# GameShell **URL:** https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/gameshell/5.md [Latest](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the GameShell category](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/about-the-gameshell-category/14)
**Author:** [@hal](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/hal)\ **Replies:** 0
GameShell is the a modular, portable game console with a GNU/Linux embedded operating system. It allows you to play thousands of classic games from Atari, GB, GBA, NES, SNES and many of history’s greatest consoles. Game… --- ## [PSPExp: turn your GameShell into a "brain" for a PSP (Debian 13 image)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pspexp-turn-your-gameshell-into-a-brain-for-a-psp-debian-13-image/23487)
**Author:** [@elefas](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/elefas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/pspexp-turn-your-gameshell-into-a-brain-for-a-psp-debian-13-image/23487 "2026-10-15T18:32:45Z")
Hi everyone, long time no see! Some of you may remember me from the old days here, when I was trying to contribute as much as I could to the scene, with ports and also my own projects like GSP . I was the one also stubb… --- ## [Balena Etcher Software](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/balena-etcher-software/22699)
**Author:** [@whoisalanjacobs](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/whoisalanjacobs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/balena-etcher-software/22699 "2026-06-17T17:12:01Z")
I am still loving the Gameshell. I have always used balenaEther to setup my flash drive, but it seems to just hang. I left a flash running for close to an hour, and the progress bar sat at 0%. Anybody have any other sof… --- ## [Struggling to connect to anything to see files/add games](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/struggling-to-connect-to-anything-to-see-files-add-games/22520)
**Author:** [@LenaPrime](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/LenaPrime)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/struggling-to-connect-to-anything-to-see-files-add-games/22520 "2026-06-15T13:18:49Z")
Dusting off my GameShell after many years. Can someone explain to me why I can’t add roms over usb or just plugging the SD card into my computer? for such an open source device it really feels like they made it as inacce… --- ## [Buying a battery for the Gameshell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/buying-a-battery-for-the-gameshell/1512)
**Author:** [@Godzil](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Godzil)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/buying-a-battery-for-the-gameshell/1512 "2026-03-30T03:07:40Z")
Considering what happened on the last palette that went through NL Custom, the battery had to be destroyed. CPI is working on trying to provide us the battery that are due to us, but in the meanwhile probably some peopl… --- ## [gameshell buttons not working proper (need help)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-buttons-not-working-proper-need-help/21889)
**Author:** [@aliansari](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/aliansari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-buttons-not-working-proper-need-help/21889 "2026-03-21T06:55:57Z")
hi i just got my gameshell and facing some issue with controls. sometime buttons not responding or need to press 2 times which make games hard to play. also not sure if its software setting or hardware problem i try re… --- ## [Possibility to use iPhone/Android as keyboard](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/possibility-to-use-iphone-android-as-keyboard/3309)
**Author:** [@minvedacat](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/minvedacat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/possibility-to-use-iphone-android-as-keyboard/3309 "2026-03-15T15:53:58Z")
Would it be possible to connect to an iPhone or Android device via bluetooth, to use it as keyboard and mouse? I wonder if there is already existing app for this, since Steam has a Steam Link app to use your mobile phon… --- ## [U-Boot boot logo or source (original)?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/u-boot-boot-logo-or-source-original/21821)
**Author:** [@ajorg](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/ajorg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/u-boot-boot-logo-or-source-original/21821 "2026-03-12T03:09:05Z")
Does anyone have the actual original logo source for the u-boot bootloader from the GameShell clockwork OS system image? I’ve managed to extract the data, but I’m pretty sure I haven’t worked out how the colors / greys a… --- ## [Bad button Mapping](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/bad-button-mapping/21715)
**Author:** [@Some\_Common](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Some_Common)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/bad-button-mapping/21715 "2026-03-08T09:39:43Z")
So basically for a reason idk i have the pause button asigned to “A” button, is there a way to change this? i already tried a decent amount of things in ssh and retroarch, HELP ME PLEASE --- ## [Desmume or MelonDS](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/desmume-or-melonds/5347)
**Author:** [@the\_TINY\_chicken](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/the_TINY_chicken)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/desmume-or-melonds/5347 "2026-02-22T05:54:41Z")
Is it possible to run desmume or melonds on the gameshell? --- ## [\[OS\] Arch Linux](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-arch-linux/5009)
