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8bitworkshop lets learners write 8-bit code in a browser and see it run while exploring classic game hardware.
About 8bitworkshop
8bitworkshop is a web-based environment for writing code for classic 8-bit game hardware. Users write code in an in-browser IDE, and the code runs immediately. The site covers the Atari 2600, NES, Commodore 64, classic arcade boards, and FPGA logic design in Verilog. For arcade hardware, the site states that it simulates the hardware of actual arcade games in the browser.
The site also sells companion books on 8-bit game programming through Amazon and Gumroad, and it states that it may earn commissions from purchases made through those links. Pricing for the IDE itself is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Built-in 6502 assembler for the Atari 2600 that runs as you type
- CPU Cycle Analyzer for timing Atari 2600 code
- In-browser C compiler targeting the Z80 CPU for arcade hardware
- Verilog IDE that runs logic designs in real time with a simulated CRT
- Cycle-by-cycle waveform view for slowing down and inspecting circuit designs
- Debugger for stepping through arcade code, viewing memory, and disassembling
Best for: Learners who want to understand how classic 8-bit game consoles and arcade boards worked by writing and running code in a browser.
Good for
- Code runs in the browser without a separate development setup, according to the homepage
- Includes dozens of fully commented Atari 2600 examples and multiple Verilog examples
- Supports several classic platforms, including the Atari 2600, NES, and arcade hardware
8bitworkshop at a glance
- Website
- 8bitworkshop.com
- Category
- Education & Learning › Learn to Code
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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8bitworkshop FAQ
Can I design logic circuits on this site?
Yes. The Verilog IDE lets you design logic circuits in the browser, run them in real time, and view the output on a simulated CRT. The homepage also says a book shows how to synthesize code to a Lattice FPGA and connect it to a CRT or TV.
Which arcade platforms are supported?
The homepage lists VIC Dual (Sega/Gremlin), Midway 8080, Galaxian/Scramble (Namco), Atari Vector, and Williams as supported arcade architectures.
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