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I just got a Playdate! (lemmy.ml)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I ordered my Playdate last week, and it arrived today. I am having a blast with it so far. Highly recommend it. The build quality is really solid, and the software is snappy and fast. Seriously, get yourself one of these.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I can’t bring myself to spend 200$ on it, no matter how many praises I read. It doesn’t matter that they’re including 20 games, they’re all pretty short and switch lite costs 200$. I believe I’d buy one around 100$, if I ever see a 2nd hand for that price

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

It's an enthusiast device. As a gamedev myself, it's super fun to make little games for, and then you can easily show your friends/family. The limitations and unique input (the crank) lead to some awesome and interesting games.

I don't really view it as a serious gaming device. It's great for 5-20 minute sessions but it is basically a toy. I think if you're interested in experimental indie games, it's a great little device that's absolutely worth it. It shouldn't be directly compared to a "normal" game console because, frankly, it isn't.