The BEST Retro Gaming Setup in 2024 For Just $100

[@kevins8071]

Oh my goodness, I can’t thank you enough for your step by step instructions on this. I am an older gamer who is not very savvy with PC’s. After watching your video, I actually believe I can pull this off. Thank you.

[@j.demmery61]

Do it man, you wont regret it. I have an old optiplex that my work was throwing out that I installed Batocera on. My boys and I have a blast playing the games I grew up on.

[@robertwolfgan]

​@@j.demmery61this is awesome

[@bobbyblanco5351]

12tb hyperspin plug n play !!! An your done

[@robertwolfgan]

@@kevins8071 I dunno why I got reminded of this jewel but I'm glad haha.

[@Lolwhy334]

I use a Dell Optiplex 9020 Tower with a 1050 Ti, I have been able to play the oldest retro games to current Pc games on Steam such as The Last of Us Part 1, RDRD2, Hell Divers 2 and GTAV.

[@PistolPeteYT]

The timing of this video couldn’t have been more perfect. Going to Microcenter to buy one today. It’s $30 more. But I’ll pay that to get it today and not wait a week for shipping.

[@NexusFantismo]

Nice

[@pawelk.8325]

Alternative for (HP G2/G3) is Dell 3040/7040/9040 or 3050/7050/9050 micro, Lenovo M700q/M710q/M720q Tiny. They are all on 6-7 generation Intel processors. And they are 1 liter business class computers. Even better are the same computers but based on AMD APU Ryzen 2200G/2400G, i.e. HP 705 G4 DM or Lenovo M715q Tiny (here look only for those with Ryzen).

[@gloe9362]

I just set up RetroPie on a M715Q, came with the AMD A12-9800e. Got it for $30 but had no storage just 8 gigs of ram. I added two 256 GB NVME, one directly on the M.2 port and the other I connected it to a SATA adapter. Installed Linux Mint. So far I've only tried mame roms and N64 roms and so far the games play fine.

[@neotronicmind8337]

I have an old Lenovo Yoga 500 with a i5 CPU, 8GB RAM and 1TB SSD. When I tried to flash batocera img to the SSD I got a warning "selecting your system drive is dangerous and will erase your drive!". Obviously I don't want it happen as I still use the laptop for browsing the web. What shall I do to install batocera on my Yoga? Should I get an external SSD, plug it in and flash on it?

[@gloe9362]

@@neotronicmind8337 You can flash it, install it on any external drive. I actually did it onto a 256 GB SanDisk thumb drive and booted off of it.

[@samserif5967]

I have 7050 with an HHD drive do you if the process is the same? Can I flash the drive? I havent tried yet because I am waiting for replacement power cord

[@gloe9362]

@@samserif5967 I would install Linux Mint and then RetroPie. Pretty easy

[@RetroGameFacts]

Perfect timing! I’ve been trying to figure out what mini PC would work best for emulating old school GameCube games, and this really helped narrow it down. Thanks man

[@fullyf0cused]

This was great. This is the first video that has actually made me want to attempt a small retrogame project. Thank you!

[@frazzelbut]

Got one with Batacera on a 2TB Works great

[@arcaderacer586]

Those g2’s are on ebay often for $59-69 500gb 8gb ram free shipping but you have to look everyday for them. They sale quick

[@LupinosLionheart]

Man, this is probably the best video I've seen about retro emulation devices! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! ❤️

[@OfficialChaseBrogan]

Any time

[@only1wiz]

This was much needed lol thank you about to get my ultimate game console setup going

[@GilbertoPaulo1970]

Great video. This is the real noob tutorial 🤣 you didn't worried only with the Batocera installation, you went over ALL the steps, including windows commands. Nice, I believe that anybody can do this. I have an old laptop with 2Gb RAM that I believe will do just fine for retro games. Kudos...

[@titaniumshell]

I've had mine for a year, its pretty amazing, I used to use my nvidia shield tv but this blows it out for the water.

[@2kewl4skewlz]

Thank you kindly! This is so accessible and well spoken. When my console dies, this is the route which I will take. Thanks for the content and I hope your wrestling channel dominates as well!

[@LordNuttington]

Great video, exactly what I needed with a birthday coming up!

[@rossvegas7]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@carll9615]

if your getting something like this consider the HP EliteDesk 705 G4: Emulates up to PS2 /gamecube and a good bit of switch. Plus you can upgrade and add a GPU!

