Most video game ROMs are copyrighted, meaning it is illegal to download or distribute them online. Ripping your own ROMs is a legal grey area, but if you plan on ripping cartridges you own, you’re going to need to invest in additional hardware. That being said, there are a number of classic games you can play in RetroPie that are completely free and totally legal. Related: RetroPie Customization Tips to Improve Your Gaming Experience How to Install Optional Packages in RetroPie These games, along with alternative emulators and other software, are known… Read more

RetroPie is an excellent way to relive all of your video game nostalgia without having to blow into cartridges. As cool as it is to lap your friends in Super Mario Kart or beat up baddies in Streets of Rage, the default version of the RetroPie user interface is designed for functionality. Unfortunately, this means things can look a little bland. Thankfully, there are ways to customize the look of your RetroPie build to make it more pleasing to the eye. Related: A Guide to Retro Game Emulation with RetroPie 1. Change the Splash Screen The… Read more