Raspberry Pi OS 2026-04-13 is now available for download with a much-improved Control Center app, passwordless sudo disabled by default, Chromium enhancements, and many other changes.
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Raspberry Pi has announced a fresh round of price rises for its range of popular single-board computers, owing to industry-wide memory costs. It’s also launched a new version of the Pi 4 with 3GB RAM to sweeten the bad news, albeit somewhat. This is the second price rise announced for Raspberry Pi in recent months. The RRP of Raspberry Pi boards were bumped in February, seeing up to $20 aded to the cost of Raspberry Pi 5 boards compared to their original price. A 16 GB Raspberry Pi 5 in the UK now costs over £290 – a 61% increase […]
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To help offset the industry-wide RAM price increases, a new version of the Raspberry Pi 4 has been released that uses dual-RAM chips.
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Raspberry Pi announces new price hikes for 2026, blaming the "AI infrastructure roll-out" for rising RAM costs. Pi 4 and Pi 5 models get way more expensive.
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Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.2 microSD card flashing utility is now available for download with numerous new features and improvements. Here's what's new!
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The Raspberry Pi 5 price list has changed: most models jump up, with the 16GB model hitting $145. However, a cheaper 1GB version is now available – is it any good?
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A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a cross-platform and open source Qt-based image flashing tool is available for testing — with a BRAND NEW look.
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Raspberry Pi OS 2025-10-01 is now available for download with based on Debian 13 "Trixie" and featuring new GTK and icon themes, as well as numerous other improvements.
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Do you remember the thrill of powering up your old console, the satisfying clunk of the cartridge clicking into place, and the vibrant, pixelated characters that transported you to another realm?
Whether you were a Mario fanatic (like me), a Sonic speedster, or a Pokémon trainer, those retro games hold a special place in our hearts.
Thanks to RetroPie, you can dive back into your favorite classic games. This is one of the easier projects you can build with Raspberry Pi.
Since I use Pi 5 for my homelab setup, I thought of utilizing my older Raspberry Pi 4 for the retro gaming project. In this guide, I will show you how I set up RetroPie on my Raspberry Pi 4. I'll also share some tips for that authentic retro gaming experience.
Before I share the setup, let's talk about what RetroPie is. It’s a collection of emulators that enables you to play games from a wide range of classic consoles such as GameBoy, Game Cube, SNES, and PlayStation 1 & 2. You can even play some Microsoft DOS games as well.
Think of it as a pre-built package that turns your Pi into a retro gaming console with minimal setup.
But there are a few things to understand here. You won't just get access to hundreds of retro games. You'll have to get the game ROMs (digital file of the old classic games) and then upload them to the appropriate emulator folder inside the RetroPie.
There are websites that let you download the retro games of your choice. The problem is that downloading ROMs could be illegal in your country. That's the thing about corporate greed. Even if they have not been selling those games and devices for years, they won't let you enjoy that little piece of your childhood.
The pure legal way is that if you have those old game cartridges, you can build ROMs on your own. There are specialized devices that let you create ROMs from old cartridges.
Stone Age GamerPosted by Aaron Wilson on Nov 25th 2024For more details on retro game ROMs, watch the video below.
Ready to get started? Here’s how to set up RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi.
What you’ll need:
There are two ways of getting RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi:
I have already downloaded the image on my system from the RetroPie's downloads page.
Next, burn it in a microSD card. I am using Raspberry Pi Imager tool but you can use Balena Etcher or even Rufus (if you are on Windows).
Select your device (as shown in the image below):
Select your "Custom Image":
Browse to the downloaded RetroPie image:
Choose the installation medium (microSD card):
Hit "Next"
That's it. Wait for the process to complete and then take out the SD card.
Updating Raspberry Pi OS is the most basic thing you should do first:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yWith your Raspberry Pi’s OS updated, it's time to install a couple of essential packages for RetroPie.
