Playdate (console)

The Playdate console is a quirky and charming handheld device that's like a pocket-sized time machine. With its retro-inspired design and crank, it transports you back to the days of black-and-white TVs and the original Nintendo Game Boy.

But don't be fooled by its old-school vibe, because this little wonder is packed with indie game goodness and modern tech. It's like a treasure chest of unexpected delights, with its season of 24 games and innovative control scheme that puts the "crank" in "crank it up a notch".

So if you're looking for a fun and unique way to escape modern life and experience the simple joys of old-school gaming, the Playdate console is the perfect companion to crank it up with!

The console is $200, and comes with 24 games, released 2 games per week. You can easily play on your PC as well with the Mirror application, this also allows you to stream the games on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube.

There's currently around 725 Playdate related games on itch.io, and the official Playdate Catalog has 127 games. Most of the Playdate Catalog games are paid, from around $2-15, while many itch.io games for Playdate are free.

This post will be updated with my favorite games as I keep playing, but so far I love this console! <3

Top games tagged Playdate

Find games tagged Playdate like Celeste Classic, Root Bear, Conquest of Helios (Playdate), Under the Castle, The Wizard’s Apprentice (Playdate) on itch.io, the indie game hosting marketplace. Tiny handheld console with a crank input and 1-bit display. https://play.date

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