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Microsoft Small Basic vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Small Basic and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Small Basic

Microsoft Small Basic

Development

Microsoft Small Basic is a free programming language and development environment designed to introduce programming concepts to beginners. It uses a BASIC-like syntax and includes a library of pre-built functions to simplify coding.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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