Joy Bonnet Pack without Soldering - Includes Pi Zero WH

The Joy Bonnet Pack is a plug-and-play retro gaming kit that pairs a Raspberry Pi Zero WH with the Adafruit Joy Bonnet — a compact game controller that sits directly on top of the Pi Zero's GPIO header. Once configured, the controls act as keyboard inputs, making them compatible with RetroPie, EmulationStation, MakeCode Arcade, and other emulators or media players.

No soldering required — the Pi Zero WH comes with pre-soldered headers and the Joy Bonnet is fully assembled. Just install the software, connect a display, and start playing.

Key Features

• Plug and Play – No soldering required, fully assembled components
• Arcade Controls – Analogue joystick and buttons on the Joy Bonnet
• Keyboard Emulation – Controls register as keyboard inputs for broad software compatibility
• Built-in WiFi – Pi Zero WH includes WiFi and Bluetooth
• Compact Form Factor – Handheld-sized when assembled with the included enclosure

Package Contents

• 1× Raspberry Pi Zero WH (with pre-soldered GPIO header and WiFi)
• 1× Adafruit Joy Bonnet for Raspberry Pi (fully assembled)
• 1× Pi Zero enclosure
• 1× USB OTG host cable (Micro-B male to USB-A female, ~15 cm)
• 1× Mini HDMI to standard HDMI adapter

Ideal For

• Retro gaming with RetroPie and EmulationStation
• MakeCode Arcade projects
• Portable handheld console builds
• STEM education and Raspberry Pi learning

Resources

• Joy Bonnet Setup & Usage Guide
• MakeCode Arcade on Pi Zero Guide