Best for
Desktop retro rigs and shared setups that benefit from a built-in keyboard.
Device notes
Notes
- Use the integrated keyboard for quick maintenance tasks.
- HDMI output makes it easy to plug into a monitor or TV.
Known issues
- Storage speed depends on the microSD card.
- USB peripherals can draw more power than expected.
Installation
- Download. Get the latest Orange Pi 800 image from the downloads page or the wiki.
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Flash. Write the image to an SD card or SSD using balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or
dd. - Boot. Insert the media, power on. REG Linux expands the filesystem on first boot. Pair your controllers when prompted.
- Rescue. If something goes wrong, reboot into rescue mode — your games are always safe on a separate partition.
