Playdate Console

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For discussion on the unique yelllow, crankable handheld, the Playdate!

Developed by Panic, the Playdate is an esoteric, low-tech handheld featuring a crank input for unique gaming experiences.

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You can now buy a Playdate console without a waiting period (www.engadget.com)

submitted 8 months ago by 3migo to c/playdate

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Panic has announced that the Playdate is now shipping as soon as orders come in!

If you've been on the fence about getting a Playdate due to the long waiting times, now is your chance!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Expensive thing.

[–] 3migo 3 points 8 months ago

It's certainly an esoteric product. I bought mine before the price increase (when they were I believe $170), and I've been quite pleased with it. It's fun, has creatively made games on it, and makes for a perfect waiting room time-killing device. But it certainly isn't for everyone at its price point. The build quality is very nice though, as you'd expect from something designed by Teenage Engineering.

[–] cosmicrookie 2 points 8 months ago

Yeah $200 seems quite steep even though it does look cool!