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I know. I know. Just read forum posts, watch tutorial videos, and research before you ask questions. I have.
I just bought a Raspberry Pi a few days ago. I only want this to build the Emulation Station for gaming. I followed all of steps exactly. I properly formatted my SD card, I downloaded all the proper files and images in the tutorials, I used win32 and successfully wrote images to the SD card. When I put SD card in the Pi, nothing. It doesn’t boot. Just a read light. So I have a stupid question.
1. Do I install NOOBS first then add Retropie or do I need to install NOOBS at all?
I am working with:
Windows 7
512 Raspberry Pi B
HDMI cord
Ethernet cable
USB wireless keyboard/mouseI have a plethora of controllers ranging from RETRObit adapters, retro link controllers, and a PS3 USB.
I even returned the Raspberry Pi thinking it was defective and literally got the replacement right now. I am afraid to do anything to this one until, I know if I am doing something wrong. I appreciate any and all feedback in advance.
are ya using a powered usb hub?
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No I am not. Do you need this just to get the Pi to boot up? I understand I will need it to play the games.
I have had issues in the past about boot problems, and this fixed it for me
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Yeah as above, try another power source (a decent 1A) and/or another SD card
Ok I will try that. Do I have to install noobs first before installing retropie or can I just install retropie?
No you don’t need to use noobs
You can try loading n00bs on a card and see if that boots though. If it doesn’t you know it’s a hardware/power issue.
I am up and running. Thank you guys for the input.
Have you made sure the SD card is actually properly inserted? I had that issue once where I thought I had put the card all the way in but it didn’t boot so as per tech support 101 I “unplugged it and plugged it back in”. Turns out the SD card wasn’t making contact
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