Best for
Starter builds and small arcade boxes that value simplicity.
Device notes
Notes
- Use a good power supply to avoid brownouts.
- Wi-Fi reliability improves with a strong signal.
Known issues
- Lower headroom for newer systems.
- USB 2.0 limits fast storage.
Installation
- Download. Get the latest Raspberry Pi 3 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.