**Author:** [@r043v](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/r043v)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-arch-linux/5009 "2026-02-18T21:06:17Z")
Here come the beta release of my Arch Linux ARM port, Feature : Multitask anywhere Volume / Backlight control CPU actives Core number & Governor / Frequency selection dedicated Launcher multiple & native WI-Fi profile… --- ## [Is GameShell OS still maintained?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-gameshell-os-still-maintained/15498)
**Author:** [@chalchitra](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/chalchitra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-gameshell-os-still-maintained/15498 "2025-12-22T16:30:02Z")
Hi, all Been a while! I picked up mine again after a long time (bought it in 2019) and realized I had left it at the point where its Wifi was refusing to connect. Still has the same issue. The OS is on v0.5. Looks like … --- ## [Shipping & Customs](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295)
**Author:** [@YoshiK1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/YoshiK1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295 "2025-12-10T16:36:40Z")
@yong Are you able to advise what type of shipping is being used to ship to the UK and how long it would take? Also is there going to be customs charges as well? --- ## [\[OS\] postmarketOS for GameShell](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-postmarketos-for-gameshell/15477)
**Author:** [@elagost](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/elagost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/os-postmarketos-for-gameshell/15477 "2025-09-20T10:57:59Z")
Working on a postmarketOS port for the gameshell, inspired by the Arch Linux OS port. https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Clockworkpi-gameshell Right now there is not much working, but I’m putting commits on this branch… --- ## [What would it take to run batocera on the Gameshell?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-would-it-take-to-run-batocera-on-the-gameshell/8113)
**Author:** [@arthur](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/arthur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/what-would-it-take-to-run-batocera-on-the-gameshell/8113 "2025-09-17T19:26:25Z")
Hi, Seeing little development on the launcher and the official image (which seems stuck on debian stretch or buster, let’s hope that changes! :crossed\_fingers: ) I’m looking at batocera which seems to be a solid retroga… --- ## [Custom D.E.O.T. V2.0+/Clockwork OS v0.5 image - With customised DEOT interface, Kernel 5.7, Optional 1400MHz OC, Debian 10 Buster, Retroarch 1.9.0, Mupen64+ plus more! (Current build: 200903)](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-d-e-o-t-v2-0-clockwork-os-v0-5-image-with-customised-deot-interface-kernel-5-7-optional-1400mhz-oc-debian-10-buster-retroarch-1-9-0-mupen64-plus-more-current-build-200903/5088)
**Author:** [@javelinface](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/javelinface)\ **Replies:** 559\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/custom-d-e-o-t-v2-0-clockwork-os-v0-5-image-with-customised-deot-interface-kernel-5-7-optional-1400mhz-oc-debian-10-buster-retroarch-1-9-0-mupen64-plus-more-current-build-200903/5088 "2025-12-22T16:42:30Z")
Similar to my previous DEOT custom build based on 0.4, I have put together a new image, based on the ClockWork OS 0.5. This is the same as the official 0.5 image, just with a lot of updates, and quality of experience op… --- ## [LittleGPTracker (a.k.a 'The piggy')](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/littlegptracker-a-k-a-the-piggy/9225)
**Author:** [@edward](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/edward)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/littlegptracker-a-k-a-the-piggy/9225 "2025-06-12T08:45:42Z")
I know that with all the new shiny devices there’s not a lot of discussion going around GameSH\>, but let’s give it a try :slight\_smile: I’m currently investigating if it’s possible to compile LittleGPTracker on the Game… --- ## [Is it possible to use a controller with a USB OTG cable in the Gameshell's Micro USB port?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-a-controller-with-a-usb-otg-cable-in-the-gameshells-micro-usb-port/5753)
**Author:** [@125scratch](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/125scratch)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-a-controller-with-a-usb-otg-cable-in-the-gameshells-micro-usb-port/5753 "2025-05-29T02:41:09Z")
Is it possible to use a controller with a USB OTG cable in the Gameshell’s Micro USB port? Mainly so that I can use analog sticks for PS1 games and L/R buttons for SNES games. --- ## [GameShell OS Image v0.6 gamma](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-v0-6-gamma/9419)
**Author:** [@guu](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/guu)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-os-image-v0-6-gamma/9419 "2025-05-28T06:06:58Z")
New GameShell OS Image v0.6 gamma Armbian jammy (ubuntu jammy) based 2210 LTS support comes with an almost perfect open source GPU Lima driver. Completely replaces the original launcher with LauncherGo to improve perf… --- ## [Can not open xterm while connect a keyboard and a micro HDMI to display](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-not-open-xterm-while-connect-a-keyboard-and-a-micro-hdmi-to-display/17660)
**Author:** [@threcius](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/threcius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-not-open-xterm-while-connect-a-keyboard-and-a-micro-hdmi-to-display/17660 "2025-05-28T02:56:36Z")
Hi, just got my first Gameshell, I can connect a bluetooth keyboard and with a micro HDMI to a PC display, I can see the desktop, but while press ctrl-alt-t to open xterm, it just display “Launching” and stuck at this fo… --- ## [Battery not charging after not using for a few years](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/battery-not-charging-after-not-using-for-a-few-years/15969)
