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Adafruit PyBadge is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by ATSAMD51J19 (1-core, 120 MHz), 192 KB RAM. Features a 1.8" TFT display (160 x 128). Runs CircuitPython / MakeCode Arcade.

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Adafruit PyBadge is a gaming handheld launched in 2019. Powered by ATSAMD51J19 (1-core, 120 MHz), 192 KB RAM. Features a 1.8" TFT display (160 x 128). Runs CircuitPython / MakeCode Arcade.

The Adafruit PyBadge is a horizontal handheld released in 2019 that takes a different path from typical retro gaming devices. It does not focus on emulating classic consoles. Instead, it is built around CircuitPython and MakeCode Arcade, turning it into a pocket platform for writing, loading and playing your own games and programs.

At its heart is the ATSAMD51J19 microcontroller, a single-core Cortex-M4F chip running at 120 MHz. It is paired with 192 KB of RAM and 2 MB of storage. These are microcontroller-class resources, well suited to lightweight 2D arcade-style games, interactive sketches and coding projects. They are not intended for running classic console game libraries.

The 1.8-inch TFT screen has a resolution of 160 x 128. It is a small display, but it suits pixel art, simple sprites and MakeCode Arcade games designed specifically for screens of this size.

The body measures just 84 x 55 x 10 mm, so the PyBadge is slim and easy to carry in a pocket. Two face buttons provide a simple control scheme that is quick to learn. A single mono speaker delivers sound effects and game music.

Software is where the PyBadge shines. With CircuitPython, Python code can be edited directly on the device, while MakeCode Arcade offers a friendly game-creation environment that is ideal for first steps in programming. This makes the console both a learning tool and a creative toy.

Ideal for: students and beginners who want to learn programming through games, electronics hobbyists and makers, and anyone who wants to build their own 2D games on a pocket device rather than emulate classic consoles.
Model
ATSAMD51J19
Architecture
Cortex-M4F
Cores
1
Frequency
120 MHz
Capacity
192 KB
Size
1.8
Technology
TFT
Resolution
160 x 128
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Internal Storage
2 MB
Operating System
CircuitPython / MakeCode Arcade
Dimensions
84 mm x 55 mm x 10 mm

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • compact 84 x 55 x 10 mm body
  • CircuitPython support
  • MakeCode Arcade game creation
  • beginner-friendly coding platform
  • suited to simple 2D games

Cons

  • low 160 x 128 resolution
  • small 1.8-inch screen
  • only 2 face buttons
  • limited 192 KB RAM
  • single mono speaker
  • not designed for console emulation

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