[@Trackmaster]

I bought this one as well and had the intention to use it for retro gaming but both the units I bought (from different sources) give me non-stop screen flickering and I searched the web for a solution and couldn't find anything. I'm about to give up and throw them out at this point. Any advice?

[@MrAntonNYC]

Your hdmi port is bad ​@Trackmaster

[@gasiacaligasiacali7384]

Cant you just make me one!! Plug and play!!! All OCD like RGG likes(that's what's it's all about) RGG much love! And I just pay you!!!!?

[@Trackmaster]

@@MrAntonNYCi got the same issue on 2 different units and I've used the HDMI port and Display port with HDMI converter and same flickering.

[@Binkbarny]

This does exactly that😂

[@kevinmahoney9205]

I picked up a HP EliteDesk 800 G3 on ebay yesterday for $38 +shipping. I see they come with a wide range of CPUs also.

[@Curlyman172000]

I was trying to look for a pc console to hook up to a tv. Thank you am not computer savvy tho. Am going to look into this

[@TheNerdyGuy84]

I also recommend to get 1tb patriot p200 or p210 sdd for 50.99 if your doing this also go to ur local goodwill store get a keyboard for 7 bucks max for it

[@martinhuband4773]

I scored an elitedesk 15 6500 for 80 bucks, putt in a 15 dollar radeon 8490 and it kills, still on batocera 33, if it ain't broke don't mess with it, good up to wii, xbox

[@TeamRiosart]

You mean an i5 6500 right? I have one of those minis too. Never installed new hardware for pc before I think I will try this.

[@carlosquiroz8805]

I just can say: THANK YOU!!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@OfficialChaseBrogan]

Your welcome!

[@jeffweber6048]

Nice clear instructional video! Can both pc's upscale GameCube games and ps2 from original graphics?

[@professorpenne9962]

love my mister but this certainly seems way cheaper and easier.

[@ssellc215]

Just saw the Toasty Bros add a RX560 4GB & 150W Power Adapter to this build, will take you over $100 but it may be worth it for emulation capability.

[@johnhanes3450]

I just got the 800 G4 pumped to see what it can do!!

[@johnhanes3450]

I got it up and running! Loads of stuff is running beyond perfect. When I am playing PS2 games, though I noticed that often times there appears to be almost line going through the center of the image. I tried the V sync feature on Batocera but it slows the PC way down. Is there any other way to not have that happen?

[@josephatnip2398]

Xbox series x with dev mod set up correctly is hard to beat I mean if you already got the console you might as well

[@alpmaster0076]

This is an awesome video I love your channel thanks 😍

[@iamme1593a]

I hope this does not sound dumb but you lost me when it came to adding the games. Where do you find the games you want to add? Also, how do you use a control with this? Such as a PlayStation Control or X box control?

[@renerodriguez9055]

I know it's not the same like cartridges and disc but I'm so glad that I have 6 modded consoles like 1. Nintendo Wii that has retros like Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, MAME ARCADE that has Over 10,000 Games, 2. Xbox 360 RGH that has 1,027 original Xbox & Xbox 360 Games that I'm trying to sell 3. PlayStation 4 w/ firmware 9.0FW has 60 Games 4. PlayStation 4 that's not modded so I could buy games at the PlayStation Store that has 127 Games 5. Nintendo switch that also has retros as well that has 223 switch games 6. My all-time favorite console that I own is the PlayStation 3 slim that has 300 exclusive best games that's on the ps3, and not only it also you can play PlayStation 1 and Playstation 2 games and the PlayStation 3 console has a game shop that you could download more games so I'm really glad that I have this set of consoles and I ain't played in on an 75in LG with LG sound system

[@AmpliFreQuency]

Amazing video! I use a Steam Deck and Switch for retro gaming on TV, but for some reason, I still want one of these machines at that price to tinker around with and repurpose, BUT don't know what to repurpose it into. I already have a homelab setup with a NAS 😓

[@lexlopez15]

I think it would have been worth mentioning that you could also transfer ROMs using a USB flash drive instead of a network connection. I think that way is a lot more user friendly... and eliminates the need to buy and use a wifi connection... especially if you don't plan to play online with it.

[@vudusid8717]

He did, when he was talking about the usb ports.

[@lexlopez15]

​@@vudusid8717he did not. He just mentioned all the various things you can connect to it. He did not mention it for transferring ROMs INSTEAD of using a network connection through wifi.

[@taeavughn]

Can you tell us the game resolution and framerate when you do your video. It would help out alot to know what the device can manage.

