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So I got a question /vr/
I have a NES and a SNES. I am thinking of getting a Pi and putting it inside either of them, but also trying to keep the original cart loader, controller, and a/v outputs on either system and hopefully figure out a way to read them on the Pi, while also putting more holes for USB, hdmi, etc (or whatever the pi needs).
Would this be easier on the NES or SNES? Is it worth the effort?
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>>3414951
>Is it worth the effort?
you're just building a shitty retronV bro
so no.
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You're not gonna be able to keep the original hardware intact unless you're some kind of electronics wizard, OP. That said, please don't ruin a functioning unit if you're gonna do this.
SNES is probably the better choice for a project like this. There's a board you can get for the Pi that will let you plug in SNES controllers directly, so no USB or associated input lag. If you wanted to use your old carts you could track down a Retrode but I'm not sure how well that works with the Pi, if at all.
Is it worth the effort? I'd say so. You'll get a solid little unit that can play pretty much anything from the PS1 down, plus some arcade games, plus ScummVM games. If you're not familiar with Linux there's gonna be a little bit of a learning curve, but there's tutorials for everything online.
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What's with retards and ruining functional consoles to emulate on a shitty computer instead?
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>>3414951
Don't fucking do this. Just put the Pi in a Pi case, don't even almost ruin real hardware for a shitty emulator box.
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>>3415123
This. Have your NES or SNES on display, even hooked up if you still want to use it and just put the Pi underneath or behind one of them where you don't see it.
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I have a Pi and Retron 5, but my wife's husband doesn't let me play it.
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>>3414951
Get everdrives dumb fuk
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>>3415183
Does your wife's son's mother approve of all the extra shelf space?
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Not worth it. Don't destroy authentic hardware for the sake of an emu box.
If you can 3D model, make a replica and 3D print it. Or just use a normal case.
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>>3414984
> input lag
I've been using a Pi with Retropie for about 6 months now. 8bitdo Bluetooth controllers. Input lag is not a thing.
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>>3416719
keep telling yourself that.
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Just google nintendo pi cases, there are some for sale and you don't have to kill the console, you aren't going to make friends on this board if you destroy old tech
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>>3416719
>Bluetooth
>Input lag is not a thing.
Please.
Every controller lags. Even USB controllers have different lag.
Not retro, but
http://www.teyah.net/sticklag/results.html
http://www.teyah.net/sticklag/overview.html
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>>3416768
>madcatz anything
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