Adafruit PyGamer Starter Kit

Everything you need to build a pocket-sized gaming handheld — no soldering required. This starter kit bundles the Adafruit PyGamer with a rechargeable battery, acrylic enclosure, speaker, button caps, and a zipper carry case.

The PyGamer is powered by the ATSAMD51 (120 MHz ARM Cortex-M4) with 512 KB flash, 192 KB RAM, and 8 MB QSPI flash storage. It features a 1.8" colour TFT display, analog thumbstick, four square-top buttons, 5 NeoPixels, a triple-axis accelerometer, stereo headphone jack, and Feather-compatible expansion headers. Program it with MakeCode Arcade, CircuitPython, or Arduino.

What's Included

• Adafruit PyGamer PCB – Full-featured gaming board with ATSAMD51, display, and controls
• Acrylic Enclosure Kit – Laser-cut case to protect and showcase the board
• Mini Oval Speaker – 8 Ω, 1 W speaker for game audio
• 350 mAh LiPo Battery – 3.7 V rechargeable battery sized to fit the enclosure
• Square Button Caps (10-pack) – 8 mm diameter snap-on caps for the tactile buttons
• Zipper Carry Case – Maker-friendly storage case (colour may be royal blue or purple)

Key Features

• No Soldering Required – Snap-together assembly in about an hour
• Complete Kit – Board, enclosure, battery, speaker, button caps, and case all included
• MakeCode Arcade – Drag-and-drop game creation for beginners
• CircuitPython & Arduino – Full support for advanced programming
• Analog Thumbstick – Smooth directional control with dual potentiometers
• Feather Expansion – Plug in any FeatherWing plus 3 STEMMA connectors (2× ADC/PWM, 1× I2C)
• Built-in Sensors – Accelerometer and light sensor on-board
• Rechargeable via USB – Micro-USB port charges the battery and supports programming

Also Consider

• PyGamer (Board Only) – Just the PCB if you already have accessories
• PyGamer Acrylic Enclosure Kit – Replacement or additional enclosure
• PyBadge Starter Kit – Similar kit with D-pad buttons instead of analog thumbstick

Ideal For

• DIY retro gaming handhelds
• MakeCode Arcade game development
• Workshop kits, classroom packs, and gifts
• Portable CircuitPython and Arduino projects

Resources

• Adafruit PyGamer Learning Guide