Installing Games

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The process for installing games on your Arduboy is dependant on the variant you have. Older Arduboys can only support a single game whereas new FX and Mini variants are equipped with a flash chip that allows it to store many games at once and these are made accessible by a menu when the unit is first turned on.


Distribution Methods

Arduboy games can be distributed multiple ways and the method affects how it can be installed onto a physical unit.

Distribution methods include:


Installing a Single Game

Applies to all Arduboy variants.

There are many different ways to install a single game onto the Arduboy.

Installing a Single Game using the Arduino IDE

The Arduino IDE allows Arduboy programs to be compiled and uploaded to the unit automatically.

Detailed instructions can be found here.

Installing a Single Game using the VS Code IDE

The VS Code allows Arduboy programs to be compiled and uploaded to the unit automatically.

Detailed instructions can be found here.

Installing a Single Game using the Arduboy Toolset

The Arduboy Toolset provides a convenient, GUI based tool for uploading `.hex` files and (optionally) a single `'bin` file.

Detailed instructions can be found here.

Updating an Arduboy's Cart

Applies to the Arduboy FX, Arduboy Mini and homegrown variants that have an FX extension.