Yes, the crank. Is it a gimmick? Nah. Does it charge Playdate's battery? Nope. Is it really fun? Yes yes yes.
It's an analog controller that flips out from the side
, allowing you to precisely dial in the action. Not every game uses it, but some really do, like Crankin's Time Travel Adventure, below.
Here's the truly unique bit. Playdate isn't just an empty system.
Once you set up your Playdate, you'll start to receive
two
brand new games...
every week.
For 12 weeks.
That's 24 free games, in lots of genres. Some are short. Some are long. Will you love them all? Probably not. Will you have a great time trying them? Absolutely.
Includes the full Season One of games
– 24 original Playdate games, delivered weekly, at no extra charge.
Does not include shipping. But you do get a very nice yellow USB-C to USB-A cable.
Pre-order now for $199
It's a quadruple threat. It charges your Playdate. It looks great on your desk. It's a stereo Bluetooth
®
speaker. And it's a pen holder — with a nice pen.
Coming Soon
.
A cute, clean way to protect your Playdate. The Playdate Cover aligns with Playdate's screws and secures itself magnetically. Plus, when folded, it looks like a delicious electronic ice cream sandwich.
Check it out!
Pre-order now for $29.
Playdate was created by
Panic
. Since 1999, Panic makes
Mac software
, and publishes video games like
Firewatch
,
Untitled Goose Game
, and
Nour: Play With Your Food
. Learn more about it from the first episode of the
Playdate Podcast!
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