r/retropie
RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine. This community focuses around the projects that come from…
How to think about r/retropie
The community is dedicated to RetroPie, a software that transforms Raspberry Pi and PC systems into retro gaming consoles. Members share projects, tips, and troubleshooting advice related to setting up and optimizing their gaming experiences. The focus on retro gaming culture, along with technical discussions about emulation and hardware configurations, distinguishes this community as a hub for enthusiasts looking to relive classic gaming moments.
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Audience
Participants in this community range from casual gamers to tech-savvy hobbyists, typically aged 18-45. Many members are passionate about retro gaming and enjoy tinkering with hardware and software to enhance their gaming setups. The vibe is generally supportive and collaborative, with members eager to share knowledge and help each other troubleshoot issues.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed guides, project showcases, and troubleshooting questions. Members appreciate clear, informative posts that contribute to the community's knowledge base. Posts that are overly promotional or lack substance tend to be downvoted. The community encourages regular engagement, with members frequently sharing updates and new discoveries related to RetroPie and retro gaming.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are often skeptical of overt promotions. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable content, such as tutorials or tools that enhance the RetroPie experience, is more likely to be well-received. Brands can also participate by contributing to discussions or offering solutions to common issues, but should avoid hard selling or spamming the community with advertisements.
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What r/retropie talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/bigaltheterp
- u/[deleted]
- u/zarcadeuk
- u/SharkGenie
- u/ThrobbingRosco
- u/Appropriate_Bridge75
- u/MasonJarring
- u/Spriteman0
- u/llamalarry
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- u/Few-Quit-6363
- u/ender3838
- u/StuMcBill
- u/fozid
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- u/kaspero12
- u/IAmGeeCee
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- u/lifeinthefastline
- u/RenRen9000
- u/StonedEdge
- u/forever_tuesday
- u/Prince_Regent_Wienis
- u/Longjumping-Pear-673
- u/LosAngelestoNSW
- u/necrominog
- u/DeusoftheWired
- u/devryd1
- u/SuperPokeBrosYT
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- u/RoundHouse2TheAnus
- u/Phenozd
- u/ljcmps01
- u/_nerdd-_
- u/resident_hater
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- u/dstrelioff
- u/ChopshopDG
- u/Spaceghost1993
- u/Funkydafter
- u/JustKapping
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- u/Steve_but_different
- u/zapposh
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- u/Cheat_Steve10
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- u/RenRen9000
- u/JohnnyFive--
- u/Meechiemon76
- u/zarcadeuk
- u/mr_deelee
- u/skrapzgs47
- u/StonedEdge
- u/lifeinthefastline
- u/Bahnmor
- u/TotalSpeech
- u/slipons
- u/ChopshopDG
- u/JustKapping
- u/MasonJarring
- u/Westerdutch
- u/The_Real_Express
- u/Funkydafter
- u/Spaceghost1993
- u/dammager82
- u/nicestarz
- u/stuntech
- u/marcLAR123
- u/albrugsch
- u/sordfish72
- u/Tomomakes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Fast_Passenger_2889
- u/ITR010342
- u/retroghostmodding
- u/oldschool80sguy
- u/SuperKooper83
- u/BafioIT
- u/Medium__D
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- u/minilandl
- u/FlufferNutter925206
- u/AholeBrock
- u/Dew3189
- u/Goguigo_Tatolino
- u/novemberfive
- u/Tadeopuga
- u/Steve_but_different
- u/ender3838
- u/plastic_couch
- u/zapposh
- u/dox1842
- u/Cheat_Steve10
- u/MrJaekin
- u/forever_tuesday
- u/SharkGenie
- u/bigaltheterp
- u/G00-reddit
- u/jameath
- u/GokuAAAXD
- u/Emotional-Raise9466
- u/jwsbruwer
- u/Much_Crow8258
- u/LosAngelestoNSW
- u/Warshi7819
- u/pere87
- u/Longjumping-Pear-673
- u/Comprehensive_Wave64
