Great video, I got my brother SNES PI case and loved it. He snapped the SD card because because it didn't have a paper warning him to remove it... This new NES for the pi 4 looks great and usb boot will be a wonderful upgrade. For $40 with a power plug seems fair, but I would prefer to save a few bucks with no power adapter.
There is a guy on Etsy that sells 3D printed SSD carts in both grey and gold, and you can have labels put on them, ie a Legend of Zelda label on a gold cart.
To make one correction in your video, it is NOT Mini DisplayPort for the video-out. It is actually micro HDMI. Otherwise, you have a very informative video. I can’t wait to receive my micro HDMI cable so I can “get my retro on”!
Hay you need to use thermal paste it helps a lot I got a 7° improvement on my raspberry pi with the ice tower cooler also you should get Twister OS it comes with retropie pre installed along with themes and many many other neat programs
If you unscrew the case on the old Crucial SSD you will see that the black ring arround it is removable. You will need the proper sized screws though since the ones in use are a bit too long, but once it is done it will be 7mm rather than 9mm
I have the NESPI for the R-PI3 and I thought that was brilliant. I have been looking at getting the NESPI for the R-PI4 and this has just prompted me to order one on Amazon which will be delivered tomorrow.
the nespi has some issues. there is a lot of interference from the exposed usb3 wires used in the case. it can mess up wifi and bluetooth connections. i managed to control it with aluminum tape. there is very little air flow from outside the case. with this the unit runs hotter then other cases i have used. there is also no fan control. i build one and added inline so the fan wouldnt run all of the time. also the shutdown script has an error in it. it is set to reboot instead of shutdown. if you wanting additional cartridges, etsy has some 3d printed cases.
I had this one, and its great, but still the best rpi4 case imho is the Argon One case. They even just released a revised edition with M.2 supportand two full sized hdmi.
Not too expensive and produces a nice little machine. I was never a Nintendo fan so I'm not the target market. I know that injection molding is very expensive so I'm amazed they went to the expense but what I'd really like is this treatment being done to an Amiga case, something like an Amiga 500.
@@stokeseta7107 Now I've got to admit that I'm old but it used to be that the cost of IM tooling was really expensive and the break even run was about 100K units. Not to mention the electronics manufacture that has to be incorporated into the product. I suspect that a vintage Nintendo case for the RPi is a niche product that will have relatively limited appeal. I don't see them selling millions of these especially since the ROMS are of 'questionable' provenance. But hell, good luck to them.
I'd use the cartridges for different retro pi builds. One cart for NES, one cart for SNES one for Sega and so on and so forth and have the original style controllers for each system.
I'm torn; They added the ssd/m.2 support I suggested/requested (in a much cooler way also) but didn't make a daughter board to change the garbage mini hdmi ports into full size.
Ooh I noticed you are drinking Rise canned coffee in this one before I even checked the description. It's some good stuff for canned coffee like that. Kind of pricey around me though so I'll stick with my drip machine most the time, I need to get a new espresso machine at some point though as that's how I normally like my coffee.
I was noticing that the network extender is not twisted pair, so I don't think it will be cat5e or cat6 compliant. Probably not an issue, but something to note.
There's also the DeskPi Pro. That one is not yet released, but it does a few things over the case you call out here, most importantly IMAO it converts the miniHDMI ports to full sized ones. It also comes with a GPIO extension and an IR reciever, and IMO far superior look (nothing against you but for me that grey plastic is just ugly, I actually prefer the acrylic. That console was before my time so I don't have nostalgia). Like the case you mention it has a good CPU cooler (looks actually even better), a PSU, an on-off button and of course an SSD mount with adapter. All that for a quite simular price. Might want to check it out when it finally gets out.
It's a nice case. I got one the cartridges hard to take out. And I'm trying to work out a way to have access to that USB port that is blocked. Other than that it's a great case.
It looks like you plugged the USB extenders into the wrong ports. It appeared you plugged both front ports into the USB 3 and the SSD into the USB 2. You should get much better performance from the SSD if you put it on the USB 3. Edit: I see you fixed the cables in the following shot.
