If you're setting up a pi with retropie then just go with the Pi 3 instead of the zero, it's so much more powerful.
It can easily play most PSX games you throw at it, N64 is a bit hit or miss though.
Anything below PSX emulates well though.

I don't think there are any emulators that handle n64 stuff well. Not a problem with the pi, just the software. I think gamecube is out of reach.

Another option is the Odroid-XU4 or Odroid-XU3,some footage of emulation here

Thanks mate.

Think the best the B+ can handle is N64 stuff and then its not 100% although its very very good at PSone.

Yay for tiny handheld games consoles! :innocent:

Thanks. Is the Zero the best value for money? Can the b+ handle GameCube and ps2 gen stuff? Thanks mate.

In the long run its so much cheaper to do it yourself as you will end up replacing lots of parts, I found the kits have all cheaper parts, I got crappy wireless case wasnt best fit etc..

cost a bit more to begin with but now have a decent Retro Gaming Pii.

Can anyone tell me if the 'essentials' kit is good value for money. I fancy a small summer project of making a retro console. Thanks.

still not got mine from 3 weeks ago

Thanks, just bought one :smiley:

They sold a batch at 9AM this morning, that batch sold out by about lunchtime.

This is a second batch that they held back to 7PM for people at school or work who couldn't order at 9PM.

So, valid post.

Link? Only one I found was expired

Already posted I'm afraid