The Pi Pico is great, but your project might be easier with an alternative.
Raspberry Pi
At $200, a Pi Plex setup probably isn't what you need.
Using a robot to make a retro gaming system is just cool.
Write and test first, then buy the hardware you need.
Raspberry Pi alternatives that actually outperform the Pi (and cost less)
Build a drone detector, pool thermometer, and pantry tracker with your Raspberry Pi this weekend