How do I get the Arcade Punks images to boot? I’ve updated to the latest firmware (2020-12-11), set the boot order to USB enabled USB boot & put my SSD into the case.
I prefer the Argon ONE cases (they released one with a M2 SATA SSD support) as a living-room friendly case, but you showed the NESPi case is as good (if better, with the SSD case) as the Argon ONE.
Love my 8-bitdo SNES20pro controller, Wish it had the colored famicom buttons, but the overall classic and surprisingly good feel of the controller makes me just not care in the end. It's just a good controller overall.
I have the earlier variant of this case, its great also has a spot for the fan, however its purely visual still having the ports directed to the front, but every else not much, and under the cartridge flap you have USB ports
IDK if there is a way to use a M.2 SSD on Raspberry Pi, but I feel there is kinda a missed opportunity to use a cartridge locking system to hold a M.2 SSD down like the original NES did the cartridge.
Be warned, this case, due to some kind of shielding issue with the USB 3 internally, WILL block your 2.4 wifi as well as your bluetooth controller signal. I went from full signal wifi to none when using this case. My 8bitDo can only get about 6 feet from the case before it starts malfunctioning. This is a known issue and there are a couple of work-arounds, but nothing solid. You can supposedly plug the USB3-Sata into a USB2 port and it might help. Otherwise, you can use foil tapes to shield the USB daughter boards and wires yourself. That's what I'm about to try tomorrow. This interference issue and the hotter temps are sad strikes against this otherwise amazing case for a retro game system. Disappointing.
You are, there's the bottom 2.0 but there's a huge hunk of plastic and electronics where the power and RJ45 ports have been migrated to the back that get in the way. I can't see how much room there is but you won't get much in there
Are there air vents in this anywhere? I was unable to quickly see any. Also, I like the new Argon One case that has a SATA M.2 but I just wish that it was a SATA like this case.
For me, this case was a complete nightmare. Not only the horrible shielding issues of the SSD adapter, it also started to malfunction after a few days, now it makes the bluetooth chip and the other usb ports to stop working completely when plugged in.
I love the general layout of this, and even though I'm not a gamer, I'd buy it just for the full accessibility to the SSD and micro-SD card. I use my 4B for a lot of testing and R&D and I'm constantly changing OS's and whatnot. It's currently installed in a Geekworm X-825-C6 metal case and USB/SATA hat kit. The case really knocks the crap out of my wi-fi signal and bluetooth as well, so moving to this wouldn't really rectify that problem (from what I've seen in the comments), but with some creative shielding work, it might actually be a solution!😉
I have one. I like it. BUT; the sata to usb connector is crap- and you either have to run retroflag a ‘firmware update’ (or it’s already loaded since I complained) or do the workaround yourself. Long story short, in your config.txt there is a usb.quirks line that disables ADP because the connector is china crap- it’s still fast, but not as fast as with a decent connector!! Verify it, and I told retroflag and they just made a ‘firmware update’ and haven’t disclosed to customers. Suck. But it’s still cool.
the nintendo like look so cool , i recently buy a game emulator that look exactly like that 15euro , with 600games look so nice on my desk mini nintendo :P
I hope they do sell cartridges seperate allong with a set of blank label stickers so you can print out your own cart labels for them! 4:42 Could you have taken apart the 9mm thick Crucial SSD and installed the bare PCB inside the NES cart?
You forgot to say that if it doesn't boot that you might need to blow into the ssd cartridge to get it going again.
Retroflag and 8Bitdo, heroes of retro-gaming. ETA prime is also a big fan. I personally own several 8bitdo products and love all of them.
8BITDO IS THE WAY TO GO BABY
Great video, I got my brother SNES PI case and loved it. He snapped the SD card because because it didn't have a paper warning him to remove it...
This new NES for the pi 4 looks great and usb boot will be a wonderful upgrade. For $40 with a power plug seems fair, but I would prefer to save a few bucks with no power adapter.
There is a guy on Etsy that sells 3D printed SSD carts in both grey and gold, and you can have labels put on them, ie a Legend of Zelda label on a gold cart.