[@Rpgamer50]

Love your Chanel

[@MinusTacosTheOriginalBroTaco]

i was wondering if you know weather the elitedesk 705 g4 with a ryzen 5 2400ge would be better for emulation than the elitedesk 800 g3 with a core i5-6500t

[@jamesmartin6840]

So this setup can run and handle og xbox? If not what would be ideal specifically for xbox? I still have all my old games, the consoles eventually quit reading discs 😢. I quit trying after my 3rd.

[@josephsosa776]

Thank you for this good sir.

[@Thewesrobertson]

Great video. I am definitely going to do this. I'm in the ATL area as well so GO BRAVES! [unless you just like the hat]

[@israelosuna465]

Nice video.. thanks.. question can you play fighting games online on this arcade pc?

[@BURRITO44]

Great video !! 240 GB drive too small. !!

[@spakey1983]

If you convert the bin and cue files to CHD's that's plenty of space

[@joehood732]

@@spakey1983 no way people want 28,964 gamea that they will never play.

[@droopyguy]

@@joehood732 Finally! Someone who gets it 🤭

[@donschlock1638]

Thanks for the great video. I bought the device without an SSD because I still have one. Unfortunately, there are no screws included. Do you know where to by such caddy screws and whats the exact item description?

[@willsmith6290]

Thank you so much for the video. This looks great and I've already added one to my Amazon basket. I just have a couple of questions before I buy it and start getting set up. My laptop, which isn't a gaming laptop, but is a relatively decent, standard laptop, can run everything fine up to Xbox 360, PS3 and Switch emulation. Does this device definitrly run those emulators along with a fair amount of games, decent performance etc.?

[@jondoyon]

Excellent video A++

[@timothylynch1380]

$100, plus the cost of a DVI-HDMI cable. Plus the cost of a USB-WiFi dongle. Plus the cost of a USB-SATA interface cable...

[@erod8784]

Oh man, that might make it like 130 or so!

[@alviedude2343]

Didn't he say it came with the USB wifi dongle included?

[@edwardfletcher7790]

So, another $10...

[@GilbertoPaulo1970]

And?? Still a good budget for a retrogaming PC...

[@LupinosLionheart]

@alviedude2343 Yes, he did. ✌️😊👍

[@roberttiffany3322]

Great video! If I have a Windows home theater PC that I currently use, could I partition the drive and install Batacera on the other partition and use dual-boot? Will it work like that? Thanks!

[@DonaldLambert-l2d]

Can you show a video on how to install launchbox on a mini PC? I would really appreciate it

[@RonnRicco]

Nice hat. You kinda look like Adam Duvall.

[@lurkerrekrul]

I always find it funny when people stress that a system will be able to play NES, Genesis, Gameboy, etc games. Unless you're specifically looking for an original Pentium, anything you find listed on eBay or other such sites is going to play all those older games with absolutely no problems. You can probably go to your local dump and find a discarded system for free that will play everything up to and including the PS1. It's all the later systems, such as the PS2, Xbox, Nintendo DS, Gamecube, Wii, etc, that need a beefy system to run properly.

[@WizardOfWor]

There's something like the ASUS Rog Ally X that can run emulations of all older platforms easily.

[@KungFuChess]

You can also build a bar top cab from an old laptop with same specs.for.about same price and it comes with an lcd

[@YoshiIsCool1]

Awesome Bro

[@Adam_M_D]

Really great.

[@martinaurik2189]

Reminds of my “Raspberry Pi 4”project but easier.That Pc is more powerful my “Raspberry pi 4”Struggled with N64 even “overclocked”to 2.0Ghz with “Ridge Racer 64”it worked but not perfect.Even cheaper and more console’s then a raspberry pi great deal in my opinion.

[@Jesttricks]

This was a great video, could you buy this pc and the kinhank 2 tb portable HD with Batocera then just play all the games?

[@PeterRichardsandYoureNot]

Raspberry pi , 2-4 Bluetooth controller, and the 500GB microsd image of master emulator with every game known to man kind. If you know, you know.

[@YokoOHHNoo]

If you can afford a few bucks more an Intel N100 system would be equally performant but much more power efficient (10W vs 35W). But on sale and if every Dollar counts an old CPU like the i5-6500T will do.

[@TheNerdyGuy84]

There great I have two myself

[@K1ll3r84]

Right now I'm using a stock HP Elitedesk 800 G1, trying to get more out of it.

[@jonathangauthier1005]

Thanks!

[@henslee]

you dont have to click on see more options, in windows 11 there are small copy paste logos at the top of the menus

[@SjonnieSchimmelkrans]

Nice tip! However, my experience nintendo switch runs better with 16G of Ram!!

