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'''Documentation notice:''' This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.

== Summary ==
The GamePi43 is a portable retro video game console based on the Raspberry Pi. It combines a controller with an integrated battery charging circuit, a built-in speaker and headphone jack, and an LCD display with adjustable brightness.

== Related products at JW Tech ==
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16563 WSAL16563 – GamePi43, Portable Video Game Console Based on Raspberry Pi]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16915 WSAL16915 – GamePi43 Add-ons for Raspberry Pi to Build GamePi43]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16965 WSAL16965 – GamePi43, Portable Video Game Console Based on Raspberry Pi, EU Plug]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16966 WSAL16966 – GamePi43, Portable Video Game Console Based on Raspberry Pi, UK Plug]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16967 WSAL16967 – GamePi43 Add-ons for Raspberry Pi to Build GamePi43, EU Plug]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16968 WSAL16968 – GamePi43 Add-ons for Raspberry Pi to Build GamePi43, UK Plug]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL18392 WSAL18392 – GamePi43, Portable Video Game Console Based on Raspberry Pi, US Plug]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL18393 WSAL18393 – GamePi43, Portable Video Game Console Based on Raspberry Pi, EU Plug]
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL18394 WSAL18394 – GamePi43, Portable Video Game Console Based on Raspberry Pi, UK Plug]

== Technical overview ==
* Supported boards: Raspberry Pi A+, B+, 2B, 3B, 3B+ and 4B; Pi Zero/Zero W requires an external HDMI adapter.
* Power is supplied by 18650 lithium batteries (not included); batteries must be inserted with correct polarity.
* Two setup paths are available: using a pre-configured image or manually installing drivers under RetroPie or Recalbox.
* For manual installation under RetroPie, add the lines max_usb_current=1, hdmi_force_hotplug=1, hdmi_group=2, hdmi_mode=87 and hdmi_cvt 800 480 60 6 0 0 0 to config.txt.
* Under Recalbox, set the parameters hdmi_force_hotplug=1, hdmi_group=2, hdmi_mode=1, hdmi_mode=87, hdmi_cvt 800 600 60 6 0 0 0, hdmi_drive=2, display_rotate=0 and avoid_warnings=1 in config.txt.
* To exit a game, press HK+Select or Select+Start simultaneously.
* The filesystem must be expanded before adding new games because ROMs consume significant storage.
* Battery life is approximately 2–3 hours of continuous play, varying by game.

'''Commands and examples – verify before use:'''
<syntaxhighlight lang="text">
cd RetroPie-Setup/
sudo ./retropie_setup.sh
sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/mk_arcade_joystick_rpi.conf
options mk_arcade_joystick_rpi map=1
tar xzvf /boot/GamePi43-210127.tar.gz
cd GamePi43/
sudo ./GamePi43
mount -o remount,rw /
mount -o remount,rw /boot
nano /recalbox/share/system/recalbox.conf
controllers.gpio.enabled=1
</syntaxhighlight>

== Notes and version constraints ==
* Batteries must be inserted with correct polarity; reversed polarity can damage the charging circuit.
* Use only identical battery types; mixing types or brands may cause charging issues.
* If batteries are low, the Raspberry Pi will fail to boot; connect a 5V/3A power adapter to the power port for charging.
* Plugging/unplugging the power adapter while charging causes the Raspberry Pi to reboot.
* Manual driver installation requires the Raspberry Pi to be connected to a network; otherwise the installation will fail.
* Before adding new games, the filesystem must be expanded via RASPI-CONFIG -> Advanced Options -> Expand Filesystem.
* The source contains references to external links (Google Drive, coolrom.com, GitHub) whose availability is not guaranteed.
* Some steps are version-specific (RetroPie 4.4/4.6/4.8, Recalbox 6.0/7.1); the matching version must correspond to the board in use.

== Source and revision record ==
* [https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/GamePi43 GamePi43 - Waveshare Wiki]
* Source revision: 101789
* Captured: 2026-08-31T03:42:22+00:00
* SHA-256: <code>5ac79a381bf5776eb8b25f7296df156bb736b986244db0982c8383db50f80dce</code>

WSAL16563 – GamePi43/en - Versionsgeschichte

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