Does your Raspberry Pi 4 feel lonely? Find a suitable Tabletop Arcade cabinet for it. You don’t have to go so far as the Vilros offers the compatible tabletop Arcade cabinet for Raspberry Pi. It has everything you need for your mini arcade for games at home. 

 

You can set it up on your own by following simple instructions and enjoy your games whenever you want. 

 

What will you get in the Cabinet Package?

The cabinet has a simple design, is easy to wire, and has enough room to accommodate all the hardware without gaps. Only four screws will be in the way if you ever need to change something inside. It won't be difficult to swap out, repair, or add a new peripheral because everything is carefully arranged, and the cables have labels.

 

It has 8 buttons for simple volume control, inbuilt Micro HDMI & USB-C ports for power, and compatibility for a joystick on top. You don't need external amplifiers or speakers to play games at home because this stylish gaming system includes everything you need inside, including speakers.

 

Features of Mini Arcade Cabinet

• Complete and ready for use (does NOT include Raspberry PI Board and SD card).
• Internal USB-C and Micro HDMI ports simplify connecting and powering a Raspberry Pi 4 Board.
• 8 buttons and a joystick.
• Slot & Holder for Raspberry Pi Boards with Access to USB Inputs
• Easy volume control for the internal speaker.

 

Specifications:

• Cabinet Size : 16(H)x 11.5(W) x 13.5(D) Inches
• Cabinet Material: MDF Wood
• Monitor Size:10 Inch
• Monitor Resolution: 1366x768

 

 

 

What else do you need?

Well, the cabinet package may or may not include Raspberry Pi 4 and an SD card. So, you must buy it separately and confirm the whole package from your vendor. 

 

How to Build a Vilros Mini Tabletop Home Arcade for the Raspberry Pi4?

The appeal of this arcade is that you are not required to do anything on your own. Vilros have already built the woodwork, inserted the joystick and buttons, integrated the LCD, and installed all the cabinet hardware. 

 

It only requires removing the rear panel to access the Pi slot and then setting up the connections, even if you order it without a Raspberry Pi or SD card.

 

Once your purchase the tabletop arcade cabinet and Raspberry Pi, all you need is to get started with the process. 

 

What is inside the box?

Before moving forward, you have to open the box. Vilros packing can surprise you as they have packaged everything separately, so you can simply unbox the cabinet and set it up immediately with simple instructions. So, what is included in the package?

 

• A stand to hold the Raspberry Pi
• A power brick of 12V/4.3A
• A screwdriver with screws to mount the Pi 4
• A power cable for a power brick
• A manual with instructions to set the cabinet with Raspberry Pi 4.

Now, how to put it all together and play games? 

Let’s find out!

 

• Step 1: Add 4 screws to the Raspberry Pi 4 and put it down on the stand. 
• Step 2: Then, remove the four screws on the back of the machine to remove the back cover. Once you remove it, you can access the internals for installing the Raspberry Pi. 
• Step 3: you will find the USBC cable for providing the power to Pi 4, the micro HDMI for video or HDMI output to the monitor, and the USB 2.0 cable that connects to the encoder for connection to the joystick and 8 buttons. 
• Step 4: Now, we will install the Raspberry Pi in the given slot and screw it for firm holding. 
• Step 5: Now, connect the USBC cable for power and Micro HDMI for the monitor. We also need to connect the USB 2.0 to the joystick and buttons. 

 

Note: They used pressed wood instead of common and cheap acrylic construction, which makes it durable. 

 

• Step 6: Close the back lid and install the four screws. 

 

How to start and play games on it?

Time to turn the power on by pressing the red button. 

 

Power it up, and the LED marquee and display will turn on. You can also use the machine's buttons to adjust and change settings or colors. 

 

If you feel a little more genius and want to make some more tweaks to the cabinet, open the front panel of buttons. You can see all the labels very clearly.

 

So, go ahead and make some tweaks. However, everything is already set up perfectly. Still, it's your experiment, do whatever you have in mind. 

