# Can I build games for GS using Microsoft's new Makecode(Arcade)

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**Created:** [May 16, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-build-games-for-gs-using-microsofts-new-makecode-arcade/3588 "2019-05-16T19:05:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-build-games-for-gs-using-microsofts-new-makecode-arcade/3588/1 "2019-05-16T19:05:02Z")

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[https://arcade.makecode.com](https://arcade.makecode.com)

Here’s the tool I am speaking of.

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**Author:** ![Joel](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/joel/32/1357_2.png) [@Joel](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Joel)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-build-games-for-gs-using-microsofts-new-makecode-arcade/3588/2 "2019-05-16T23:01:00Z")

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Seems like it runs of javascript I think… which is obviously compatible with arm architecture, not sure if any setup is required for that though.

Check the github for makecode and see if you can get it running on your GS!

There are instructions here:

> **[microsoft/pxt-arcade](https://github.com/Microsoft/pxt-arcade)**
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> Casual game editor based on Microsoft MakeCode. Contribute to microsoft/pxt-arcade development by creating an account on GitHub.

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**Author:** ![CarlosMari](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/carlosmari/32/1459_2.png) [@CarlosMari](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/CarlosMari)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-build-games-for-gs-using-microsofts-new-makecode-arcade/3588/3 "2019-05-17T02:15:22Z")

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hi there -

Node.js requires some storage space to run comfortably - they specify 16GB or more, which is more than the stock SD card that comes with CPI.

For compatibility I assume that most of the stuff that run on Raspberry / Debian can be compiled in CPI and might even run if you are careful with its dependencies - [check out this link](https://dev.to/bogdaaamn/run-your-nodejs-application-on-a-headless-raspberry-pi-4jnn) and [this other link](https://thisdavej.com/beginners-guide-to-installing-node-js-on-a-raspberry-pi/)

let us know if you make it work