I had bought one of these for a friend. He loved it.
And I have one on the way.... Thanks for the info!!!
So far the Argon One case is my choice case for my Raspberry Pi 4. But that one is pretty quirky too, entertaining video thank you :)
Nice case review! Floatplane eh? I might just have to finally subscribe there...
To make one correction in your video, it is NOT Mini DisplayPort for the video-out. It is actually micro HDMI.
Otherwise, you have a very informative video. I can’t wait to receive my micro HDMI cable so I can “get my retro on”!
That's frikin nice case, man, wow, I'd love to check it out, keep up the great work.
Hay you need to use thermal paste it helps a lot I got a 7° improvement on my raspberry pi with the ice tower cooler also you should get Twister OS it comes with retropie pre installed along with themes and many many other neat programs
If you unscrew the case on the old Crucial SSD you will see that the black ring arround it is removable. You will need the proper sized screws though since the ones in use are a bit too long, but once it is done it will be 7mm rather than 9mm
I bought a black steel case from Amazon. It's pretty nice and blends in with my other black electronics.
Man nice case for a Pi. I agree with you have the USB facing the same direction.
I have the NESPI for the R-PI3 and I thought that was brilliant. I have been looking at getting the NESPI for the R-PI4 and this has just prompted me to order one on Amazon which will be delivered tomorrow.
That on/off switch - you didnt notice that until you got all the screws in and it didnt boot, right XD
What a gotcha lol
the nespi has some issues. there is a lot of interference from the exposed usb3 wires used in the case. it can mess up wifi and bluetooth connections. i managed to control it with aluminum tape. there is very little air flow from outside the case. with this the unit runs hotter then other cases i have used. there is also no fan control. i build one and added inline so the fan wouldnt run all of the time. also the shutdown script has an error in it. it is set to reboot instead of shutdown. if you wanting additional cartridges, etsy has some 3d printed cases.
Thanks esl kun
I had this one, and its great, but still the best rpi4 case imho is the Argon One case.
They even just released a revised edition with M.2 supportand two full sized hdmi.
Snagged one as well...it's delightful, they did a great job on it!
Not too expensive and produces a nice little machine. I was never a Nintendo fan so I'm not the target market. I know that injection molding is very expensive so I'm amazed they went to the expense but what I'd really like is this treatment being done to an Amiga case, something like an Amiga 500.
Since when is injection molding expensive, when you mass produce stuff?
@@stokeseta7107 Now I've got to admit that I'm old but it used to be that the cost of IM tooling was really expensive and the break even run was about 100K units. Not to mention the electronics manufacture that has to be incorporated into the product. I suspect that a vintage Nintendo case for the RPi is a niche product that will have relatively limited appeal. I don't see them selling millions of these especially since the ROMS are of 'questionable' provenance. But hell, good luck to them.
I'd use the cartridges for different retro pi builds. One cart for NES, one cart for SNES one for Sega and so on and so forth and have the original style controllers for each system.
"I want that" said me. Fr, thatcase looks really cool!
I need that case! Unbelievable Value for Money.
great case but no matter what I try to get the safe shut off script working the power button just flashes and doesnt turn of f8(
That's a pretty awesome case. I mean, it's probably going to be on my purchase list soon.
I'm torn; They added the ssd/m.2 support I suggested/requested (in a much cooler way also) but didn't make a daughter board to change the garbage mini hdmi ports into full size.
Ooh I noticed you are drinking Rise canned coffee in this one before I even checked the description. It's some good stuff for canned coffee like that. Kind of pricey around me though so I'll stick with my drip machine most the time, I need to get a new espresso machine at some point though as that's how I normally like my coffee.
My guess regarding that USB ports arrangement is you can always plug it in to the next one if you had the wrong direction, nice design.
You might take a look at the argon 40 m.2 case, that’s the one I’m gonna get
I was noticing that the network extender is not twisted pair, so I don't think it will be cat5e or cat6 compliant. Probably not an issue, but something to note.
can confirm RetroPie v4.7.1
boots from usb now :)
There's also the DeskPi Pro. That one is not yet released, but it does a few things over the case you call out here, most importantly IMAO it converts the miniHDMI ports to full sized ones.
