GIS MakeCode Arcade Console

RM 125.00

This GIS edition is part of a scalable program designed for adoption across international school networks.

If your school is interested in:
– Implementing a game-based coding curriculum
– Running STEM workshops or CCA programs
– Providing students with hands-on hardware learning tools

We welcome collaboration and bulk orders tailored for your institution. Kindly leave us a message via the contact-us form.

Description

A custom-built handheld gaming console designed specifically for students at Malaysia Garden International School (GIS).

This console is part of a broader STEM initiative to empower students with hands-on experience in game development, embedded systems, and creative coding using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.

 

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 Overview
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The GIS MakeCode Arcade Console is a ready-to-use educational device that allows students to:

– Design and play their own games
– Learn programming through a visual and beginner-friendly platform
– Explore hardware concepts through real physical interaction

This version is specially developed for GIS students, with identical technical capabilities to the standard console.

 

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 Educational Objectives
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– Introduce computational thinking through game design
– Encourage creativity and storytelling via interactive projects
– Build foundational knowledge in electronics and embedded systems
– Enable collaborative and multiplayer experiences using wireless features

 

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 Features
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– Fully compatible with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
– Built-in display for real-time gameplay
– Physical buttons for intuitive control
– Wireless communication (radio-based multiplayer support)
– Audio output for game sound effects
– USB connectivity for programming and power
– Expandable for advanced projects

 

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Classroom Applications
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Students can create:

– Arcade-style games (platformers, shooters, puzzles)
– Multiplayer games using built-in radio communication
– Interactive storytelling experiences
– Experimental projects combining hardware + software

 

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Technical Specification
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Core Components

  • MCU：RP2040 dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+
  • Flash Memory: W25Q64 (64-Mbit/8MB SPI Flash) for program storage
  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V
  • Power Input:
    • USB-C (5V)
    • 3xAAA Standard Store-bought Alkaline Batteries

Onboard Peripherals

  • Game Control: 1x analog joystick, 2x Silicon action push button switches
  • System Control: 1x Reset side mounted tactile switch, 1x Menu side mounted tactile switch & 1x strengthen side mounted Power slider switch
  • Display: LCD: 1.8” Color TFT LCD screen
  • Sound: Onboard Amplifier with build-in 7.5mm x 7.5mm speaker
  • Expansion: 1x Grove, 1x Qwiic I2c socket (useable in microPython/circuitPython mode), 1x ESP-01 Socket & 7x Alligator/Crocodile Clip access point
  • Indicator: 1x Power indicator LED indicator

 

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Packing List
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  • 1 × MakeCode Arcade Console V2.0 by TomatoCube
  • 1 x Type-C to USB-A data cable
  • 1 x Laser-cut acrylic protection backing
  • 1 x Fabric Pouch

 

Document / Guide: User Quick Start Guide