History of video games/Platforms/Kitronik GameZip 64

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. A more compact and cost reduced version of the console without a built in LED matrix display was also made.

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.

BBC Micro Bit
The console is compatible both versions one or two of the BBC MicroBit. 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, similar to the Nintendo DS line of handhelds.

The 3 AA batteries also act as grips for holding the console.

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.
 * Clear
 * Orange
 * Blue
 * Green