Construct 3 From $2.75/mo · Free plan 9.3 Visit PICO-8
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- PICO-8 is a fantasy console for making, sharing and playing tiny games and other computer programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, JapanRead 28 Sep 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Founded
- 2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Built-in tools
- The console includes tools for editing code, music, sound, sprites and maps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Cartridge sharing
- Cartridges can be saved as .png files, shared through a web cart player, or exported as standalone HTML5, Windows, Mac and Linux apps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Community and learning resources
- The maker lists forums, community channels, a user manual, tutorials and a community wiki as resources.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Education Edition limits
- The browser-based Education Edition includes editing tools but omits exporters and the cartridge browser, and it does not require an account.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Education licensing
- Each copy includes a site-wide license for schools, workshops, public libraries and similar educational spaces, covering any number of machines belonging to one educational organisation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- External editors
- The FAQ says users can use an external editor with .p8 text files and include plain-text .lua files in cartridges.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Maker and location
- Lexaloffle says it is the home of computer games and fantasy consoles made by Joseph White and is located at Pico Pico Cafe in Kichijoji, Tokyo.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Programming language
- PICO-8 cartridges use P8 Lua.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Security and compliance
- The educator page describes the installation files as DRM-free; the maker pages opened provide no security certification or compliance claim.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Specifications
- The listed specifications include 256 8×8 sprites, a 128×32 tile map and a 4M VM instructions-per-second CPU.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- SPLORE
- The built-in SPLORE browser lets users search and favourite cartridges in the online collection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Support and updates
- The purchase page says buyers receive access to all future updates and can email the maker for help.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
- Take-home licenses
- Registered educators can buy take-home license keys in blocks of 10 or more at $3 per license; each key can be redeemed once and includes DRM-free downloads and updates.Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
Plans and prices
PICO-8 $14.99 a month 32k cartridge size · 128x128 display · 16 colours Read 21 Sep 2026 · lexaloffle.com
PICO-8 Education Edition Free Free to use in a web browser; page does not state a billing frequency. Requires a keyboard · No exporters or cartridge browser Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
PICO-8 $14.99, paid once One-time purchase; page does not state billing frequency. 32k cartridge size · 128×128 display · 16 colours · 4-channel sound Read 7 Oct 2026 · lexaloffle.com
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