{"product_id":"kitronik-game-zip-64-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 is the ultimate retro gaming accessory for the BBC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e. It has been designed to be an all in one hand held gaming platform, which also includes a built in, 64 (8x8) individually addressable full colour ZIP LED, screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features on-board sound, 4 x directional buttons, 2 fire buttons, haptic feedback, and breakout points so shoulder buttons or I2C devices can be added. All of these features are fully programmable. We have also included breakout points to allow for the use of larger LED screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of microbits features are still available when plugged in to the :GAME ZIP 64, so your games can still make use of the LED matrix, accelerometer etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via the built in 3 x AA battery cages which have been ergonomically placed to act as hand grips which makes the :GAME ZIP 64 comfortable to hold and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have produced some example games in both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMakeCode Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/python.microbit.org\/v\/1\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e that can be freely downloaded from the resources section below so you can begin playing games straight away. If you prefer to code your own games, it also offers the perfect platform for developing and testing micro:bit games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/game-zip-64-microbit-games.jpg\" alt=\"plug and play cartridges\" width=\"100%\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/mipro-protector-case-for-the-bbc-microbit\"\u003eMI:pro\u003c\/a\u003e protector cases can be used to create a game 'cartridge' that can be labeled and that will not only protect the microbit from damage, but also from accidental overwriting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe BBC microbit is NOT included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll in one hand-held gaming solution for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64 individually addressable ZIP LED display screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully programmable on-board sound, directional buttons, fire buttons, and haptic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakout pads for adding shoulder buttons or I2C devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakout pads for driving larger LED screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic design for comfortable game-play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/mipro-protector-case-for-the-bbc-microbit\"\u003eMI:pro\u003c\/a\u003e protector cases to create a handy game cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be coded to be a controller for your buggy or robotics projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC microbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" data-embed=\"nMgambMfJNs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x \u003ca title=\"AA batteries\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/gp-aa-batteries\"\u003eAA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemo Code for programming in MicroPython is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-game-zip-64\"\u003eavailable from GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5626_GAME_ZIP_64_Lesson_Plans.zip\"\u003e:GAME ZIP 64 Lesson Plan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/bit_pong.zip\"\u003ePong Game Download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/snake_game.zip\"\u003eSnake Game Download\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/game-zip-64-makecode-blocks\"\u003eCustom Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 MakeCode Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/free-game-zip-64-cases\"\u003eFree 3D Printer \u0026amp; Laser Cutter Cases Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"5626 :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC microbit datasheet\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5626-game-zip-64-microbit-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5626-game-zip-64-microbit-datasheet-french.pdf?5626-French\"\u003eDatasheet in French\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5626-game-zip-64-microbit-datasheet-netherlands.pdf?5626-Netherlands\"\u003eDatasheet in Dutch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5626-game-zip-64-microbit-datasheet-danish.pdf?5626?Danish\"\u003eDatasheet in Danish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5626-game-zip-64-microbit-datasheet-swedish.pdf?5626-Swedish\"\u003eDatasheet in Swedish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNote: this product is sometimes miss spelt as gamezip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNote: this product is sometimes miss-typed in search as zip64.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700414550077,"sku":"65C00319","price":285.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/kitronik-av-ict-coding-accessories-default-title-kitronik-game-zip-64-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-26761588146237.jpg?v=1770587194","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/products\/kitronik-game-zip-64-for-the-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}