How to Build a PsPi TV with the Raspberry Pi

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure you have all of the parts needed to build the PsPi TV.

   See list at the bottom of this article.
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   Step 2: Hook up the following devices to your Raspberry Pi: Mouse

   Leave the power cord unplugged until you are ready to run BerryBoot from your SD Card., While you’re at it, format your USB Flash Drive (or extra SD Card) too.,, Do not put it in a folder.
   
   Put it directly in the root.,,, For "Disk Selection" make sure to choose the SD Card.
   
   It should look something like "mmcblk0:
   SDC". , Once it has finished downloading and installing, click "Add OS" to add another Operating System.
   
   Add OpenElec and then RetroPie.
   
   If you can’t find RetroPie, it may be on another tab named “Other”.
   
   Raspbian is pretty much ready to go, but you will need to configure OpenElec and RetroPie. ,, Select "SYSTEM > File Manager" Select "Add Source" Enter this URL as the path "http://fusion.tvaddons.ag" and name it "Fusion".
   
   Go back to the home screen and select "SYSTEM" Select "Add-Ons" Select "Install from zip file" Select "Fusion" Select "xmbc-repos" Select "english" Select "repository.xbmchub-x.x.x.zip" Select "Install from repository" Select "TVADDONS.ag Addon Repository" Select "Video Add-Ons" Select "Phoenix" Select "Install" Once it's done installing go to the home screen and go to "VIDEOS > Add-Ons".
   
   You should see "Phoenix" there.
   
   Just click on it to start searching for content to stream! ,, Hold down the middle “PS” button once you reach the dashboard.,, Wait a couple minutes then shut down the Raspberry Pi (go to “Menu” > “Quit” > “Shutdown”).,,, If you want to play PSX games you should also copy the PSX BIO into the folder too., The roms will automatically start to transfer.
   
   Depending on how much there is to transfer depends on how long it will take.
   
   Play a game that is already pre-loaded while you wait.
   
   Once it’s done, reboot and relaunch RetroPie.
   
   You should now see all you games within each emulator., This will bring up the Command Line.
   
   You will need to execute some commands to move the BIO for the PSX into the correct folder. ,, One should be named “SCPH1001.BIN”.
   
   If you see it, you are good to continue.
   
   Now type the following: mv SCPH1001.BIN /home/pi/RetroPie/BIOS (press enter) If you did not receive an error message that says something like “not found”, it worked! If you are getting errors, it probably has to do with the letters not matching the file exactly.
   
   Make sure all upper and lower-case letters match exactly. Type “exit” and press enter to finish. , Use these “hotkeys” to control saves.
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   Step 3: Keyboard

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   Step 4: Display Monitor

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   Step 5: and Ethernet Cable.

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   Step 6: Insert your SD card into your PC or Mac and Format it to FAT (MS-DOS).

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   Step 7: Download BerryBoot for Raspberry Pi 2 on your PC or MAC.

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   Step 8: Extract the contents of the file onto your SD card.

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   Step 9: Eject your SD Card and insert it into your Raspberry Pi 2.

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    Step 10: Plug your power cable into the Raspberry Pi 2.

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    Step 11: Once BerryBoot loads

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    Step 12: configure the settings.

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    Step 13: Select Raspbian as the first OS to install.

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    Step 14: Launch "OpenElec"

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    Step 15: Add Phoenix for free streaming.

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    Step 16: Reboot and launch "RetroPie."

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    Step 17: Plug in you PS3/PS4 controller.

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    Step 18: Wait for a menu to pop up so you can configure the buttons.

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    Step 19: Plug in your FAT (MS-DOS) formatted USB Flash Drive (or SD Card with USB SD Card Reader).

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    Step 20: Unplug the USB Flash Drive (or SD Card with USB SD Card Reader) from the Raspberry Pi 2 and plug it into you PC or MAC.

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    Step 21: Open it and go to the folder “RetroPie” and then to the folder “ROMS”.

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    Step 22: Copy your ROMS into the correct folders (Example: PSX games go in the “psx” folder).

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    Step 23: When you're done

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    Step 24: plug the USB/SD Card back into the Raspberry Pi 2

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    Step 25: turn it back on

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    Step 26: and load RetroPie.

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    Step 27: Press “F4”.

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    Step 28: Enter the following commands: cd roms (press enter) cd psx (press enter) ls (press enter)

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    Step 29: Review the list of roms.

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    Step 30: Get ready to play some games!

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