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 # Microsoft MakeCode Blog
 
+## [MakeCode Arcade - now more ways to play!](/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox)
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+November 6th, 2023 by [Jaqster](https://github.com/jaqster)
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+Great news for MakeCode Arcaders... we’re releasing some updates today that will allow you to play the Arcade games you create on micro:bits and on an Xbox!
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+**[Continue reading this blog post](/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox)**
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 ## [MakeCode Minecraft 2023 Update](/blog/minecraft/2023-release)
 
 November 1st, 2023 by [Jaqster](https://github.com/jaqster)

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 # Microsoft MakeCode Blog
 
 * [Blog](/blog)
-    * [ MakeCode Minecraft 2023 Update](/blog/minecraft/2023-release)
+    * [MakeCode Arcade - now more ways to play!](/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox)
+    * [MakeCode Minecraft 2023 Update](/blog/minecraft/2023-release)
     * [MakeCode Clever Integration Released!](/blog/clever-release)
     * [MakeCode micro:bit 2023 Release!](/blog/microbit/2023-release)
     * [MakeCode Arcade Extension for Visual Studio Code](/blog/arcade/vscode-extension)

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+# MakeCode Arcade - now more ways to play!
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+**Posted on November 6th, 2023 by [Jaqster](https://github.com/jaqster)**
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+Great news for MakeCode Arcaders... we’re releasing some updates today that will allow you to play the Arcade games you create on micro:bits and on an Xbox!
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+## MakeCode Arcade on micro:bit
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+That’s right! We’re crossing the streams! Now you can download your [MakeCode Arcade]( https://arcade.makecode.com) games on to a micro:bit! All you need is a [micro:bit v2](https://microbit.org/new-microbit/) and an Arcade shield expansion board that includes a screen and buttons/joystick. Several hardware partners have already launched these micro:bit accessories, and we hope to see more!
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+![Kittenbot game shield](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/newbit.png)
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+[Kittenbot](https://www.kittenbot.cc/) was the first to create an Arcade accessory for the micro:bit. The [Newbit]( https://www.kittenbot.cc/products/newbit-arcade-shield) is a cute, cat-themed board with red and blue buttons, pins and a [Jacdac](https://microsoft.github.io/jacdac-docs) connector.
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+![Retro expansion board](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/retro.jpg)
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+[Elecfreaks](https://www.elecfreaks.com/) makes a polished-looking micro:bit [Retro]( https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/micro-bit-retro-programming-arcade) expansion board with nice hand-holds, yellow buttons, an acrylic case, pins and a [Jacdac](https://microsoft.github.io/jacdac-docs) connector.
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+![Game:bit console shield](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/gamebit.png)
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+[ICShop](https://www.icshop.com.tw/) from Taiwan has the [Game:Bit](https://www.icshop.com.tw/products/368112100137) which sports a larger screen, plastic case, and joystick.
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+The micro:bit v2 has enough memory to hold 1 Arcade game, so you can use it as a game cartridge - if you have multiple micro:bits, you can swap different games in and out on a long road trip! For educators, this is a great way to take your classroom micro:bits even further and move from physical computing into game development. Learn more about hardware for MakeCode Arcade here: https://arcade.makecode.com/hardware.
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+## MakeCode Arcade on Xbox
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+Move over [Halo](https://www.halowaypoint.com/) and [Forza](https://forza.net/), now you can play your own games on Xbox! The [Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Kiosk]( https://www.xbox.com/games/store/makecode-arcade-kiosk/9p3rgvvtvb1s) app in the Xbox Store allows you to upload the games you create with MakeCode Arcade onto an Xbox and play them on the big screen with a game controller. There are 20 pre-loaded Arcade games available to play including Space Destroyer and Bunny Hop. To play your own games on Xbox, download and install the app, then select the **Add your game** button. You will see a unique Kiosk ID appear.
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+![Add your game button](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/add-game.png)
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+![Kiosk ID with QR code](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/kiosk-id.png)
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+From [MakeCode Arcade]( https://arcade.makecode.com) in a web browser, click to Share your game, select the Joystick icon, type in the Kiosk ID from the Xbox app, then click **Submit**.
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+![Project Share button](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/share-button.png)
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+![Share the Kiosk ID](/static/blog/arcade/arcade-on-microbit-xbox/share-kiosk-id.png)
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+This Xbox app is a great step towards empowering students with real-world skills and helping them see themselves as future game developers! To learn more about the MakeCode Arcade Kiosk mode, visit https://arcade.makecode.com/hardware/kiosk.
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+Happy Making and Coding!
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+<br/>
+The MakeCode Team