It also comes with a GPIO extension and an IR reciever, and IMO far superior look (nothing against you but for me that grey plastic is just ugly, I actually prefer the acrylic. That console was before my time so I don't have nostalgia).
Like the case you mention it has a good CPU cooler (looks actually even better), a PSU, an on-off button and of course an SSD mount with adapter.
All that for a quite simular price.
Might want to check it out when it finally gets out.
It's a nice case. I got one the cartridges hard to take out. And I'm trying to work out a way to have access to that USB port that is blocked. Other than that it's a great case.
says Mini DP ports @1:43 ... looks like they are Mini HDMI
Yes....yes they are.... 🤬
*Micro :P
It looks like you plugged the USB extenders into the wrong ports. It appeared you plugged both front ports into the USB 3 and the SSD into the USB 2. You should get much better performance from the SSD if you put it on the USB 3.
Edit: I see you fixed the cables in the following shot.
How do I get the Arcade Punks images to boot? I’ve updated to the latest firmware (2020-12-11), set the boot order to USB enabled USB boot & put my SSD into the case.
I prefer the Argon ONE cases (they released one with a M2 SATA SSD support) as a living-room friendly case, but you showed the NESPi case is as good (if better, with the SSD case) as the Argon ONE.
Thanks managed to find it on taobao for just 30 USD... Now just have to go through a complex ordering process with consolidation
This is an amazing case with a look before my time
Its great but mine come from the shoo without sdd cartridgs and one screw.
Great looking case
I'm a bit confused in only one point: why not a laptop hdd to storage the games? It is cheaper and for reteo games I guess will be ok. Right?
Could you install a thicker SSD / HDD without the case? Thinking of those shucked Seagate 4/5TB drives for a sweet Kodi box.
I came for the beer and only got a retro-pi
Love my 8-bitdo SNES20pro controller, Wish it had the colored famicom buttons, but the overall classic and surprisingly good feel of the controller makes me just not care in the end. It's just a good controller overall.
Unless I missed this somewhere in your video, but with the *TWO* USB ports on the front, aren't you LOSING the other TWO that are already on the Pi?
Love that case looks super rad
Thanks for sharing.
I have the earlier variant of this case, its great also has a spot for the fan, however its purely visual still having the ports directed to the front, but every else not much, and under the cartridge flap you have USB ports
Looks like my next project. Along with learning more about linux.
Super cool but I think my only complaint would be the dual micro HDMI. With that case I don't feel there would be intention to ever use it.
IDK if there is a way to use a M.2 SSD on Raspberry Pi, but I feel there is kinda a missed opportunity to use a cartridge locking system to hold a M.2 SSD down like the original NES did the cartridge.
How's the cooling on it? I heard that with the SSD, it blocks airflow
Could u please review a 19" rack cases for pi?
It's great for whom have 19" rack shelf and want to assemble a pi cluster
What about the CM module? Can this be made to fit with that?
I love this case!!
I have the older model for the 3B+ but this is so much better.
Did you make any temp test with overclock?
Would love to see that.
Is there enough air venting in the case?
Can the fan be controlled? I find it loud and obnoxious
see a fan but i don't see any vent holes for that case. how's the thermals on this case?
The top of the case is vented.
I wish they made something like this for the MiSTer/De-10 nano.
Be warned, this case, due to some kind of shielding issue with the USB 3 internally, WILL block your 2.4 wifi as well as your bluetooth controller signal. I went from full signal wifi to none when using this case. My 8bitDo can only get about 6 feet from the case before it starts malfunctioning. This is a known issue and there are a couple of work-arounds, but nothing solid. You can supposedly plug the USB3-Sata into a USB2 port and it might help. Otherwise, you can use foil tapes to shield the USB daughter boards and wires yourself. That's what I'm about to try tomorrow.
This interference issue and the hotter temps are sad strikes against this otherwise amazing case for a retro game system. Disappointing.
Did you ever do those foil shields? Did they work?
Nice review. Am I correct that one USB port was left unused?
