1. Looking for a way to plug my Pi into my big screen and play NES, etc., while seated 15 or so feet away. Any legit NES bluetooth controllers out there?

2. Is there a way to install an on/off switch? I know how to shut the Pi down but I can't figure out how to turn it back on without unplugging and plugging back in.

3. Other than retro gaming, what else do you use the Pi for?

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Posted by GeauxAggie972

Poterbin Residence

Member since Aug 2009

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Posted on 9/4/18 at 9:55 am to Dale Murphy

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1. Looking for a way to plug my Pi into my big screen and play NES, etc., while seated 15 or so feet away. Any legit NES bluetooth controllers out there?

I just use my Playstation controllers, but I know a lot of people use this:

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2. Is there a way to install an on/off switch? I know how to shut the Pi down but I can't figure out how to turn it back on without unplugging and plugging back in.

Can be done, but almost not the worth the hassle

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3. Other than retro gaming, what else do you use the Pi for?

That's about it. I know it can run apps like Kodi, but I don't think it has the power to run it smoothly

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Posted by jer0009

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Member since Sep 2008

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Posted on 9/4/18 at 7:54 pm to GeauxAggie972

Just buy a power cord with an on/off switch integrated into it

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Posted by willymeaux

Member since Mar 2012

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Posted on 9/6/18 at 10:10 am to Dale Murphy

1. I use my PS4 controller

2. I bought a power cable with an on off switch

3. I use it for online gaming with my dreamcast. Its called a dreampi and it converts LAN into a 56k modem that the dreamcast can interpret. It even allows for a network like PSN. Its called dreamcast now.

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