Retropie is an open source software application that allows users to build, install and configure games emulators on the Raspberry Pi single-board computer. It is a free operating system based on Debian Linux, which is optimized for playing classic console games from the 1980s and 1990s. It has support for a wide variety of game systems, including Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and more. The software is designed to be easy to use, with a simple user interface, and the ability to customize the system with themes, splash screens, and other settings. It also provides access to a library of thousands of classic games, with a wide variety of game genres. With Retropie, users can recreate the classic gaming experience in their own homes.
Discontinued The project seems to be no longer developed. The latest version, 2.0.1a, released in March 2015, can still be downloaded from the official website.