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Adafruit Joy Bonnet for Raspberry Pi

Name: Adafruit Joy Bonnet for Raspberry Pi
Brand: Adafruit
SKU: AF-3464
Price: 30.61 AUD
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The Adafruit Joy Bonnet turns your Raspberry Pi Zero into a handheld gaming device. This fully assembled bonnet sits on top of any Pi Zero and provides arcad...

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The Adafruit Joy Bonnet turns your Raspberry Pi Zero into a handheld gaming device. This fully assembled bonnet sits on top of any Pi Zero and provides arcade-style controls — a mini joystick and buttons — that act as keyboard inputs once you run the Adafruit installer script. No soldering required on the bonnet itself.

Designed for use with RetroPie and EmulationStation, the Joy Bonnet works well with NES, MAME, and other emulators that run comfortably on the Pi Zero's hardware. Pair it with a comfortable case for the best handheld experience.

Key Features

Arcade-Style Controls – Mini joystick and tactile buttons for handheld gaming
Keyboard Emulation – Controls appear as keyboard inputs for universal emulator compatibility
Fully Assembled – No soldering required on the bonnet; ready to plug onto your Pi
Pi Zero Form Factor – Sized to match the Raspberry Pi Zero perfectly
RetroPie Compatible – Works with RetroPie, EmulationStation, and other emulators
Easy Setup – Run the Adafruit installer script and start gaming

Ideal For

Handheld retro gaming consoles with Raspberry Pi Zero
RetroPie and EmulationStation builds (NES, MAME, and similar)
Portable gaming projects and maker arcade builds
Media player navigation controls

Package Contents

1× Adafruit Joy Bonnet (fully assembled)

Note: Raspberry Pi, HDMI cable, SD card, enclosure, and display are not included. You may need to solder headers onto your Pi Zero (or use press-fit headers). The Pi Zero's processor is suitable for NES and MAME-class emulators — more demanding emulators (e.g., N64) require more processing power.

Resources

Adafruit Joy Bonnet Guide

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

HDMI: HDMI is a common digital video and audio connection used by computers, media players, and many displays. If a display kit has HDMI input, it is usually much easier to test with a single-board computer because it can act like a normal monitor.
Headers: Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.