History of video games/Platforms/Kitronik GameZip 64

History Launch The Kitronik Game Zip 64 is a handheld gaming device released around 2018 as an add on to the educational BBC MicroBit computer. A 10 pack kit of the console and accessories was made for classroom use.Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC micro:bit Classroom Pack https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5626-10-game-zip-64-for-the-bbc-microbit-classroom-pack Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en A more compact and cost reduced version of the console without a built in LED matrix display was also made.Kitronik :GAME Controller for micro:bit https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5644-game-controller?_pos=7&_sid=b4ec3df41&_ss=r Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en Legacy Many of the design decisions used on the Game Zip 64 would be reused by the later Kitronik Arcade handheld, released on October 30th, 2019.ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade Quick Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzRlDppWtWw 28 January 2021 Technology BBC Micro Bit The console is compatible both versions one or two of the BBC MicroBit.Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC micro:bit https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5626-game-zip-64-for-the-bbc-microbit?_pos=1&_sid=b4ec3df41&_ss=r Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en The Microbit effectively acts as both the storage medium and the computer, similar too many second generation home game consoles, though unlike those consoles, the Microbit can be reprogrammed. Hardware The console contains its own multicolor 64 LED display, which is arranged in an matrix 8 LEDs wide by 8 LEDs high. Because the Micro Bit also has it's own LED matrix, the microbit effectively acts as a secondary display,:GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC micro:bit - Kitronik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMgambMfJNs similar to the Nintendo DS line of handhelds. The 3 AA batteries also act as grips for holding the console.Price Chris Kitronik's :GAME ZIP 64 allows gamers to code retro games like Snake and Pong! https://www.techdigest.tv/2018/01/kitroniks-game-zip-64-allows-gamers-to-code-retro-games-like-snake-and-pong.html 28 January 2021 Tech Digest 22 January 2018Atwell Cabe Top Accessories and Add-Ons for the BBC Micro:Bit Microcontroller https://www.eetimes.com/top-accessories-and-add-ons-for-the-bbc-microbit-microcontroller/ 28 January 2021 March 26th, 2019 The console was manufactured in the United Kingdom. Case Colors Several optional laser cut perspex covers were manufactured in the United Kingdom for use with the system. These came in at least four styles. ClearKitronik :GAME ZIP 64 Laser cut cover - Clear https://kitronik.co.uk/products/kitronik-game-zip-64-laser-cut-cover-clear Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en OrangeKitronik :GAME ZIP 64 Laser cut cover - Orange https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5639-o-game-zip-64-laser-cut-cover-orange Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en BlueKitronik :GAME ZIP 64 Laser cut cover - Blue https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5639-b-game-zip-64-laser-cut-cover-blue Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en GreenKitronik :GAME ZIP 64 Laser cut cover - Green https://kitronik.co.uk/products/5639-g-game-zip-64-laser-cut-cover-green Kitronik Ltd 28 January 2021 en Gallery External Resources Micro Bit Kitronik GameZip 64 References 2 100% __NOTOC__