When you first unbox and plug in a new micro:bit, it runs a special program that demonstrates some of its features in a playful way.

• micro:bits manufactured after June 2023 will run the ‘meet the micro:bit’ program
• micro:bits manufactured before June 2023 will run a slightly different program (previously referred to as the ‘Out of box experience’).

To put the ‘meet the micro:bit’ program on your device:

• This .hex file will work on all V2 and V1 micro:bits, although the V1 version is more limited
• Then transfer this downloaded file to your micro:bit

Explore the ‘meet the micro:bit’ program

Do you have a V2 or V1 micro:bit?

V2 micro:bit

Bottom edge is bumpy

V1 micro:bit

Bottom edge is flat

For information on how to play with the ‘meet the micro:bit’ program visit:

• Power up and play for V2 micro:bits
• Power up and play for V1 micro:bits

If you would like to explore the code in this program:

• Open ‘meet the micro:bit’ for V2 micro:bits in MakeCode
• Open ‘meet the micro:bit’ for V1 micro:bits in MakeCode

Previous version of ‘meet the micro:bit’

If you would like to put the previous version of the ‘meet the micro:bit’ program (previously called the out of box experience) on your device, transfer this program to your device:

For information on how to play with the previous version of ‘meet the micro:bit’ program visit:

• Power up and play with the old ‘meet the micro:bit’ code for V2 micro:bits
• Power up and play with the old ‘meet the micro:bit’ code for V1 micro:bits

These versions also include a secret snake game. When you see the heart animation, press the A and B buttons together to give it a try.