Chances are you have an older PC lying around the house. Or maybe you just bought a mini PC. What if we made it a retro game console? In this guide, I'll show you how to install Batocera, a custom Linux-based operating system that will give any PC a console-like experience. Plus, let's learn how to install Steam games to play alongside your favorite retro classics.

Written guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2023/05/26/transform-any-pc-into-a-retro-gaming-console-batocera-guide/

Mini PC used in this video (Beelink EQ12): https://amzn.to/3oxtYAJ
1TB SSD: https://amzn.to/43q3j7D
keyboard/mouse: https://amzn.to/42dRT5T
8Bitdo Controller: https://amzn.to/3Mww8bX
Arcade key: https://amzn.to/3C2ViK9

Mini PC Spreadsheet: https://tinyurl.com/RGCminiPC
Batocera wiki page: https://wiki.batocera.org/install_batocera
Batocera Nation channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/batoceranation/videos

Timestamp:
00:00 intro
02:06 choose your /"console/"
06:30 configuration and installation
10:45 a.m. start in Batocera
13:02 controller options
17:29 adding games and BIOS
22:31 make Batocera pretty
25:00 system and game settings
27:52 Steam Games in Batocera
35:00: setting up multiplayer
35:58 summary and conclusion

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