Raspberry Pi 5 Recalbox Kit
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The official Recalbox kit with Raspberry Pi 5!
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Description
Recalbox on Raspberry Pi 5: the retro console ready to play
The Kit Recalbox Raspberry Pi 5 turns the most powerful Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console to connect to your TV. Everything is included: Raspberry Pi 5 board (4 or 8 GB), fan-cooled Argon NEO 5 case, Recalbox microSD card, controller, HDMI cable and official power supply. Plug in, switch on, play.
Highlights
- Recalbox preinstalled on a 32 GB microSD: no installation, the game menu appears from the very first boot.
- Raspberry Pi 5 : quad-core Cortex-A76 processor at 2.4 GHz, 2 to 3 times faster than the Raspberry Pi 4 according to the manufacturer.
- Argon NEO 5 housing in aluminium with a 30 mm PWM fan: the board stays cool during long sessions.
- Official 27 W power supply : enough to power controllers and USB peripherals without undervoltage.
- Retroflag controller included : play as soon as you open the box.
Kit contents
- Raspberry Pi 5, 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM depending on the version chosen
- Argon NEO 5 case (built-in fan)
- 32 GB microSD card with Recalbox preinstalled
- Retroflag controller
- Câble micro-HDMI vers HDMI de 1 m
- Official Raspberry Pi USB-C 27 W power supply
Technical specifications
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2712, 4 Arm Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz |
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| Graphics | VideoCore VII, OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2 |
| Memory | 4 GB or 8 GB LPDDR4X-4267 |
| Video | 2 micro-HDMI outputs, up to 4Kp60 |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE |
| Storage | 32 GB Recalbox microSD |
| Housing | Argon NEO 5, aluminium, 30 mm PWM fan |
| Power supply | USB-C 5 V 5 A (official 27 W) |
Compatibility and good practices
- TV or monitor : any HDMI display. The Pi 5 has micro-HDMI ports, hence the included cable.
- Additional controllers : the USB ports accept wired controllers; Bluetooth 5.0 lets you pair wireless controllers from the Recalbox menu.
- Games : Recalbox supports more than 100 systems (home consoles, handhelds, home computers, arcade). Only use games you own the rights to.
- microSD card : for a larger library, upgrade to a 64 GB Recalbox microSD pre-flashed for Raspberry Pi 5.
Recommended accessories
- A second controller for two-player games: the manette Retroflag Classic Controller-M or the Super Nintendo style USB controller.
- For arcade and fighting games: the stick arcade 8BitDo.
Uses and projects
Family living room console, cabinet for the game room, gift for someone nostalgic for the 80s and 90s: the kit covers all these uses. And since it is a real Raspberry Pi 5, just swap the microSD card to turn it into a computer or a server. To go further, follow our guide install and configure Recalbox on Raspberry Pi 5 or compare the systems in Recalbox vs RetroPie vs Batocera. Also discover all our retro gaming kits.
Frequently asked questions
Does Recalbox work on Raspberry Pi 5?
Yes. The kit comes with Recalbox already installed on the microSD card, and the Raspberry Pi 5 is supported by Recalbox.
4 GB or 8 GB of RAM for a Raspberry Pi 5 console?
For retro gaming, 4 GB is enough. The 8 GB version is useful if you also plan to use the board as a computer or server.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Connect the HDMI cable, the controller and the power supply: Recalbox boots straight into the game menu.
Can several people play?
Yes, by adding USB or Bluetooth controllers. Recalbox detects them and guides you through their setup.
Treat yourself to the easiest retro console to set up, with official, tested products. Shipped within 24/48 h of payment receipt from our stock based in France, free pickup point delivery on orders from €200, returns within 14 days (with return authorization) and payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Additional information
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | 4GB, 8GB |
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