 

Why Raspberry Pi 4?

Raspberry Pi 4 is jam-packed with the latest tech while still being affordable. It’s your tiny, dual-display desktop computer with robot brains.

• Two Micro-HDMI Outputs: 

For an immersive retro experience, you will get a high resolution with 2 Micro-HDMI outputs. 

• Fast Working Memory: 

Your gaming experience will be free of lags, stutters, and glitches thanks to reading and write speeds that are almost 50% quicker than those of the previous model.

• Powerful Processor: 

2/4GB of RAM offers a viable and more powerful processor to work out on the project.  

• Energy Efficient: 

It uses significantly less power than earlier models and operates quietly without a fan.

• Updated USB Interface: 

Faster data transmission rates are possible thanks to the improved USB interface. It has two USB 2 ports and two USB 3 ports built in.

 

Wrap Up 

So, as an arcade game enthusiast, are you ready to up your game with an arcade machine at home? It will provide you the closest to a genuinely realistic arcade experience at home with authentic arcade controls, a high-quality display, and a powerful speaker to hear those nostalgic soundtracks at their best.

 

It won't be difficult to swap out, repair, or add a new peripheral because everything is carefully arranged, and the cables have labels. The cabinet is made entirely of MDF wood, which is more durable and offers long-lasting strength. 

 

Just remember to wipe off any dust, stains, or debris sticking to the exterior using a moist cloth once you've finished playing.

 

So, if you are anything like a passionate gamer and a sort of engineering genius, you might want to try it. Besides, Vilros has everything cost-effective in their store. 

 

Just buy your Raspberry kits, arcade cabinet, or anything that excites you to build or play games at the convenience of your home. 

 

 

FAQs

• Can Raspberry Pi run arcade games?

Using a Raspberry Pi and a variety of emulators, you can play your favorite games from vintage consoles such as the Atari 2600, NES, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and Gameboy.

 

• Will there be a Raspberry Pi 5?

0 and USB3. 0 connectors, the Raspberry Pi 5 is expected to receive a Bluetooth v5. 2 upgrades for higher rates and extended communication range. SMA connector solutions for attaching external WiFi and Bluetooth antennae for the increased range may also be useful for production device integration.

 

• What's the most powerful Raspberry Pi?

Raspberry Pi 400 Personal Computer Kit.

 

With its quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, WiFi networking, dual-display output, 4K video playback, and a 40-pin GPIO header, it's the most powerful and user-friendly Raspberry Pi computer yet.

 

However, it still depends on the usage of the machine. If you are looking for something to fulfill the purpose of a simple project, you might be fine with other versions with less RAM too.

 

• Does Netflix work on Raspberry Pi?

There are different ways to run Netflix on Raspberry Pi. You can find the packages that must be installed on your Raspberry Pi to use Netflix within a suitable web browser. To stream videos, Netflix needs to obtain a specific library version, so setting it up on your Raspberry Pi involves a few distinct steps.

 

• Can Raspberry Pi run Xbox games?

You may now pick a game to stream to your Raspberry Pi from the Xbox Cloud Gaming service. Make sure your controller is linked to your Pi before choosing a game. The connected controller can even be used to navigate the Xbox Cloud Gaming user interface.

 

• Does Raspberry Pi 4 have games?

Play some of your favorite old video games like the NES, SNES, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation on the Raspberry Pi 4. You can use a tool called RetroPie for Nintendo consoles, which combines several open-source emulators into a single, simple-to-install package.

 

• How much does an arcade machine cost?

Arcade equipment is used (functioning condition) often range in price from $1,000 to $4,000. An old working machine will cost you between $1,200 and $2,200. Besides, you also keep in mind that shipping is a crucial factor. But if you are not planning on inviting the whole community, you can rely on Vilros Mini Tabletop Home Arcade for your amazing gaming sessions. 

 

• Can you run Windows on the Raspberry Pi? 

Simply, yes. You have 2 installing options, go for either a native Windows image on the Raspberry Pi and emulate earlier Windows versions as you need.