- u/Sezzler
- u/Seek_Adventure
- u/monte_66
- u/Prince_Regent_Wienis
- u/Izendore
- u/Fragrant_Art6574
- u/tgrech
- u/valfonso_678
- u/StoganLephens
- u/noshybabs
- u/Late_Economist_7653
- u/Silent-Welder2448
- u/CntrolAltAccount
- u/PublicUrnial
- u/necrominog
- u/Spriteman0
- u/Mattyi
- u/Grsaekar
- u/LX-M
- u/Dry-Tradition8267
- u/jla2001
- u/ltpitt
- u/llamalarry
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- u/Jmmcyclones
- u/Kongzilla77
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- u/LazaroFilm
- u/JustARedditUser44
- u/Burrito2988
- u/circle-us
- u/hunven
- u/MrMarchMellow
- u/dirtylash
Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/VinceBee
- u/MrFluffyhead80
- u/RomanOnARiver
- u/RenRen9000
- u/toml526
- u/Rustyskeys
- u/Westerdutch
- u/ltpitt
- u/jonnyg1097
- u/darksaviorx
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- u/Keltoigael
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- u/ondroo
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- u/superslomotion
- u/AlexaV1988
- u/hmphgoof
- u/ruffdaddysmooth
- u/GeoffKingOfBiscuits
- u/LazaroFilm
- u/HobbyistAccount
- u/minimanZer0
- u/SoundDrill
- u/AskaLangly
- u/werdmouf
- u/streetgardener
- u/Hrmerder
- u/asmodeth
- u/ChopshopDG
- u/smeatr0n
- u/Jim105
- u/Bahnmor
- u/fryhenryj
- u/TheOriginal_Frostbyt
- u/Yablan
- u/fatrobin72
- u/inkyblinkypinkysue
- u/retrodork
- u/albrugsch
- u/Medium__D
- u/Schweinekruste92
- u/councilface
- u/Linser
- u/FreewayWarrior
- u/Mystic-Venizz
- u/zapposh
- u/mr_deelee
- u/bananagoo
- u/CrimsonNorseman
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- u/JonZenrael
- u/RHOrpie
- u/N3C45
- u/Miserable_Ad_114
- u/NoGap1826
- u/technoxious
- u/Pasqualino31
- u/Hardcore_Gamer16
- u/e39
- u/MickfromLI87
- u/KlausRockwell
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- u/EqualDatabase
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- u/ckidw
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- u/ThatAlbertanGuy
- u/RyanRiot
- u/[deleted]
- u/HobbyistAccount
- u/Bashamo257
- u/toml526
- u/RomanOnARiver
- u/buddha_mjs
- u/Lowe0
- u/ratuna80
- u/ondroo
- u/StuMcBill
- u/istarian
- u/danmanx
- u/e39
- u/mr_deelee
- u/azrael4h
- u/Westerdutch
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- u/RenRen9000
- u/LazaroFilm
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- u/demunted
- u/asmodeth
- u/Matty_B90
- u/llamalarry
- u/Linser
- u/VinceBee
- u/Rustyskeys
- u/s1eve_mcdichae1
- u/MariusRhinox
- u/jleesez
- u/retrodork
- u/lurym
- u/componentswitcher
- u/User1539
- u/Mystic-Venizz
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- u/Longjumping-Pear-673
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- u/superslomotion
- u/jean_cule69
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- u/dammager82
- u/albrugsch
- u/Oc3lot409
- u/ChopshopDG
- u/smeatr0n
- u/Corrupted_Mask
- u/MattHardwick
- u/jla2001
- u/zapposh
- u/MickfromLI87
- u/MrFluffyhead80
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- u/PiqueLoco
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- u/pjft
- u/Steve_but_different
- u/CrimsonNorseman
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FAQ
r/retropie — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/retropie have?
r/retropie has approximately 163,389 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/retropie created?
r/retropie was created on May 4, 2014 (12 years ago).
What is r/retropie about?
The community is dedicated to RetroPie, a software that transforms Raspberry Pi and PC systems into retro gaming consoles. Members share projects, tips, and troubleshooting advice related to setting up and optimizing their gaming experiences. The focus on retro gaming culture, along with technical discussions about emulation and hardware configurations, distinguishes this co…
What subreddits are similar to r/retropie?
Communities similar to r/retropie include r/cade, r/mame, r/retroarch, r/raspberry_pi, r/batocera.
Who are the most active posters on r/retropie?
The most frequent posters on r/retropie include u/bigaltheterp, u/[deleted], u/zarcadeuk.
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