[@AdhamOhm]

I have Batocera running on an old 2011 Mac Mini. Since Apple no longer supports it I figure this is the next best use for it. It looks good under my TV too. The onboard graphics kind of struggle with N64 and PSX games, but since I mainly emulate 16 bit and older consoles it wasn't much of a deal breaker.

[@Jfuzzy85]

I spent about $300 on a MINISFORUM Mini PC UM480 XT AMD Ryzen 7 4800H 8 cores/16 Threads Mini Desktop Computer, 16 GB RAM 512 GB. How does that stack up against the windows above? I still have glitches on my 12TB Kinhank Hyperspin.

[@kevinwanner78]

This is awesome!! 🎉 One question I have having not done this before, can I connect game controllers to this? I just ordered one of these, I would like to use it as a family console that we can play together. Considering a game like Mario kart or something like that that allows for multiple players I’d like to be able to connect up to four controllers if possible , do you have information or knowledge if this is supported?

[@britishwordplay4335]

With a USB wire yes

[@youngassetmanagement5726]

I just bought one of these this week, and as an FYI, mine came with an NVME ssd instead of the larger ssd's that connect via SATA. So I had to buy an adapter so I could flash batocera.

[@ThePsycomac]

DP is not the same as HDMI. DP cannot transfer sound. You'll still need a separate cable for sound. The Dell Optiplex 7000 series is the better choice. A more complete device as it already has the connections you'll need without adapters

[@90skidturneddad]

Looking for some advice: I’m having a little trouble with roms looking pretty pixelated on most of my roms (NES, GENESIS,SNES,N64, to name a few) I’ve done the appropriate aspect ratios setup and they still look pretty pixely. I’ve seen other videos of people playing their roms and they look way better than mine. Any advice on where I should start? I am on batocera. Thank you!

[@richardnelson3507]

That G3 only had 8 GB compared to 16 GB on the first one. That's a pretty big difference for the same price

[@StLouisRod1]

Great info, as with all your vids. Quick question... Do these models support 3 monitors? I want to install one inside my virtual pinball machine, replacing the aging desktop PC inside. Thanks!

[@OfficialChaseBrogan]

Not 3 but you could probably add a splitter to accomplish that

[@StLouisRod1]

@RetroGamingGuy Thanks. I bought the model with the vga port included on back, for $6 more. I'll see of it can output all 3 and report back.

[@StLouisRod1]

The model I bought has a 256GB nvme inside instead of ssd. I am not familiar with that tech. If I want to replace it with an etched boticerra drive, how do I do that while keeping the original nvme intact?

[@Spider7782]

What are you using for a controller and how are you connecting it?

[@charlesatwood8340]

I just got a Retro Gaming stick (4k Ultra HD Game Stick Pro) I was wondering if I can install Batocera a the Micro SD card and then run it on the game stick?

[@3rdtimesacharm84]

I don't know if you had talked about this, I might have missed it, but do you still recommend the G1 for cheap retro gaming? Its like $30 cheaper than the G2's, but I'm not sure how much they differ as far performance when retro gaming...

[@OfficialChaseBrogan]

Yeah it's still a good option for sure

[@jacobehyre7940]

I'm looking to build an arcade cabinet, is this a good way to go. I don't mind spending a little more or are there any plug and play options. I had built one about 10yrs ago and I found getting the roms was labor intensive and i could always get ones that work, I also could never find a way to play the arcade game dragon's lair. The arcade machine I had built used an old mini pc and tank sticks inside of a gutted out TMNT arcade cabinet. We really had a lot of fun but do to some moving and stuff it had to go.

[@likilikiki]

Come on man... live a little and leave the wheels on the SSD while flashing 😁😁😜

[@Not31337]

That confused me

[@josemadrazo3131]

Can you plug it to a tv or monitor and play or do you need a pc?

[@smartcam1701]

Arcadepunk, RGS retro etc..

[@myrealname2022]

This seems okay but I like your build on the Dell Optiplex 7050 better because the mother board allows me to run my SSD with windows and I also have a 1tb nvme drive internal running batocera and comes with hdmi port. Yeah a little pricier but I can pop into bios and either load windows or batocera. Works out great.

[@andrewc7475]

I bought a 5050 for this purpose, but haven’t had the time to do it nor am I entirely sure how to make sure it dual boots properly. Any videos you used to help you through it?

