We have previously seen some integrated Raspberry Pi gaming consoles, but this new product is undoubtedly one of the best. The creator and developer “ConsciousFish6170” has embedded the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W within a video game controller.
From games to emulation software, everything you need is integrated into this portable device. This design makes emulating games exceptionally easy, and all the hardware is concentrated in one convenient device.
This project is built on a damaged Sony PlayStation 4 controller, so no usable controllers were harmed in the making.
According to “ConsciousFish6170”, the controller has enough space to accommodate a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. While it cannot run PS3 games like the Raspberry Pi 5, you can still enjoy a plethora of emulated games from simpler consoles like the NES to the original Sony PlayStation.
However, simply putting the Raspberry Pi inside the controller is not enough. “ConsciousFish6170” wanted the controller to look as practical as possible, so some components, such as the analog sticks, were retained. Nevertheless, to make room for the Raspberry Pi and the cables needed to connect external devices and peripherals, some damaged hardware had to be removed.
As we mentioned earlier, the main board that powers this system is the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, which is not only compact and easy to install but also has WiFi support and low power consumption advantages. It connects to several USB Type-C mini adapters, allowing “ConsciousFish6170” to connect both a USB hub and a power supply simultaneously.
“ConsciousFish6170” chose to use RetroPie as the main emulation platform for this project, successfully testing multiple emulators for consoles like NES, PlayStation 1, and GameBoy Advance. Of course, you can also choose to use other systems like Lakka or just RetroArch.