How to create a Ping Pong game, using Microsoft Visual Studio and Coplot within 5 minutes

07/09/25 by Mr Shane Currie | Sole Trader - Shanes Computing, Networking and Cyber Security

Edited 08/09/25 to include part two of the video

In today's video I explored using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Copilot plugin to create a JavaScript game of Ping Pong within 5 minutes. While not perfect, Copilot was able to create a basic working game of Ping Pong.

For those novices interested in creating basic JavaScript games, here are a couple of tips and tricks:

• Always backup and version control your code
• If you get errors, click on your browser and select the inspect option. Here you can collect error logs to provide to Copilot

While Copilot will not replace developers, those who adapt to the new technology may become more efficient in developing programs and games. Generative AI could revolutionize game development in the same way the invention of the calculator transformed accounting.

Part One - Creating the Javescript Game files



Part Two - Inspecting console output & error handling