First, you'll need the “dialog” package, which the RetroPie setup script uses to create dialog boxes in the terminal. Next, the “git” package is crucial as it allows us to clone the setup script repository directly to the Raspberry Pi.
You can install both packages by running the following command:
sudo apt install -y git dialogNow that we’ve got the required packages, let's move on to cloning the RetroPie setup script. This script will install RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi.
Switch to your home directory:
cdNow, use the commands below to clone the RetroPie setup script into your home directory:
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup.gitNext, navigate to the “RetroPie-Setup” directory that was created when you cloned the repository.
cd RetroPie-SetupOnce inside the directory, you can start the setup script.
This script will handle the installation of all the necessary packages for a few basic emulators.
sudo ./retropie_setup.shYou should now see the RetroPie setup dialog on your screen. Just press OK.
The next menu offers several options, but for now, focus on the “Basic Install” option. This will install the core and main packages needed to get RetroPie up and running.
Navigate to “Basic Install” using the arrow keys, and press Enter to select it.
You'll be prompted to confirm whether you want to install the “Core” and “Main” components of RetroPie. Select “Yes” to proceed.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll return to the main menu of the RetroPie setup script.
Finally, to ensure everything is working correctly, reboot your Raspberry Pi.
In the main menu, select the “Perform reboot” option.
So, you've set up RetroPie on your Raspberry Pi, and now you're ready for the fun part- adding games, aka ROMs!
ROMs are essentially digital copies of games from old consoles.
They allow you to play your favorite classics on modern hardware, like our little friend Pi here.
Adding ROMs to your RetroPie setup is easier than you might think. Here's how you can do it:
This is the most straightforward method. Just format a USB drive to FAT32. I'm doing a Quick format in Windows:
In Linux, you can use 'GNOME Disks' utility or a Command line tool like this:
sudo mkfs -t vfat /dev/sda1mkfs is a command use to format block storage devices.-t ensures the type of file system /dev/sda1 is the location of my storage device.Create a folder, I named it as "retropie" and plug it into your Pi.
RetroPie will automatically create sub-folders for each console.
Next, copy your ROM files into the appropriate folders and plug the USB back into your Pi, and RetroPie will handle the rest.
Here is the unzipped version of the ROM:
If your Raspberry Pi is connected to your home network, you can transfer ROMs directly over WiFi using Samba, SFTP, etc.
Here I'm using WinSCP to transfer my ROMs using SFTP:
After login, just go to the RetroPie directory or where you want to save your games.
I'm saving my ROMs in this directory: /home/user/RetroPie/roms/n64:
That's it! Now that your ROMs are added, you're ready to boot up and start gaming.
You'll see the RetroPie splash screen on the first boot, followed by EmulationStation's welcome message.
Next, you will be prompted to configure your controller. This only takes a minute, and once it's done, you'll have full control over the system.
Once your controller is set up, you'll be taken to the main EmulationStation menu.
Here, you'll see a list of all the systems for which you've added ROMs. In my case, it's for Nintendo 64:
The interface is clean and easy to navigate. You can use your controller to scroll through the different consoles, select a game, and dive straight into the action.
Here I have added the Super Mario 64, a true classic that never gets old. It's showing 2 copies because I've added one compressed and the other one direct.
When we select it from the menu, you'll see the familiar startup screen:
and there he is - Mario himself, ready for action!
The game loads a bit slow but manageable, and with just a press of a button, you are back in the colorful world of Mario.
While RetroPie is an amazing way to bring back the nostalgia of classic gaming, it's not without its quirks, especially if you are using older Pi models like Pi 3. If you are aiming for a smooth, lag-free experience, I'd highly recommend using a Raspberry Pi 4.
RetroPie may not have seen a new release in the last few years but it still works.
I'm curious. What does your retro gaming setup look like? What games are you playing? Share your setups and experiences in the comments below.
There are plenty of cool cases you can buy for your Raspberry Pi. But here's the thing. Mass-produce products often restrict creativity. And I am glad to live in a connected creative internet where people share their creations with each other.