**Author:** [@Kirais](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Kirais)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/battery-not-charging-after-not-using-for-a-few-years/15969 "2025-04-24T00:25:09Z")
I haven’t used my GameShell for a few years and now the battery is not charging. The device can turn on with USB plugged in, but the battery stays at 0% even after overnight. I have seen some related posts but they sugge… --- ## [Any Luck with 3D Graphics on the gameshell?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-luck-with-3d-graphics-on-the-gameshell/9872)
**Author:** [@PaerGaben](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/PaerGaben)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-luck-with-3d-graphics-on-the-gameshell/9872 "2025-03-18T10:33:35Z")
I’m trying to port games like Neverball on the gameshell just to truly understand it’s 3d capabilities anyone got 3D graphics to work? --- ## [Porting GameShell themes to other retro handhelds CFW](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/porting-gameshell-themes-to-other-retro-handhelds-cfw/16021)
**Author:** [@Kirais](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Kirais)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/porting-gameshell-themes-to-other-retro-handhelds-cfw/16021 "2025-03-12T14:09:02Z")
What open source license does GameShell default theme and the DEOT theme have? Can I port themes on GameShell to other retro handhelds OS like muOS? https://muos.dev/ --- ## [Any way to change X/Y to L/R shoulder button for GB/GBA games?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-way-to-change-x-y-to-l-r-shoulder-button-for-gb-gba-games/11337)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Lam](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Ivan_Lam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/any-way-to-change-x-y-to-l-r-shoulder-button-for-gb-gba-games/11337 "2025-03-06T02:01:37Z")
X/Y button is useless in GBA games, I have an idea to map X/Y button to L/R button. Anyone knows how to work around? Thanks. --- ## [Clockwork Pi Intermittent Black Screen – Hardware or Software Glitch?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clockwork-pi-intermittent-black-screen-hardware-or-software-glitch/15821)
**Author:** [@cowem](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/cowem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/clockwork-pi-intermittent-black-screen-hardware-or-software-glitch/15821 "2025-02-25T06:58:43Z")
Hello Everyone, I have encountered an issue where my device’s display intermittently goes completely black screen while the system continues running normally. The blackout seems to occur randomly, often after prolonged… --- ## [Is the Speaker module supposed to actually have holes, or fully sealed just with aesthetic dimples?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-the-speaker-module-supposed-to-actually-have-holes-or-fully-sealed-just-with-aesthetic-dimples/15856)
**Author:** [@FalconFour](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/FalconFour)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/is-the-speaker-module-supposed-to-actually-have-holes-or-fully-sealed-just-with-aesthetic-dimples/15856 "2025-02-28T06:15:34Z")
Question in title. My new GameShell came with a speaker module that only had dimples, not fully opened through. As a result, audio is fairly quiet unless it’s at max volume (and then it’s… old school DMG Game Boy level). … --- ## [V. 5 DEOT, mouse not working](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/v-5-deot-mouse-not-working/15236)
**Author:** [@DeRock25](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/DeRock25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/v-5-deot-mouse-not-working/15236 "2024-12-30T16:02:48Z")
Don’t know if I am missing something or what, I added 5 games to scummvm games fold and I want to play the Scummvm in the parent menu, but can’t add games to the gui when the mouse is stuck in the top left, tried 3 diffe… --- ## [Additional modular parts?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/additional-modular-parts/15200)
**Author:** [@Animedingo](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Animedingo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/additional-modular-parts/15200 "2024-12-26T06:55:26Z")
Im kinda shocked theres NO extra parts for the gameshell. No new shells, the whole bumpy back part is designed for additional pieces but I cant buy additional parts? Does anyone have a 3d printable back piece designs? O… --- ## [Could Someone Give me Advice on Customizing Launcher Interface on DevTerm?](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/could-someone-give-me-advice-on-customizing-launcher-interface-on-devterm/14949)
**Author:** [@roberrttt](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/roberrttt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/could-someone-give-me-advice-on-customizing-launcher-interface-on-devterm/14949 "2024-11-26T11:25:32Z")
Hello there, I recently got my hands on a DevTerm; and I am absolutely loving it :star\_struck:. The modular design and open-source flexibility make it an incredible device. Although; I would like to tweak the launcher i… --- ## [Gameshell not working when unplugged](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-not-working-when-unplugged/14730)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Lu](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Nathan_Lu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/gameshell-not-working-when-unplugged/14730 "2024-11-14T17:04:56Z")
This is an old gameshell and i’ve had plenty of memories on it, but one day, it broke. I charged it and the screen turned on, but when charging the devboard makes squeaking noise, i got worried, dont know what is the pro… [Next page](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/c/gameshell/5.md?page=1)