Best micro:bit kits and accessories: robots, games and add-ons

The best micro:bit kit depends on what your child wants to make: a robot, a game, or a circuit. Here is a guide to the range, and which add-ons are worth having. New to micro:bit? Start with our beginner's guide.

Which micro:bit kit is best for building robots?

• Cutebot is a small programmable robot car.
• Cutebot Pro is the more advanced version.
• Cutebot Football lets several players play robot football.
• Robotics Workshop from Thames & Kosmos is a build-and-code set.

Which kit is best for games?

The Retro Programming Arcade lets children code their own simple games. Add a Joystick:bit for a controller.

Which kit is best for electronics and sensors?

• Experiment Board
• Tinker Kit
• Nezha Inventor's Kit (check whether the board is included)

With or without the micro:bit board?

Many kits come in two versions: with and without the board. If you already own a board, buy without. If not, choose the version with micro:bit. A spare BBC micro:bit V2.2 is handy.

FAQ

Are accessories compatible with any micro:bit?

Check each product page for the board version it supports.

Do kits need batteries?

Many do. Check the page for what is included.