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Kitronik ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade
The Kitronik ARCADE is a handheld gaming platform designed for Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Code your own retro arcade games using drag-and-drop blocks, JavaSc...
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The Kitronik ARCADE is a handheld gaming platform designed for Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. Code your own retro arcade games using drag-and-drop blocks, JavaScript, or Python — then play them on this fully featured gamepad with a colour LCD screen, audio, and haptic feedback.
Hundreds of free games are available on the MakeCode Arcade website to download and play immediately, or follow guided tutorials to create your own from scratch.
Key Features
- Full-Colour LCD Screen – Wide viewing angle for clear gameplay
- 6 Gamer Buttons – D-pad and action buttons for full game control
- Piezo Speaker – Audio feedback with software volume control
- Vibration Motor – Haptic feedback for immersive gaming
- USB Programming Port – Connect to MakeCode Arcade for coding and game upload
- Battery or USB Powered – 3×AA batteries for portable play, or micro USB
- 2 Expansion Ports – Direct microprocessor pin access for advanced users
- Ergonomic Design – Battery holders double as comfortable hand grips
Specifications
- Platform – Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
- Languages – Blocks, JavaScript, Python
- Display – Full-colour LCD (wide viewing angle)
- Audio – Piezo sounder with software volume control
- Buttons – 6 game inputs, menu, reset, on/off switch
- Power – 3×AA batteries or micro USB
Ideal For
- Learning game development and coding fundamentals
- Classroom STEM and computer science education
- Playing retro-style arcade games on the go
- Young coders and game design enthusiasts
Package Contents
- 1× Kitronik ARCADE gamepad
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.
- vibration motor
- A small motor with an off-centre weight on its shaft, which shakes when it spins. It matters when choosing haptic feedback, alerts, or simple movement effects, as you need to match its voltage, current draw, size, and mounting style to your project.
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