I am going to share some of my favorite 3D printed Raspberry Pi cases I have come across. You may not necessarily purchase them but most of them share their models and files. This gives you an opportunity to test your and your 3D printer's DIY skills.
This case feels like it belongs on the bridge of a spaceship. With its sharp, geometric edges and rugged profile, it looks both futuristic and industrial without going over the top.
It’s practical, too: built to snap together cleanly and handle a 40 mm fan without fuss.
Features:
Is it a mini PC? Is it a Raspberry Pi? This case says: why not both.
Designed to mimic a high-end gaming rig, it comes complete with a see-through side panel and enough room to tuck in a UPS module for portable or critical-use builds.
Features:
Although, you can purchase a tower case like this for your Pi.
This dope Raspberry Pi 5 case has a tower cooler and dual RGB fans to keep the device cool. It also extends your Pi 5 with M.2 SSD slot and 2 standard HDMI ports.
This one’s for people who believe tiny tech deserves big style. Designed to house a real heatsink and twin fans, this tower case lights up with neon flair that looks straight out of a cyberpunk anime.
Features:
This might be the most mysterious Pi case ever made. A black hole case for Pi-hole.
It's not sleek that can be seen, a bit compact, and definitely complex. And it's not for the faint of heart.
Think of it as a black box from space: powerful, but you’ll need some build skills and patience to unlock its potential.
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Part sculpture, part science experiment, this design is packed with personality.
It looks like it teleported in from a parallel timeline where art and engineering are best friends. Best of all? It’s easy to print and assemble.
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This one brings back the glamour of early tech design. Inspired by Art Deco, it combines sweeping lines with modern geometry and works perfectly with dual-color filament to make the design pop.
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Minimal without being boring, this folding case is perfect for people who move their Pi around a lot. It prints flat and folds into shape, like origami for hardware lovers or like the old-fashioned cigarette cases we see in classic detective shows and movies.
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This one’s pure sci-fi goodness. Shaped like a spacecraft, it brings a galactic charm to your Raspberry Pi setup. It’s relatively easy to print, despite its detailed shape.
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Nostalgia incoming! These two are straight out of the arcade era, one shaped like Pac-Man, the other like his ghostly nemesis.
They’re fun, loud, and absolutely not trying to blend in.
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This isn't just a Raspberry Pi case, it’s a mini console with serious flair.
Styled after the PS5, this case is ideal for turning your Pi into a dedicated gaming station.
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Built to mimic the iconic Nintendo 64, this case hits all the right notes for retro gaming fans.
The design even includes suggested colors and detailed assembly instructions. Just add RetroPie and prepare to time travel.
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If you missed the NES Classic Edition craze, no worries, this 3D printed case lets you build your own.
Designed to hold a Raspberry Pi 3, it’s perfect for an emulation setup and can be color-customized to your heart’s content.
Features:
Although you can buy a similar case for just $11 from SunFounder.
SunFounderSunFounderThis one’s a cheeky blend of Apple’s G5 design and Raspberry Pi smarts.
Styled after the "cheese grater" Mac Pro, it’s compact and has a clever drawer-slide system for mounting the Pi inside.
Features:
This is definitely not an exhaustive list. There are plenty more interesting Raspberry Pi cases you can 3D print. Look at the case below that my outie loves.
I know what you might be thinking, these cases aren’t all about practicality, or keeping the Pi small and discreet. But that’s not the point of this article.
This was about exploration. About expression. About finding joy in a tiny computer that can wear whatever outfit we imagine for it. And honestly, I find these projects absolutely delightful.
What you just saw are some of the most imaginative, playful, and downright fascinating Raspberry Pi cases out there. The creativity of the community never fails to surprise and inspire me.
I’m sure I’ve missed a few fan favorites, o if you’ve designed or printed your own custom Pi cases, I’d love to see them. Share your creations with us!
We’ll be back with more fascinating Raspberry Pi projects soon. Stay tuned.
