{"product_id":"picade-raspberry-pi-arcade-machine-8-display-discontinued","title":"Picade - Raspberry Pi Arcade Machine (8\" display) [Discontinued]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the 8\" Picade - we also stock the 10\" version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate desktop retro arcade machine! Picade is a Raspberry Pi-powered mini arcade that you build yourself, with authentic arcade controls, a high resolution 4:3 display that's ideal for retro gaming, and a punchy speaker to hear those 8-bit game soundtracks at their best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicade is now\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRaspberry Pi 4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompatible and includes a new USB-C version of Picade X HAT!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe all-new Picade has been completely redesigned, from the inside out! There's new artwork, a new display and display driver board, dedicated power button, an all-new Picade X HAT, easier wiring, easier access to the interior of the cabinet, beautiful new packaging, a bunch of extra goodies (stickers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenamel Picade pin), and a gorgeous Picade poster and assembly instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicade comes in kit form, and it'll take around two to three hours to build. The cabinet is made from powder-coated MDF, giving it a quality look and feel similar to a full-size arcade.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll you'll need to add is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRaspberry Pi,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epower supply, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicro-SD card.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can watch the Picade ad below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5iUuOH1Ip4A\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCabinet features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, powder-coated panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic marquee and console with authentic artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-fit arcade buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoystick with black ball top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" speaker (5W, 4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy access with removable back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated illuminated power button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrippy rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox dimensions: 310 x 260 x 250mm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1024x768 (4:3 ratio) IPS (wide viewing angle) display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePimoroni-designed and manufactured HDMI display driver board and keypad controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by micro-USB cable (included) from your Pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePicade X HAT features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy DuPont connectors for buttons and joystick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-fit speaker terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2S audio DAC with 3W amplifier (mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C power management, power switch pins, and power button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-way joystick inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 player buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 utility buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal standoffs to hold your Picade X HAT securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtras\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicade enamel pin badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePimoroni Super Sticker Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicade poster \/ assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's new!?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore compact\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it fits more neatly on your desk, but has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigher resolution 8\" display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1024x768). The display is driven by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew Pimoroni-designed and manufactured driver board\u003c\/strong\u003e, with keypad controls. It's an IPS panel, so it looks great from any viewing angle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eall-new Picade X HAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis packed full of useful features. We've moved from more fiddly screw terminals to simple DuPont connectors that just push in, and the speaker terminals are the same easy push-fit connectors that we use on pHAT BEAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ededicated power management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon-board Picade X HAT; just plug your micro-USB power supply into the HAT and it'll power your Pi through its pins. The power button connected to the HAT means that once your Pi is safely shutdown, the power will be cut completely to the Pi. A simple press of the power button will boot your Picade up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Picade are lower profile, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew joystick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a single connector rather than the eight spade connectors on our previous Picade joystick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous new neon-look Picade logo on the marquee, and rainbow stripes on the console and screen-surround, evoke classic consoles, as do the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eassembly instructions and poster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding your Picade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow this tutorial to build your Picade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRetroPie\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperating system for your Picade. 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