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When comparing RetroPie vs Handheld Linux Terminal (V2), the Slant community recommends RetroPie for most people. In the question“What are the best projects for a Raspberry Pi?” RetroPie is ranked 3rd while Handheld Linux Terminal (V2) is ranked 4th.
Specs
Based OnDebian/Raspian
Default Desktop EnvironmentEmulationStation
Main UsageRetrogaming on RaspberryPi
OS FamilyGNU+Linux
Official Supported ArchitecturesiX86, ARM
Package ManagerDebian Package Manager
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Pro Instructions easy to understand
The instructions include a video, and following along step by step is easy to do.
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Con You will be cutting up your Pi
To make this device, it requires you remove some of the ports and rewire them. In effect you will be rearranging how your Pi works, and it will require some advanced electronic knowledge to put it back to it's default state.
Con Small screen size
at 3.5 inches, the screen for the project is tiny, and may be hard to use for older individuals.