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Write Block Code to Run on the Portable Kitronik ARCADE Console

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Write Block Code to Run on the Portable Kitronik ARCADE Console

MakeCode Arcade is block-based coding that you can learn online, in your web browser, with loads of free tutorials included. The coolest thing about the Kitronik ARCADE is that it's a physical game console that runs your MakeCode Arcade code! Create multi-level 2d games, load them on the ARCADE, tweak the code more, and keep adding updates! 

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Use Your Older Raspberry Pi B+ for this Mini Retrogaming Cabinet!

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Use Your Older Raspberry Pi B+ for this Mini Retrogaming Cabinet!

Just upgraded to the Raspberry Pi 4B+ and wondering what to do with your older Raspberry Pi? We still have a few 8" screen Picade Kits in stock at a reduced price! This is the perfect gift for that friend or relative that's been procrastinating about building a mini arcade cabinet.

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Load Your MakeCode Arcade Projects onto Hardware!

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Load Your MakeCode Arcade Projects onto Hardware!

Play MakeCode Arcade games on real hardware with the Kitronik ARCADE! Complete with a solid case, speaker, vibration feedback, and extra expansion ports - it caters for more advanced tinkerers too. The ARCADE is just the right size and shape to play games with both hands, powered by AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries - there's less hassle for travel/shipping, with no lipo batteries to worry about. The Kitronik ARCADE comes with clear and concise documentation, example code and tutorials.

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The Picade - A mini arcade and retrogaming cabinet kit with quality controls

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The Picade - A mini arcade and retrogaming cabinet kit with quality controls

Play your favourite retrogaming titles on this mini Picade cabinet! The Pimoroni Picade kit for the Raspberry Pi has real arcade controls with a nice 8" or 10" screen (1024 x 768 resolution). It can be built in a few hours using just a screwdriver and pliers. It comes with clear instructions on a poster, and you can follow along with the online video.

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