ELECFREAKS Retro Coding Arcade for Microsoft Makecode DIY Programmable Handheld Game Console Suitable for STEM Education, Kid Game Programming Learning Machine Supports Block Programming and Python
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【A Different Retro Coding Arcade】 This Game Programming Learning Machine 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. It surprises you more with the bountiful built-in sensors and gives kids more chances for creation.
【Create Rather than Play Games】Compared 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 for Kid】In the process of programming learning, kids can use Makecode graphical programming language or Python language to program Retro Arcade, which can quickly develop their computational thinking ability.
【Rich Free Tutorials Materials】(1)The bountiful guides of lessons and projects on the MakeCode website inspire users to keep exploring. (2)Wiki Tutorial Get: Wiki Tutorial Get: Pls enter “wiki.elecfreaks.com/en/retroarcade/” to learn. (3)Strong Technical Support—Pls click “elecfreaks” amazon store and click “Ask a question” to email us!
【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.
Customers say
Customers find the product easy to use and with a nice big screen. They find it a worthwhile alternative to the X-Tron if you need a bigger screen. The gameplay is described as awesome and fun. However, some customers have mixed opinions on its functionality.
9 reviews for ELECFREAKS Retro Coding Arcade for Microsoft Makecode DIY Programmable Handheld Game Console Suitable for STEM Education, Kid Game Programming Learning Machine Supports Block Programming and Python
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Mr. Fred –
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.
Sunbownia Dai –
Quite Useful
Pretty interesting device with relatively long battery life, though there are many limitations on coding because of the MakeCode platform. Spend an hour to make a simple timer program, it’s pretty straightforward.
Elana Overcash –
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.
Connie Hilton –
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.
Frank –
Very disappointed in Retro Coding Arcade
Very disappointed. Wrote half of a multiplication game for my coding students. It ran flawlessly on the MakeCode Arcade online simulator, but would not run on the Retro Coding Arcade device. The program I wrote was not that long or complicated. Very simple programs I tried did run OK. Fortunately, my program ran fine on an Android phone. Save your money. Use your phone. (Probably OK for young children with very limited coding experience.)
TWCA –
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.
James Gilbert –
Bigger screen is good, but ours arrived scratched. Operation is a bit strange and some other caveats
We purchased this device after the X-Tron Pro, which was a really great toy for tinkering, but has a very small screen which can be hard on the eyes.This handheld has a nice big screen that is much easier to look at. Although ours arrived with some noticeable, long vertical and horizontal scratches. The scratches, while unpleasant, are more cosmetic in effect and do not detract much from the overall value.However, it is important to note, when using the handheld with Microsoft Makecode, as advised, the resolution is not 320×240, as the advertiser is listing. It registers as 160×120, like the X-Tron pro. It may be that the device actually is 320×240, and they are doubling the pixels to fill the screen? Whatever the case, I have yet to see the resolution boasted in the product details above.Finally, the operation of the device is a little strange. Unlike the X-Tron Pro, it hosts one game at a time, which is simple enough. The game can be loaded from the PC via USB-C cable after hitting the small round button under the screen. To power the device off, it seems one must hold the faintly indented button at the top edge of the handheld for 20 seconds or so. The instruction manual it came with had no English translation, so I may be wrong about this!Overall, I think it is a worthwhile alternative to the X-Tron if you need a bigger screen, but otherwise you should get that instead.
Kelly Lincoln –
Perfect!
This game is awesome! It was easy for my 10yr old to do it. He loves being able to basically pick how the game goes.
C. J. Harris –
I have had this less than a month and it wont hold a charge in the battery. Not happy.