For a Raspberry Pi 3, pick the Batocera image built for the Raspberry Pi series (Pi 0/1/2/3 or Pi 4 depending on release notes). A 32 GB microSD card is a common choice because it provides ample space for a system image plus many ROMs and BIOS files.

Once you have downloaded the correct image file (which ends in .img.gz ), follow these simple steps to get it running on your 32GB (or larger) SD card:

Follow the on-screen prompts to map your D-pad, analog sticks, and face buttons.

Always download Batocera from official sources to ensure system stability and security. Batocera.linux Downloads

Click and select the downloaded Batocera .img.gz file. Click Select target and choose your 32GB MicroSD card.

Batocera allows you to change practically everything through its intuitive interface:

: 32GB micro SD cards offer the best price-to-performance ratio for older emulation.

You need flashing software to write the operating system onto your MicroSD card.

is a specialized, open-source operating system designed specifically for retro gaming. Unlike RetroPie , which is installed on top of an existing OS, Batocera is a standalone system.

Available on the official GitHub repository releases page.

– Once booted, you can access the SHARE partition over network (Samba share) or by plugging the SD card into a PC with Linux/Mac/Paragon software for Windows. Place your game ROMs in the appropriate system folders (e.g., snes , megadrive , psx ).

The Ultimate Guide to Batocera on Raspberry Pi 3 (32GB Edition)

On these pages, you will find the latest images for the Raspberry Pi 3 (which includes models 3A+, 3B, and 3B+ ).