Testseek.com have collected 18 expert reviews of the Playdate Gaming Handheld and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Playdate Gaming Handheld.
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18 Reviews
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Abstract: A battery issue is causing the maker of Playdate, a gaming handheld, to push back the product's initial arrival from late 2021 to early 2022. On Thursday, Panic said it was forced to send 5,000 Playdate units back to its factory in Malaysia because the b...
Abstract: The Playdate is the latest mobile gaming device on the block and serves as the first mobile device from Mac software publisher Panic. Panic is known for publishing games like Firewatch and more recently, the indie darling Untitled Goose Game. Separating...
Published: 2022-04-19, Author: Jordan , review by: gamesradar.com
Solidly built, great hand feel, Crank, Light enough for prolonged use but still feels premium, Crank is silky smooth and smartly utilized, Engrossing games that make you forget time exists, Crank
A backlight would be nice, Accessibility options are limited
Playdate beats doomscrolling by a country mile, but surprisingly, it also often punches far above its weight...
Published: 2022-04-18, Author: Giovanni , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Iconic design, Crank gimmick works, Creative games
Screen isn't backlit, Narrow appeal, Pricey for what it is
Yes. If everything I said here sounds like your cup of tea, I'm confident you'll love the Playdate. Though if you're not an indie or retro enthusiast, this device is very much not for you. Editors' Recommendations Godfall Ultimate Edition beginner's guid...
Published: 2022-04-18, Author: Giovanni , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Iconic design, Crank gimmick works, Creative games
Screen isn't backlit, Narrow appeal, Pricey for what it is
Yes. If everything I said here sounds like your cup of tea, I'm confident you'll love the Playdate. Though if you're not an indie or retro enthusiast, this device is very much not for you. Editors' Recommendations The best sports games on Nintendo Switch...
Published: 2022-06-05, Author: Isaac , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: The Playdate is the latest mobile gaming device on the block and serves as the first mobile device from Mac software publisher Panic. Panic is known for publishing games like Firewatch and more recently, the indie darling Untitled Goose Game. Separating...
Published: 2022-04-19, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Adorable, fun, and quirky, Great collection of launch titles, Solid hardware with good construction, Season pass is a novel way to introduce games, Good battery life, especially on standby, Highly-reflective display looks great in bright light,
No backlight, USB-A cable bundled, Uncertainty at what future games will be released,
Published: 2022-04-18, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: I'm a sucker for handhelds. A portable system with a crank, packed with indie games? The Playdate had me at hello.But for a lot of people, $180 is going to be a tough sell. Let's go on that journey together.The Playdate box comes with the system which has...