Raspberry Pi 500+ launches as a complete desktop computer based on Raspberry Pi 5 16GB SBC and featuring a mechanical keyboard with RGB LEDs and 256GB M.2 SSD storage.
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Raspberry Pi today unveiled the new Raspberry Pi 500+ — a ‘premium’ version of its compact keyboard PC that uses mechanical switches, RGB backlighting and is pre-fitted with an SSD. “Raspberry Pi 500+ puts the power of Raspberry Pi 5’s quad-core 64-bit Arm processor and RP1 I/O controller into an ergonomic and tactile mechanical keyboard, combining uncompromising performance with 16GB RAM and 256GB NVMe storage,” they say. Those who dig the idea of the your keyboard being the PC — as someone old enough to have owned an Amstrad CPC 464, I do — but are too discerning to the quality of key clacking […]
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The other day, a friend and I were talking about virtualization, spinning up virtual machines (VMs), containerization, and all that fun tech stuff.
He casually said, “You know, even a Raspberry Pi can run a VM these days.” I laughed, thinking he was joking.
A Raspberry Pi? Running a virtual machine? Come on. But he wasn’t kidding.
Later that week, I stumbled across a discussion about Proxmox and how it supports ARM-based devices like the Raspberry Pi (not officially 😉).
I’m a naturally curious person, and once I read that Proxmox now can be installed on an ARM device, I couldn’t resist. I grabbed my Raspberry Pi 5, rolled up my sleeves, and decided to give it a shot.
If you’ve never heard of Proxmox, let me introduce you.
In case you didn't know, Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is a powerful, open-source platform designed for virtualization. It allows you to manage virtual machines and containers through an intuitive web interface.
Think of it as the command center for running multiple operating systems on a single device, with added features like software-defined storage, network configuration, and clustering.
However, before you get too excited, let’s be real: the Pi is a capable little workhorse, but it’s no match for high-performance processors or dedicated server hardware.
It has its limits, and while it’s fun to tinker with, expecting it to handle heavy virtual machine workloads is asking too much. That said, for lightweight tasks and experimentation, it’s more than up for the challenge!
Now, let me take you through the steps I followed to get Proxmox up and running on my Raspberry Pi.
Here’s your checklist:
First things first, make sure you’re using a fresh installation of Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit, Bookworm).
During my testing, I found that using an older or cluttered setup led to unexpected errors, especially when dealing with package dependencies. A clean OS makes everything smoother.
If you haven’t done so already, download the Bookworm image from the Raspberry Pi website and flash it onto your SD card using a tool like Raspberry Pi Imager.
Once your Raspberry Pi is booted and connected, log in via SSH or directly on the terminal. Run these commands to update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yThis step ensures your Pi is up to date with the latest security patches and fixes.
We’ll use curl to grab the GPG key for the Proxmox repository later, so let’s ensure it’s installed.
If it’s missing, you can install it with this command:
sudo apt install curlNow, here’s a crucial part. Proxmox expects a stable network connection, and having a dynamic IP (which can change after a reboot) will break the setup.
Trust me, I learned this the hard way when my web interface refused to load after a restart.
The easiest way is to set up a DHCP reservation in your router.
But if you don’t have access to your router, you can configure the static IP directly on your Pi. Edit the dhcpcd.conf file:
sudo nano /etc/dhcpcd.conf
Add the following lines at the end (replace the placeholders with your details):
interface [INTERFACE]
static ip_address=[STATIC IP ADDRESS YOU WANT]/24
static routers=[ROUTER IP]
static domain_name_servers=[DNS IP]
Save and reboot with:
sudo reboot nowAfter the reboot, verify your static IP with:
hostname -IWith your static IP set, we need to make Proxmox aware of it by updating the hosts file. This ensures your Pi’s hostname maps correctly to its IP address.
