Build your own
Arcade Machine
…and learn about electronics, circuits and coding
within 7 days with our platform
Build
Build your own game console with simple step by step instructions & learn how to solder, file & assemble!
Play
Play over 30+ pre-installed retro games in a simple menu system or download more!
Become a developer!
Learn the basics of C/C++ & Arduino while creating your own arcade games!
As seen on
Play nostalgic
retro originals
Each console has 30+ different games stored inside our intuitive menu system. Preinstalled.
Learn how to code,
the fun way
Step into the shoes of coding wizards past, creating retro-inspired worlds one line of code at a time.
FAQ
Does the kit come with tools?
Our tools included version contains all the tools you need to complete this kit, along with future electronic projects. The tools in the kit are:
- A USB soldering iron so you can power it from anywhere, anytime with anything! Also includes a small stand and cap.
- All the solder you will need and more
- Black wire cutters for trimming and cutting
- Nail file so you can get your part edges super smooth
What is the recommended age?
Kids and adults can enjoy this kit. 9 years and up is recommended however, we have had younger users complete this with parental guidance.
- For kids: It’s a STEM class packed into one fun kit!
- For adults: An enjoyable experience that will leave you with new skills!
How much is shipping?
FREE! We do free international shipping so wherever you are, you can get a microcade console. We are hoping to make this kit more accessible and this is one step forwards in achieving that.
What if it doesnt work?
As long as you follow the instructions to the bone and be super careful when soldering, I can guarantee that it will work. However, sometimes you might make a mistake – and that’s okay. That’s why we have the medic support team on standby to work with you to resolve any issues that may occur when you build your kit.
Is it hard?
Bit worried that the kit may be too challenging? Let’s put your mind at ease and go over all the resources you have available to you:
- microcade video make guide. A 12 video short playlist you can follow along to when building your console – check it out before you buy here
- Built-in instructions on the kit itself. If you take a look carefully at the RED panels, you should notice alot of numbers and markings. These all correspond to other panels and help guide you when building your kit. Its another way to ensure you are soldering the right parts in place.
- Our help area is your emergency help button that you can press if you need support. Work with us to help resolve any issues you may face!
Best part? All these resources can be accessed BEFORE you buy. So you can see just how easy it is to make!
Build your own
Arcade Machine
and learn about electronics, circuits and coding within 7 days with our platform
As seen on:
Build
Build your own game console with simple step by step instructions & learn how to solder, file & assemble!
Play
Play over 30+ pre-installed retro games in a simple menu system or download more!
Become a developer!
Learn the basics of C/C++ & Arduino while creating your own arcade games!
Play nostalgic retro originals
Each console has 30+ different games stored inside our intuitive menu system. Preinstalled.
Learn code,
the fun way.
Over 6 courses, written by the same developers who coded the games to give you the secret insights!
FAQ
Does the kit come with tools?
Our tools included version contains all the tools you need to complete this kit, along with future electronic projects. The tools in the kit are:
- A USB soldering iron so you can power it from anywhere, anytime with anything! Also includes a small stand and cap.
- All the solder you will need and more
- Black wire cutters for trimming and cutting
- Nail file so you can get your part edges super smooth
What is the recommended age?
Kids and adults can enjoy this kit. 9 years and up is recommended however, we have had younger users complete this with parental guidance.
- For kids: It’s a STEM class packed into one fun kit!
- For adults: An enjoyable experience that will leave you with new skills!
How much is shipping?
FREE! We do free international shipping so wherever you are, you can get a microcade console. We are hoping to make this kit more accessible and this is one step forwards in achieving that.
What if it doesnt work?
As long as you follow the instructions to the bone and be super careful when soldering, I can guarantee that it will work. However, sometimes you might make a mistake – and that’s okay. That’s why we have the medic support team on standby to work with you to resolve any issues that may occur when you build your kit.
Is it hard?
Bit worried that the kit may be too challenging? Let’s put your mind at ease and go over all the resources you have available to you:
- microcade video make guide. A 12 video short playlist you can follow along to when building your console – check it out before you buy here
- Built-in instructions on the kit itself. If you take a look carefully at the RED panels, you should notice alot of numbers and markings. These all correspond to other panels and help guide you when building your kit. Its another way to ensure you are soldering the right parts in place.
- Our help area is your emergency help button that you can press if you need support. Work with us to help resolve any issues you may face!
Best part? All these resources can be accessed BEFORE you buy. So you can see just how easy it is to make!
Are tools included?
Our tools included version contains all the tools you need to complete this kit, along with future electronic projects. The tools in the kit are:
- A USB soldering iron so you can power it from anywhere, anytime with anything! Also includes a small stand and cap.
- All the solder you will need and more
- Black wire cutters for trimming and cutting
- Nail file so you can get your part edges super smooth
Recommended age?
Kids and adults can enjoy this kit. 9 years and up is recommended, however, we have had younger users complete this with parental guidance.
- For kids: It’s a STEM class packed into one fun kit!
- For adults: An enjoyable experience that will leave you with new skills!
How much is shipping?
FREE! We do free international shipping so wherever you are, you can get a microcade console. We are hoping to make this kit more accessible and this is one step towards achieving that.
What if it doesn't work?
As long as you follow the instructions to the bone and be super careful when soldering, I can guarantee that it will work. However, sometimes you might make a mistake – and that’s okay. That’s why we have the medic support team on standby to work with you to resolve any issues that may occur when you build your kit.
Is it hard?
