Kitronik 5319 ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade

The MakeCode Arcade editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create retro arcade games to run in the browser or on handheld consoles. It consists of drag and drop blocks that snap together to form programs. You can also write code for ARCADE in Javascript and Python. It ships in a plastic retail container that also contains batteries, USB lead, and a quick start guide.

The Kitronik ARCADE has been specifically designed to offer the perfect platform for running these games. It's packed full of features and has been ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. It features a full-colour LCD wide viewing angle screen, a piezo sounder for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on/off switch. Everything you need for the perfect gaming experience. It also features a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for expert-level users.

Features

• The Kitronik ARCADE is a feature packed handheld gamepad for use with the Microsoft Arcade editor.
• Use the wealth of educational material available to create a game from the ground up or tweak existing code and learn the open source way.
• It features a full colour LCD wide viewing angle screen.
• It has a piezo sounder for audio feedback.
• Make use of the vibration motor for haptic feedback.
• It also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on/off switch.
• There is also a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for the expert level users.
• The ARCADE can be powered by either 3xAA batteries (included) or via the micro USB connector (also included).
• ARCADE is supplied in a transparent reuseable plastic container, also included are batteries and a USB lead.

Tech specs

Contents

• 1 x ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade gamepad.
• Laser cut protective case parts and fixings.
• 4 x GP AA Batteries.
• A 1m USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable.
• Quick start booklet.
• Reuseable transparent plastic container.

Dimensions

• Length: 155mm.
• Width (Max): 60mm.
• Height (Max): 28.3mm.

Resources

• Datasheet.
• Hour of code Educators Guide & Teacher Resources.
• Access countless hours of tutorials, lesson plans and more at the MakeCode Arcade website.
• Tech Talks - Live Playback.
• Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Editor.

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