Transform ANY PC into a Retro Gaming Console

Chances are, you might have an older PC lying around the house. Or maybe you just bought a mini PC. How about we turn it into a retro gaming console? In this guide I'll show you how to install Batocera, a Linux-based custom operating system that will give any PC a console-like experience. Additionally, 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 stick: 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 Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 02:06 pick your "console" 06:30 setup and installation 10:45 boot into Batocera 13:02 controller options 17:29 adding games and BIOS 22:31 making Batocera pretty 25:00 system and game settings 27:52 Steam games in Batocera 35:00 set up multiplayer 35:58 summary and conclusion If you want to support the channel, please consider Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #Batocera #emulation #retrogaming