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Keys Introduction
- Game function keys vary according to specific game
- Start + Select to exit current game
- Menu, Up/Left, Down/Right, Exit, this four keys on the bottom allow to adjust screen brightness/contrast, volume, etc.
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Tyler Zweistein
2025-08-24 11:56:50
Calling all retro gaming enthusiasts and Raspberry Pi tinkerers! The Waveshare Game HAT is a fantastic way to transform your Raspberry Pi into a classic handheld gaming console. Here's why it deserves a spot in your retro revival kit:**Classic Console Experience in a Modern Package:**The Game HAT boasts a gorgeous 3.5-inch IPS display with a crisp 480x320 resolution, ensuring smooth gameplay for your favorite retro titles. The integrated speaker and headphone jack deliver that familiar retro audio experience, completing the immersive feel.**Power and Play (with a Tiny Battery):**The Game HAT draws power directly from your Raspberry Pi, eliminating the need for an external power source. While the 18650 lithium battery (not included) enables some on-the-go gaming, keep in mind its capacity might limit extended unplugged sessions.**Easy Assembly, Endless Fun:**Setting up the Game HAT is a breeze. Simply connect it to your Raspberry Pi using the included GPIO pins, and you're ready to load your favorite emulators and ROMs. The included buttons and joystick provide a comfortable and responsive control scheme, perfectly suited for classic arcade and console titles.**A Note on Software Setup:**While the hardware setup is straightforward, installing the necessary emulators and ROMs requires some technical know-how. Thankfully, there are many online tutorials and resources dedicated to setting up Raspberry Pi for retro gaming, making it easier to navigate the software side of things.**The Verdict: A Fun and Functional Retro Fix**The Waveshare Game HAT is a winning combination of classic console nostalgia and modern tech. The sharp display, comfortable controls, and ease of assembly make it a great option for gamers who want to relive their retro favorites on a portable platform. With a little software tinkering, you can have a treasure trove of classic games at your fingertips. Just remember to factor in the need for a separate battery and a bit of technical know-how for software setup.
Customer
2025-08-10 11:20:43
First off, this is a great product. It's not for everyone, if you want a full portable retro gaming experience right out of the box, this isn't for you. You need a battery, raspberry pi computer, a regular computer, and basic computer knowledge to get this running. But if you're an avid DIYer, retro gamer, handheld collector, then this is for you.I wont claim this is without flaw. The analog stick is impractical when playing fighting games, the acrylic has sharp edges making prolonged gameplay uncomfortable, it takes an 18650 battery and I think those are 2600mah at best so battery life isn't the greatest, it's quite large and bulky, and the shoulder buttons are very small.But for me, those things are negligible in the big picture. This thing is worth having. It's just cool as hell and the price isn't a bank breaker. I have other portable retro gaming devices, nvidia shield portable, gpd xd, gpd win, my galaxy s9, and a custom portable raspberry pi 3 project. I can certainly say this is worth adding to my collection, and it is absolutely playable. Go buy one, itll be fun!
Dil B.
2025-08-03 10:00:03
Solid little kit. The buttons are a little flimsy but work well. Audio is fine. The screen is the best part though, it looks great. The kit itself is not the best design but works well and is easy to assemble. Fits fine in hand but isn’t the most confortable system. The main issue I have with the kit though is that its not practical for travel because nothing is really protected. You can get 3d printed cases to put on them to protect the pie a little better but they are kind of hard to find. The image for the system works great though. Overall it’s a good kit for the price and simplicity of the built.
Alexander Spivey
2025-07-23 11:52:11
I followed the step by step guide and installed all the packages required. As of now, the screen boots, but none of the buttons work on the controller. All drivers have been updated and enabled. Additionally, I have reached out to them about a week ago and still have no response. Theoretically, great product.
alternative Travel Press
2025-06-25 12:26:46
I love this thing! It’s easy to assemble, and works exactly as expected. It’s a great little portable enclosure for your Pi. The buttons are a bit clicky, but they work well. You will need to download the drivers from their website to get the controls and the screen to work properly, but it’s easy. There are plenty of videos on YouTube showing you how to assemble this product, I recommend watching those before you attempt to assemble it. The manufactures website also has very good, easy to follow directions.
David R.
2025-06-05 14:59:14
Perfect for my raspberry Pi 3b+ that I wasn't using. Recently bought a pi400 and 3b+ was not being used. Very nice
Kunde
2025-03-24 17:07:45
Sie Verarbeitung ist gut. Die Schrauben dürften aber einen Millimeter länger sein.Leider liegt kein Link oder eine kleine Anleitung bei. Man muss erst mal nach einer passenden Anleitung bei Waveshare suchen.Die auf Github funktioniert nicht!Kompatibel mit Rasbberry 1b,2,3,4 und 5! den 5er würde ich nicht empfehlen, da er im vergleich zu den Vorgängern mehr Strom benötigt.Als es dann mal aufgesetzt war, ging alles sehr schnell.Die Trigger sind sehr spielerisch und ich werde mir auf dem 3D Drucker ein Paar bessere herstellen.Es liegt ganz ok in der Hand, aber ich würde ein Gehäuse empfehlen das etwas ergonomischer in den Händen liegt.Alles in allem ein nettes Spielzeug das man sicher auch noch für andere Sachen verwenden kann.Ich werde meinen GameHat umbauen, damit ich ihn mit einer großen LiPo Zelle verwenden kann.So kommen auch ein paar Stunden mehr raus.Alles in allem gut.
Simon
2025-02-28 17:03:53
Bon produit
Arturo
2025-01-29 12:01:50
Es un producto muy interesante ya que convierte tu computadora Raspberry PI en una videoConsola portátil.Quizá sea un poco tedioso tener que instalar RetroPie (Si es que usas Recalbox), pero al fin de cuentas vale la pena migrar a RetroPie para poder usarla.Quizá le falta más ayuda (soporte), por ejemplo; la información que brinda el sitio web del fabricante es muy deficiente. Por ejemplo no especifica si puedes adaptar una baterÃa de mayor amperaje hora. Yo lo tengo funcionando con una baterÃa 18650 de 3.7V y 3000 MaH. Esa es la recomendada. En este caso el consumo de baterÃa esta muy bien optimizado (2 a 3 horas seguidas). Pero nunca sobran unos cuantos MaH más.Los botones son incómodos (Sobretodo R y L), pero terminas adaptándote. Los botones de configuración (Subir y bajar volumen, ajustar el brillo, etc) son muy incómodos y poco intuitivos, pero una vez configurado a tu gusto, pocas veces requiere modificarlo.En cuestión de sonido es muy buena, la calidad es excelente y el volumen hasta sale sobrando.En general es un excelente producto a un costo no tan accesible. Pero si ya tienes la Raspberry PI y quieres convertirla en videoConsola portátil, este producto es una buena opción.
LoreFassina
2025-01-12 12:17:15
Facilissima da installare. Sul sito trovi anche il software con precaricati i driver per schermo e controlli (e anche qualche gioco). Se non vi piace il guscio che viene dato di default potete stamparvene uno scaricando i file direttamente da Thingiverse (io mi sto modellando il mio personale). Prodotto comunque migliorabile. Avrei preferito se ci fosse stato anche un classico D-pad e al poste del controller analogico della playstation (troppo grosso e scomodo) avrei preferito quello della psp o psvita (più piccolo anche se perdi il click). Consigliato per chi volesse iniziare a farsi la propria console portatile. La batteria non è inclusa ed è del tipo che costa un pochino, ma va beh...
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