Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade

Overview

With the Kitronik ARCADE, you get a fully-fledged handheld gaming platform for your BBC micro:bit V2 controller, specially designed for the MakeCode Arcade development environment.
Whether you want to program your own games or load and play existing ones, this board opens up creative possibilities for coding, gaming and teaching.

Highlights & Features

• Full color 1.77″ LCD display (160 × 128 resolution) for classic arcade game look.

• Six gaming buttons (four directional "D-pad" + two action buttons) plus a menu button and on/off switch - ideal for comfortable gaming.

• Direct insertion of the micro:bit into the edge connector: No additional power supply required for the micro:bit - the board powers it.

• Battery holder on the back: Powered by 3 × AA batteries (not included). The holder also serves as an ergonomic handle.

• Outputs (croc-clip pads) for additional connections: P0, P1, P2 as well as 3 V and GND - ideal for adding your own sensors or extensions.

• Extensive educational and learning resources: tutorials, lesson plans and game examples available for MakeCode Arcade.

• Made in the UK - solid design and manufacture from Kitronik.

Technical specifications

• Dimensions: Length 150 mm, width 65 mm, height 22 mm.

• Operating voltage: 3 × AA batteries (between 3.6 V and 4.5 V).

• Typical power consumption: approx. 80 mA (depending on use) with a typical battery life of approx. 20 hours with alkaline batteries.

• Display resolution: 160 × 128 pixels.

Included in delivery

• 1 × Kitronik ARCADE board for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade.

• Laser-cut housing parts and fastening elements - already fully pre-assembled.

Requirements

• BBC micro:bit V2 (not included) - only compatible with version V2.

• 3 × AA batteries (not included).

• Connection (e.g. USB type A to micro-B cable) for programming via MakeCode Arcade.

Why this product?

For anyone who enjoys programming, playing and learning, this board is an excellent choice: it combines the intuitive coding environment of MakeCode Arcade with a classic handheld gaming experience. In educational contexts, it is ideal for introducing students to programming, logic and creativity. Thanks to the open expandability (Croc-clip pads), the system can also be further individualized and used creatively.