You are, there's the bottom 2.0 but there's a huge hunk of plastic and electronics where the power and RJ45 ports have been migrated to the back that get in the way.
I can't see how much room there is but you won't get much in there
Are there air vents in this anywhere? I was unable to quickly see any. Also, I like the new Argon One case that has a SATA M.2 but I just wish that it was a SATA like this case.
The top grill is a vent, with the Pi heatsink directly below it. It ran plenty cool, even when OC'd to 2.0GHz/700MHz.
Haven you taken a look at the Turing Pi?
That's so fcknin cool!
If you have a M.2 ssd then Argon One M.2 would be my choice but this is definitely a nice case.
Hey Jeff, can you make a tutorial for creating a VM or maybe a Pi, Squid Proxy server?
thanks man! you rock
Gulikit and 8bitdo are the same company?
This is dope!!!!!
doesnt ship to my country :(
Can the last USB port fit a wireless keyboard dongle?
the pcb blocks the unused port on the pi.
For me, this case was a complete nightmare. Not only the horrible shielding issues of the SSD adapter, it also started to malfunction after a few days, now it makes the bluetooth chip and the other usb ports to stop working completely when plugged in.
I love the general layout of this, and even though I'm not a gamer, I'd buy it just for the full accessibility to the SSD and micro-SD card. I use my 4B for a lot of testing and R&D and I'm constantly changing OS's and whatnot. It's currently installed in a Geekworm X-825-C6 metal case and USB/SATA hat kit. The case really knocks the crap out of my wi-fi signal and bluetooth as well, so moving to this wouldn't really rectify that problem (from what I've seen in the comments), but with some creative shielding work, it might actually be a solution!😉
why not diag the fan screws????????
The last two screws are from the bottom of the case.
No analog triggers, because the Switch doesn't have them either, and that is primarily a Switch controller.
Do you need an ssd?
Yes please
Could you not have just removed the case for the SSD and placed it into the NES case?
Yes, but what's the fun in that???
@@CraftComputing I ment remove the shroud from the larger SSD and then place that into the NES cartridge, either way awesome build
nes cardridges are beeing pushed in and then pressed down. So its not the excat feeling just almost 😁
I have one. I like it. BUT; the sata to usb connector is crap- and you either have to run retroflag a ‘firmware update’ (or it’s already loaded since I complained) or do the workaround yourself. Long story short, in your config.txt there is a usb.quirks line that disables ADP because the connector is china crap- it’s still fast, but not as fast as with a decent connector!! Verify it, and I told retroflag and they just made a ‘firmware update’ and haven’t disclosed to customers. Suck. But it’s still cool.
Be interesting if you can get it to fit with a PoE hat
I wish they would sell extra cartridges. The case is legit though. Its my bare bones workshop daily driver.
the nintendo like look so cool , i recently buy a game emulator that look exactly like that 15euro , with 600games look so nice on my desk mini nintendo :P
I hope they do sell cartridges seperate allong with a set of blank label stickers so you can print out your own cart labels for them!
4:42 Could you have taken apart the 9mm thick Crucial SSD and installed the bare PCB inside the NES cart?
god YES it is the best case ever
Terios T3 controller (Bluetooth rechargeable)
Anyone else have an issue with slow boot up times and horrible wi-fi performance?
Elecom Huge trackball!!
Deft ftw
Little Thing the Pi4 has 2 microHDMI Ports no 2 mini DisplayPorts...
Yeah, I just misspoke.
You can order extra carts.
Only the drink review in the description, no video?
I'm disappointed.
He said nice long screws
I am the Creator. Captains log??????
There are lots of reports of Bluetooth/wifi issues when an SSD is installed. Would love for you to investigate if you have these problems
i shielded the exposed usb3 wires with aluminum tape.
@@kensmith4137 were you having issues prior to that and if so did it solve those issues? Appreciate the response.
not a fan of the beeping sounds
Totally legit
Pocket Ants anyone?
Nice but too expensive
Watch to the end, I compare pricing for another case with an SSD mount and power adapter.
124th comment, ruined the nice number
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