Open the hosts file for editing:
sudo nano /etc/hosts
You’ll see a line like this:
127.0.1.1 raspberrypiReplace 127.0.1.1 with your Pi’s static IP. For example:
192.168.1.9 raspberrypiProxmox requires the root user for its web interface. By default, Raspberry Pi OS doesn’t have a password set for the root user, so let’s create one:
sudo passwd root
Enter a strong password when prompted. You’ll need this later to log in to Proxmox.
Proxmox for ARM isn’t officially supported, but a third-party repository makes it possible. First, we need to add its GPG key to authenticate the packages:
curl -L https://mirrors.apqa.cn/proxmox/debian/pveport.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/pveport.gpg >/dev/null
This step ensures that the packages we’re about to install are legitimate.
Now, let’s add the Proxmox repository to the package manager’s sources list:
echo "deb [arch=arm64 signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/pveport.gpg] https://mirrors.apqa.cn/proxmox/debian/pve bookworm port" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/pveport.list
Whenever you add a new repository, you need to refresh the package list so your system knows about the new software:
sudo apt update
Finally, install Proxmox and its required packages:
sudo apt install proxmox-ve postfix open-iscsi ifupdown2 pve-edk2-firmware-aarch64
proxmox-ve: This is the main Proxmox Virtual Environment package that sets up the Proxmox server, including the tools and user interface for managing virtual machines and containers.postfix: A mail server used by Proxmox to send email notifications, such as alerts or updates about your virtual environment. You can configure it as "Local only" if you're unsure or don't need external email functionality.open-iscsi: Provides iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) support, enabling Proxmox to connect to and manage remote storage over a network.ifupdown2: A network management tool that Proxmox relies on for configuring and managing network interfaces, especially for virtual machine bridge setups.pve-edk2-firmware-aarch64: This is the ARM64 firmware package for Proxmox, enabling the virtualization of ARM-based systems, which is essential for running Proxmox on Raspberry Pi.During installation, select “Local only” when configuring Postfix,
and use the default mail name if unsure.
After installation, access the Proxmox web interface in your browser:
https://<IPADDRESS>:8006
Since Proxmox uses a self-signed SSL certificate, you’ll likely encounter a warning about the site’s security.
Don’t worry, this is expected. Simply proceed by clicking through the warning, and you’ll land on the Proxmox login page.
Log in using root as the username and the password you set earlier.
After logging in for the first time, Proxmox will greet you with a notification about an invalid subscription.
This is because the free version of Proxmox doesn’t come with a commercial subscription. Just click OK to dismiss the message.
You’ve officially made it into Proxmox VE! The dashboard gives you an overview of your server’s health, including CPU usage, memory, and storage stats.
Now, you’re ready to create your first virtual machine (VM). To do this, click the Create VM button in the top-right corner of the interface.
The intuitive wizard will guide you through the process of spinning up a new virtual machine.
While setting up a VM is outside the scope of this article, we’d be happy to cover it in a follow-up. If you'd like a detailed guide on creating and managing VMs in Proxmox, let us know in the comments below!
And that’s it! Seeing Proxmox running on a Raspberry Pi is nothing short of amazing. It’s a testament to how far computing power has come, enabling a tiny device like the Pi to host and manage virtual environments.
That said, there’s still plenty more to explore. What else can this little powerhouse do with Proxmox installed? I’ll be diving deeper into its capabilities and perhaps share some along the way. Meanwhile, here's a good place to start learning Proxmox.
Linux HandbookDoron Beit-HalahmiIf you have any doubts, questions, or find yourself stuck during the installation process, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments. I’d love to help you out!
The first new kernel release of the year has arrived — yes, Linux 6.13 has gone stable. Linux kernel 6.13 adds, as ever, a vast array of improvements, from an updated Raspberry Pi graphics driver promising speed gains, to lazy preemption logic, expanded Rust support and new drivers for a host of hardware, peripherals and digital doohickeys. Plus, as with all new kernel releases there’s ongoing work to support new and upcoming CPUs and GPUs from industry titans Intel and AMD. Linus Torvalds quietly confirmed the Linux 6.13 release in an email to the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML), noting that as […]
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