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ELECFREAKS Retro Coding Arcade for Microsoft Makecode DIY Programmable Handheld Game Console Suitable for STEM Education, Game Programming Learning Machine Supports Block Programming and Python

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At a glance

Condition
New
Screen size
2.4 in
Weight
0.22 kg
Color
Blue
Material
ABS, Polycarbonate
Controller Type
Button Control
Power Source
Battery Powered

Features 4

  • A Different Retro Coding Arcade This Game Programming Learning Machine is the first arcade device in a big screen with a high resolution. We are able to use them to create their games in a fun and easy way through the blocks program, and the Retro allows for a self-defined game role, multiple game sceneries and plots design. It surprises you more with the bountiful built-in sensors and gives us more chances for creation.
  • Create Rather than Play GamesCompared with traditional handheld game consoles, Retro Arcade's games are completely user-made, such as self-defined game roles, multiple game sceneries and plots design.
  • STEM Education Gift In the process of programming learning, you can use Makecode graphical programming language or Python language to program Retro Arcade, which can quickly develop their computational thinking ability.
  • Great Operating Feeling(1)High resolution of 320*240, which is four times than that of the same industry. (2)Silicon buttons: The buttons are made of silicon in cross design,and has 8 command directional buttons and provides the best handing experience. (3)Environment shells: Made from ABS & PC environment-friendly materials, the shells have fine outlook with high durability and safety. (4)Built-in Sensors:Buzzer,photocell,gyroscope,vibration motor.Pls enter "wiki.elecfreaks.com/en/" to learn.

Description

The RETRO Arcade for Education is the first arcade device in a big screen with a high resolution. Kids are able to use them to create their games in a fun and easy way through the blocks program, and the Retro allows for a self-defined game role, multiple game sceneries and plots design. Big Display and High Resolution: With a large 2.4-inch screen, kids will have a better sense of experience and will be more interested in programming. Arcade is a game programming project under the MakeCode graphical programming platform, Microsoft supports it with a technical framework. Microsoft MakeCode Arcade WEBSITE: " arcade.makecode.com ". ELECFREAKS Learning Wiki: " wiki.elecfreaks.com/en/retroarcade/ " Don’t worry about the difficulty of game programming, a lot of learning materials are available for free. MakeCode is a graphical programming platform born for education under the Microsoft Corporation. It provides programming tools and learning tutorials for children in different coding levels. The buttons are made of silicon in cross design, each product has 8 command directional buttons and provides the best handling experience. The bricks compatible design makes the construction more enjoyable. Inspired by the best holding design from ergonomics, it gives you a pleasant holding experience. Made from ABS & PC environment materials, the shells have fine outlook with high durability and safety. Kids can use sensors to learn micro:bit from simplest to more complex. Through the combination of graphical programming, sensors and building blocks, kid's imagination is greatly enriched. The AI lens is compatible with Lego building blocks, and can be connected to a micro:bit robot car(Tpbot) or expansion board(Nezha).

Specs 29

Number of Players 1
Controller Type Button Control
Screen Size 2.4 inches
Power Source Battery Powered
Hardware Interface USB
Number of Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Battery Description Lithium-Ion
Display Type LCD

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Hard to review item if you have an advanced kid
Son is 10 and found it too simple and not able to create the games he wished. That being said I feel like 5 stars should be given with the depth of games per price point. He has also created Roblox so this shouldn’t have probably even been purchased for him.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2026 by James A.

Great gift! Easy to use
I bought this for fun because my students were using make code arcade and I was curious. This was very easy for all of my students to figure out. They had a great time with it. I’m hoping to buy a whole set for my classroom.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2025 by sandi

See Your Code in Action!!!
I teach young people to explore coding and tinkering with electronics. This past summer I began looking for a way to get projects into their hands to actually play and share with friends. The Elecfreaks Retro Arcade for Education (or at home) is perfect. The device feels solid and it also feels like the vintage GameBoy. You start off by building or remixing game code (low cade, Python, or Javascript) on Microsoft MakeCode. Then follow the easy to follow instructions to connect your computing device to the Retro. It will then download your chosen game and you can play it on the device. Battery life is good for playing these small 2-D low res (read RETRO old school) games. It really is alot of fun. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023 by Mr. Fred

My 9 year old loves it!
Very cool. I definitely recommend. Works great with MakeCode site.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025 by Brett B.

Neat Gadget, one issue for me
This is a nifty gadget, my only issue is it only lets you put one game on it at a time. It's not hard to figure out how to put games on it or use, so that is a plus.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023 by Elana

Works well for arcade makecode
Son loves it, he has been playing it for more than 1 month now. Notes: If he still likes it after the 2nd month, I will buy another one since there are some makecode arcade codes that require 2 consoles, and he has been asking me to get another 1.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025 by TWCA

Affordable way to code and play
This is the best. Making your own video games on the computer then downloading them to a game device to play. The best way to learn how to code in a fun way. Elecfreaks has great products.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025 by michkal

Love These!
I teach a course that uses Microsoft Make Code Arcade for one of the units. I love how we can create our games and then download them and play them! It increases student interest in the unit.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025 by Connie Hilton
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