[@myrealname2022]

@@andrewc7475 unfortunately I don’t have a video but for mine, I just installed the new hard drive after I flashed my batocera image. Then I access the bios through the magic of F1, F10, or F12. Which F key depends on your own system. You must hit your f key during your initial boot up and manually select your drive to boot from. You can set the priority of boot order so that your favorite boots first, but you must manually select your alternate boot drive any other time. If you want you can also run Linux on a USB thumb drive. Again just options. If I’m feeling bored I may make a video. But you got this man. I learned all my stuff from videos and just trying stuff.

[@andrewc7475]

Hey, thanks for the info! Appreciate the reply!

[@TheDeadlyraptor]

The G2 allows NVME SSD as well as 2.5” SSD

[@andrewc7475]

@@myrealname2022 @TheDeadlyraptor Can you flash Batocera on the internal (blank) nvme while on windows from the 2.5” SSD/HDD

[@dm8189]

I just want to plug something into my TV and play.

[@djliquidsmoke]

note the 2nd offering on amazon has HDMI on it or so it said in the description.

[@Svn-rr2mu]

It looks like one of those boxes has 16g and one has 8g. I would pay the extra $.50 for double the RAM.

[@bobp823]

Will this run any Saturn games? Specifically dragon force?

[@dman8871]

Anyrning recommended as a great plug and play ? Would like to find something compatible with my Nvidia shield pro

[@MartinFitzgerald-n5n]

Martin from england are you going to do another 96tb giveaway 😂

[@jondoyon]

Is it worth stepping up to the G4 or G5? the g2 and g3 already went up $20 Does it play switch and wii U at 100%?

[@Not31337]

PSA: If you open your PC and see one of those KingFast ssds - REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY. I've had tons of those die over the past few years.

[@stephenfarkas4922]

Just wondering if the G1 is still a viable option or no ahead and pay the extra $20 - $30 to move up to a G2 or G3. What does everyone think

[@farm64]

Hi, was hoping to get info on where to get Roms. I know there was6a cra down several years ago. Any suggestions on getting a safe option?

[@ben-tendo]

I tried this about 18 months ago and sadly these devices can be temperamental about what screens they like to connect to and also provide sound at the same time. In the end I went for a SER5 MAX and haven't looked back...

[@itchylampost]

how does this compare to the firebat T8 , Intel N100 for the same money ?

[@CourtJester7489.]

what can i do as far as controllers for things like the wii and wii u? how does it work for the DS? extremely interested

[@jeffconner3412]

Which controller do you recommend to play N64 games on this system?

[@X91X-km7hp]

xbox360

[@saulcalderon9777]

Can you do a video on how to play 3ds? Please. I can make a donation.

[@zgillet]

Oof, you got the 4k@30 FPS cable... no no no, you want the 4k@60 for retro emulation for fun upscaling in 3D games.

[@autolargue]

Amazon Canada has the G2 at $175 which is ludicrous.

[@shortstack1757]

can it be upgraded? what would be the latest platform I could get?

[@silvazfamily950]

Can it play PS3 games and how do you use a wireless controller? New to this, thankz.

[@kdstyles1979]

would love to know if Halo 2 actually runs on this, because if it does I am doing something wrong with my HP 800 G3 mini (paid $55 for on ebay) i have. was about to get the 705 with the added gpu

[@ryankoehler2046]

would it be quicker to transfer the rom a bios files by booting up through the sata cable on your pc like you showed in the $70 video instead of the ip through your router?

[@mjust7119]

If my intent is to run ps2 and gc, is there any real reason to get a more powerful/ expensive option like a beelink ser5?

[@FortbloxNET]

LOL so i ordered everything, even the SSD USB adapter.....now i opened the elitedesk G2 and there is no SSD inside but a NVME at the bottom....so what now?

[@FortbloxNET]

omg so i flashed a USB drive, booted batocera from that, connected the elitedesk via LAN to internet and then in SYSTEM SETTING you can install batocera again on the internal hard drive. that did it :D

[@FatherlessChild.Since1997]

Return that shit

[@FatherlessChild.Since1997]

Oh nevermind that’s good bro hope your enjoying your new mini retro 😂

[@ebayseller6040]

nvme usb adapter

[@funstar5225]

I have a hp prodesk 600 g3 will that do the same as the hp elitedesk 800 g3.Thanks

[@nayttdogg1979]

So can I use this with the 12tb hard drive from another video, then connect to my tv?

[@BakkerSamuel]

I dont know anything about computers. But can I play the arcade game San Francisco Rush 2049 easily on this computer..?