
Upgrading from Jessie to Stretch
If you are looking to run RetroPie on a Pi 3 B+, and currently have RetroPie running on a Pi 3 B, consider upgrading your installation. I followed the guide linked here without issue. I performed the upgrade while running on the Pi 3 B. Once finished, I moved the SD card over to the new Pi 3 B+ and booted.
https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/16145/retropie-upgrading-raspbian-jessie-to-stretch
Some Tips:
- As a precaution, I disabled all overclocking I had set in the config.txt file prior to upgrading.
- I thought Step 2 would be involved; however, there were only 6 lines of code to read through and 4 instances of the word “jessie” to replace with “stretch”.
- There were a few times during Step 4 that a prompt appeared requesting permission to keep or overwrite a file. The default was “N”, so I chose the default.
- I skipped the Optional Firmware Update…for now. The comment regarding “reverting back to a stable version…” implied the new firmware would be unstable.
- In Step 6, I used the binaries and installed (almost) everything. I ignored experimental features and drivers. Having only the Xbox driver installed, I updated that one via the source, as opposed to installing drivers I won’t need.
- I use wired controllers, so have not tested Bluetooth ones. Some additional steps may be required.
Useful RetroPie References
Edit config.txt
sudo nano /boot/config.txt
Default config.txt file
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/RPi-Distro/pi-gen/dev/stage1/00-boot-files/files/config.txt
Overclocking (General Discussion)
https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/16930/overclocking-discussion
About Bluetooth Controllers
https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Bluetooth-Controller/
PS4 Controller Setup
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/PS4-Controller
MAME Emulators
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/MAME
Original Inispiration
https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28664&p=383260
RetroArch Configuration
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/RetroArch-Configuration
Arch Linux
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/RetroPie-Arch-Linux-Flavor
Advanced RetroPie Setup
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Advanced-Configuration
Exit Emulator Trick
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/Does-anybody-know-if-there’s-a-way-to-edit-the-retroarch.cfg-to-give-me-the-ability-to-exit-an-emulator-by-using-the-controller%3F
TechRepublic: Complete Pi 3 B+ Review
Just linking this one. It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a TechRepublic post. Takes me back.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-raspberry-pi-3-model-b-a-guide-to-the-fastest-pi-yet/
