wired to the thing. There are those that are much more stubborn about this sort of thing than me though. I hope that helps?

[@ericben425]

@@RetroZoltan Thanks for the reply. I’m hoping that by using a cable, the connection will be better.

[@VBChris]

Is there a way to update it with a phone or a chromebook. Is there just a way to install it just without a pc. Please I have been waiting for so much.

[@RetroZoltan]

I don’t think so. I mean … maybe the Chromebook?? but will a Chromebook run windows apps? I don’t have one so I’m not sure.

[@tramainebrown3471]

Not a Chromebook. I tried. I bought a cheap PC from a pawnshop.

[@droupy2092]

where can i find sites to download some games mainly just atari 2600 games?

[@RetroZoltan]

I would try Atari Age. Lots of downloads there. Or even .. internet archives. (Google “internet archives Atari roms” that’s all I can say and good luck! I didn’t see anything!

[@LouMotley]

Ive seen Atari 2600 ROM’s as .bin and .a26…anyone tried 2600 with .bin yet? Anyone change the extension in Windows with any problems when importing changed ROM’s? Just curious, getting ready to compile my ROM’s to my SD card.

[@RetroZoltan]

Not sure if it helps but I have changed .bin files to .a26 with no issues. As long as they are definitely Atari 2600 roms.

[@mexico9159]

Are there sd cards out there that already have the games and everything my computer doesn’t have a sd card slot. So I’d buy a sd card with the games already on it through like eBay or something

[@ohdear2001]

Just buy a cheapo SD card reader

[@RetroZoltan]

There is one dude on eBay selling one, not sure if it’s legal so it might not be there long.

[@tramainebrown3471]

There’s a GSP FB group with someone selling them too.

[@rustymixer2886]

Atgames flashback legends 2019 better, has all this plus rewinds roms ;)

[@RetroZoltan]

Is that the gold version?

[@rustymixer2886]

@RetroZoltan well gold version is of atari flashback 10 (gold) but I meant the, atgames Legends Flashback 110 games (2019 Sam club version). Just load snes sega cd atari games genesis etc on sd card in GAME 📂 and you can rewind snes street fighter alpha 2 etc it's 💥 maybe I'll do video on it tonight

[@gerardo_contreras]

Is this an official Atari mini console?

[@RetroZoltan]

Officially licensed, anyway. MyArcade makes these (as well as ton more of like minded products).

[@Pancreaticdefect]

Found this video because someone asked me if it can play DOOM.

[@RetroZoltan]

It can’t, not the original port anyway. It can play doom on SNES at least.

[@SuperDerpio64]

Or the GBA port