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ELECFREAKS Microsoft MakeCode micro bit Arcade Pro
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The micro:bit Arcade Pro is a gamepad-style expansion board that transforms your micro:bit V2 into a handheld gaming console. Featuring a vibrant 240×320 TFT...
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The micro:bit Arcade Pro is a gamepad-style expansion board that transforms your micro:bit V2 into a handheld gaming console. Featuring a vibrant 240×320 TFT colour display, comfortable directional controls, and a built-in rechargeable battery, it's the perfect platform for creating and playing retro-style games with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.
Beyond gaming, the Arcade Pro doubles as a remote control for robot cars and supports Jacdac sensors for expanded project possibilities. Its compact, ergonomic design includes building block compatibility for physical customisation.
Key Features
- 240×320 TFT Colour Display – Vibrant LCD screen for rich game graphics and visual feedback
- Gamepad Controls – 4-way directional pad plus A/B function buttons for authentic arcade gameplay
- Built-in Rechargeable Battery – Lithium battery with USB-C charging (~65 minutes to full charge)
- Jacdac Compatible – Connect Jacdac sensors to expand your creative projects (4.2V @ 1A supply)
- Building Block Compatible – Integrate with LEGO-style bricks for physical customisation
- MakeCode Arcade – Program games using Microsoft's block-based arcade platform
- Robot Control – Use as a wireless remote for micro:bit robot cars
Ideal For
- Learning game development with block-based coding
- STEM education and coding workshops
- Creating portable retro-style games
- Controlling micro:bit robot projects
Specifications
- Display – 240×320 TFT LCD colour screen
- Controls – 4-way D-pad, A/B buttons, reset/menu/power switches
- Battery – 3.7V lithium (3.5V min, 4.2V max)
- Charging – USB-C, 5V @ 1A, ~65 minutes to full
- Standby Current – 0.03A
- Dimensions – 140mm × 82mm × 21mm (excluding micro:bit)
- Weight – 102g (including battery and case)
Battery Indicators
- Green – Operating or fully charged
- Red – Low battery (≤20%)
- Flashing Red – Charging or critical battery warning
Package Contents
- 1× micro:bit Arcade Pro
- 1× USB-C Cable
- 1× Lanyard
- 1× User Manual
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LCD
- LCD stands for liquid crystal display, a screen technology that uses a backlight and liquid crystals to show images or text. It matters because LCD modules usually need a display driver and enough controller pins or a bus interface to send image data.
- MakeCode Arcade
- MakeCode Arcade is a free, beginner-friendly programming environment from Microsoft for making simple retro-style games, using either drag-and-drop blocks or text code such as JavaScript or Python. It runs in a web browser and can also target compatible handheld game devices.
- TFT
- A thin-film transistor display is a common type of colour LCD used for graphics screens. Knowing a product is for TFTs helps you check that the driver board matches the display’s connector, resolution, backlight, and signalling method.
- USB-C
- USB-C is a small, reversible USB connector that can carry power, data and, on some devices, video over a single cable. The same connector can range from charging only to high-speed data, so the functions a given port actually supports vary.
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