My cartridge, for instance, doesn’t sit fully flush with the back of the case. It adds a nice touch to a kit that is clearly made with a lot of love and attention, but I would actually prefer if the Pi was fully inside the case (like the Raspiboy), as it seems less likely to break in the long term. I do love that the cartridge is removable. Also, the only part that needs assembly is the cartridge, which is where the Pi lives, which makes the whole process even easier. In scope, it’s very similar to the Raspiboy and less like a Freeplay. Everything you need is in the box (except the Pi and batteries) and you only need a screwdriver. It’s certainly easier than other DIY handheld kits out there since it doesn’t require soldering (or 3D-printing parts or sourcing a shell from somewhere sketchy). The assembly is a bit tricky, but not too hard. Once you have it put together, and the SD card configured, you have a fully-functioning retro gaming handheld device. It includes a built-in screen, controller, and a place to put some batteries. It’s really a kit to turn a Pi Zero into a GameBoy. But that term doesn’t really do it justice. Technically, the GPi case is, well, a case for a Raspberry Pi Zero (or Zero W, and you will want it to be a W). After months of waiting (and missing the original sale), I finally got a Retroflag GPi case.
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