{"title":"Adafruit Joy Bonnet for Raspberry Pi","handle":"adafruit-joy-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi","url":"/products/adafruit-joy-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi","description":"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.\n\nDesigned 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.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nArcade-Style Controls – Mini joystick and tactile buttons for handheld gaming\n\nKeyboard Emulation – Controls appear as keyboard inputs for universal emulator compatibility\n\nFully Assembled – No soldering required on the bonnet; ready to plug onto your Pi\n\nPi Zero Form Factor – Sized to match the Raspberry Pi Zero perfectly\n\nRetroPie Compatible – Works with RetroPie, EmulationStation, and other emulators\n\nEasy Setup – Run the Adafruit installer script and start gaming\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nHandheld retro gaming consoles with Raspberry Pi Zero\nRetroPie and EmulationStation builds (NES, MAME, and similar)\nPortable gaming projects and maker arcade builds\nMedia player navigation controls\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Adafruit Joy Bonnet (fully assembled)\n\n\n\nNote: 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.\n\n\nResources\n\nAdafruit Joy Bonnet Guide\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":13363,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-3464","price":30.61,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":10,"option1":"Default Title"}]}