Created by Zarcade Limited, the Zega Mame Gear is a custom-made drop-in kit that fits perfectly into any Sega Game Gear shell without any modification and no soldering. It runs on a Raspberry Pi 3a+, Zero, Zero 2 and even a CM4 with the optional CM4 adapter, giving you access to thousands of retro games with Retropie. Pre-configured images are available to download so you can enjoy playing without the hassle of setting it up. Powered using one or two lithium batteries and re-charged via USB-C.
FEATURES:
- 4 Front button support
- Plug and Play
- External access to USB and SD Card (Optional)
- Connect to a TV with HDMI out (Optional)
- Digital Audio
- Safe shutdown and power-off
- Battery Level Indicator
- USB-C Charging
- Pre-configured images
- Zega Mame Gear with 3.5″ Composite LCD
INCLUDED:
- 1x Mainboard
- 1x 3.2 inch Serial LCD
- 1x Digital Audio Board
- 1x USB-C Powerboard with battery charger, battery level and safe shutdown
- 1x Speaker
- 1x 4 wire Mainboard to Power board connector
- 1x 5 wire Mainboard to Audio board connector
- 1x Ribbon
- 1x 3D printed (Resin) Select button pre-soldered to Mainboard
- 1x HDMI Adapter for Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero 2
PAIRS WELL WITH:
- Zega Mame Gear Button Bracket
- Zega Mame Gear Battery Extension Cables
- 40 Pin Male Header for the Raspberry Pi (2.54 Pitch)
DOCUMENTATION:
- Mame Gear Pre-Install Checks Guide
- Zega Mame Gear Support Portal
- Downloads/STL Files/Images
- Recommend Batteries (Battery is NOT included with this kit and must be purchased separately).
NOTES:
- Mame Gear requires a Raspberry Pi with a header. If you have a Pi with a pre-installed header, no soldering required. If not, you will be required to solder the header to the Pi.
- Although not required, adding the additional 2 front buttons will open up more games to play on the Zega Mame Gear. Some shell modification is required. You can also purchase a ready drilled shell from the Zega store.
- With the optional Zega Mame Gear expansion board, you can easily access the SD card and connect a USB device such as a Game Controller
- PCB color may vary.
- Raspberry Pi, shell, buttons, membranes, lens, battery not included.
WARNINGS:
- Please ensure you are confident in your soldering ability to attempt this project. Under no circumstances will any refunds/replacements be made if soldering has been attempted.