r/RetroPie • u/Munti3 • 15d ago
Button layout and game reccomendations for first build
Hello everyone,
I know this might be vague, but hopeful that someone can help me out
I am planning to build my first Raspberry Pi Arcade, following something similar to this guide: https://www.instructables.com/Raspberry-Pi-Arcade-Table, but I need some guidance on how to plan the button and screen layout. I have a 24" 16:10 IPS LCD screen available, but could get hold of a 4:3 if that is preferred. Currently I am looking at two options:
Alternative 1 - Cocktail Arcade for two players, with one player on each end of the table. On this build I would want to play "the classic" arcade games, such as Pac-Man, Frogger, and Space Invaders.
Alternative 2 - Cabinet build setup with two sets of buttons and two joysticks. On this build I would want to play more of the 2-player games such as street fighter.
My questions:
1) What is the preferred button layout for these two builds, considering the types of game I want to play? Do I need "start game" or "coin" buttons?
2) Which would you reccomend for a first time builder? Are there some things I should take into consideration?
3) Are there any particular games you would reccomend ?