Bit worried that the kit may be too challenging? Let’s put your mind at ease and go over all the resources you have available to you:
- microcade video make guide. A short 12-video playlist that you can follow along to when building your console – check it out before you buy here
- Built-in instructions on the kit itself. If you take a look carefully at the RED panels, you should notice alot of numbers and markings. These all correspond to other panels and help guide you when building your kit. It’s another way to ensure you are soldering the right parts in place.
- Our help area is your emergency help button that you can press if you need support. Work with us to help resolve any issues you may face!
Best part? All these resources can be accessed BEFORE you buy. So you can see just how easy it is to make!
What others say
about us!
Customer Reviews
I had hours of fun putting this little arcade game together and learned that sometimes perseverance is key to success. I had the whole project built and turned it on and...nothing. I had tested it before and the screen worked as planned, but not now when I was so excited to try it out.
So I emailed for tech support.
A couple of days later Jack greeted me in an email and wanted me to send a photo of the motherboard. So I took everything apart, took the photo, and then enlarged it. I immediately saw what I did wrong! Not enough solder on the pins by a longshot. I took the time to add some more and now it works!
I'm super happy with this project and highly recommend it.
My son had trouble with the screen working, so he sent an email. He got a response within 24 hours (and on a Sunday!), with a follow-up Zoom call. The gentleman was on the Zoom call for over an hour with my son walking him through each step. He was extremely patient and very kind.
I will be telling all of my mom friends about this kit; it's worth every penny.
This is an amazing arcade at an excellent price! The build process is extremely smooth with excellent tutorials that tell you exactly what to do.
Not only can you take advantage of a ton of games you can find and upload to your MicroCade, you can actually create your own games, taking the learning experience to a whole new level.
Best of all, the support behind the MicroCade is phenomenal, with the Arduboy community always ready to help out and create new ideas and Jack Daly being 100% committed to customer satisfaction.
I saw this kit mentioned by a Twitter follower and it was a no brainer of a buy - it took about a week to arrive in Australia and this weekend my 7 year old set out to build it.
Firstly the instructions are all on a series of videos - these are very clear and high quality explaining clearly what to do at every step
The first thing to do was lay out all the parts and connect the soldering iron (included in the kit) to a usb power bank (the only thing not included that you need) and wait for it to heat up - this led to important lessons on how to properly hold the hot iron, how to put it down safely, and then how to solder - the kit comes with a practice solder board and enough parts to solder 3 rows of connectors (the 4th is used as a temp spacer later on)
My daughter seemed yo pick this up really quickly and we then moved on to soldering the components to the motherboard, connecting the control board and plugging in the battery
The next stage was a bit trickier and needed a bit of my help to solder parts of the case in place while she held them together finally we had a completed arcade machine
She immediately started playing some of the games until the battery went out (it was bed time so good timing)
She had a blast making this and she is thinking of a game she wants to make in the programming side of the product
All in all a great product well put together with excellent instructions and room to explore programming
This little arcade machine was a joy to build and was very user friendly. This microcade has brilliant games and keep you entertained for hours. The soldering has taught me more and also was great practice of this skill also the instructions for this build were very detailed and great for following. This project was over all a great one and a good choice for a first project.
What others say
about us!
Customer Reviews
I had hours of fun putting this little arcade game together and learned that sometimes perseverance is key to success. I had the whole project built and turned it on and...nothing. I had tested it before and the screen worked as planned, but not now when I was so excited to try it out.
So I emailed for tech support.
A couple of days later Jack greeted me in an email and wanted me to send a photo of the motherboard. So I took everything apart, took the photo, and then enlarged it. I immediately saw what I did wrong! Not enough solder on the pins by a longshot. I took the time to add some more and now it works!
I'm super happy with this project and highly recommend it.
My son had trouble with the screen working, so he sent an email. He got a response within 24 hours (and on a Sunday!), with a follow-up Zoom call. The gentleman was on the Zoom call for over an hour with my son walking him through each step. He was extremely patient and very kind.
I will be telling all of my mom friends about this kit; it's worth every penny.
This is an amazing arcade at an excellent price! The build process is extremely smooth with excellent tutorials that tell you exactly what to do.
Not only can you take advantage of a ton of games you can find and upload to your MicroCade, you can actually create your own games, taking the learning experience to a whole new level.
Best of all, the support behind the MicroCade is phenomenal, with the Arduboy community always ready to help out and create new ideas and Jack Daly being 100% committed to customer satisfaction.
I saw this kit mentioned by a Twitter follower and it was a no brainer of a buy - it took about a week to arrive in Australia and this weekend my 7 year old set out to build it.
Firstly the instructions are all on a series of videos - these are very clear and high quality explaining clearly what to do at every step
The first thing to do was lay out all the parts and connect the soldering iron (included in the kit) to a usb power bank (the only thing not included that you need) and wait for it to heat up - this led to important lessons on how to properly hold the hot iron, how to put it down safely, and then how to solder - the kit comes with a practice solder board and enough parts to solder 3 rows of connectors (the 4th is used as a temp spacer later on)
My daughter seemed yo pick this up really quickly and we then moved on to soldering the components to the motherboard, connecting the control board and plugging in the battery
The next stage was a bit trickier and needed a bit of my help to solder parts of the case in place while she held them together finally we had a completed arcade machine
She immediately started playing some of the games until the battery went out (it was bed time so good timing)
She had a blast making this and she is thinking of a game she wants to make in the programming side of the product
All in all a great product well put together with excellent instructions and room to explore programming
This little arcade machine was a joy to build and was very user friendly. This microcade has brilliant games and keep you entertained for hours. The soldering has taught me more and also was great practice of this skill also the instructions for this build were very detailed and great for following. This project was over all a great one and a good choice for a first project.