Pimoroni Picade (with 8-inch display)

The ultimate desktop retro arcade machine! Picade is a Raspberry Pi-powered mini arcade that you build yourself, with authentic arcade controls, a high resolution 4:3 display that's ideal for retro gaming, and a punchy speaker to hear those 8-bit game soundtracks at their best. Picade comes in kit form, and it'll take around two to three hours to build. The cabinet is made from powder-coated MDF, giving it a quality look and feel similar to a full-size arcade.

All you'll need to add is a Raspberry Pi, USB-C power supply, and micro-SD card.

Cabinet features

• Black, powder-coated panels
• Acrylic marquee and console with authentic artwork
• Push-fit arcade buttons
• Joystick with black ball top
• 3" speaker (5W, 4Ω)
• Easy access with removable back panel
• Dedicated illuminated power button
• Grippy rubber feet
• Dimensions: 350x230x210mm

8-inch display features

• 1024x768 (4:3 ratio) IPS (wide viewing angle) display
• Pimoroni-designed and manufactured HDMI display driver board and keypad controls
• Powered by micro-USB cable (included) from your Pi

Picade X HAT features

• Easy DuPont connectors for buttons and joystick
• Push-fit speaker terminals
• I2S audio DAC with 3W amplifier (mono)
• USB-C power management, power switch pins, and power button
• 4-way joystick inputs
• 6 player buttons
• 4 utility buttons
• Metal standoffs to hold your Picade X HAT securely

Extras

• Picade enamel pin badge
• Pimoroni Super Sticker Selection
• Picade poster / assembly instructions

Software setup

We recommend the RetroPie operating system for your Picade. You can download it from the RetroPie website and then burn it to a micro-SD card with Etcher.

Connect a USB keyboard to your Pi, and connect to Wi-Fi in the RetroPie menu. Press F4 to exit to the terminal and then type curl https://get.pimoroni.com/picadehat | bash to run the Picade HAT installer.

Reboot your Pi, if it doesn't prompt you to. Press the "Alt" key on your keyboard and then select "Configure input" to configure your Picade's controls. You'll find that the sound and power button should both be working now too!