The first batch of unusual handheld consoles Playdate was completely sold out by pre-order players in less than 20 minutes. This is reported by the edition GamesIndustry.biz with reference to the press service of the company Panic… The manufacturer managed to sell in total over 20,000 systems…
20+ thousand systems is all that Panic can assemble this year. The consoles will be shipped to customers by the end of December.
Now pre-orders are being accepted for 2023 – they plan to increase production volumes based on demand indicators. Playdate costs $ 179 without additional accessories.
Playdate, first announced in 2019, is equipped with a “highly reflective black and white screen with crystal clear images and no backlighting.” The console is designed from scratch and operates on the basis of a unique operating system Playdate OS… Game developers received a fully functional SDK.
The main distinguishing feature of Playdate is the handle on the sidewall, which is used directly in games… For example, in Crankin’s Time Travel Adventure using the crank, you can control the time by rewinding it forward and backward.
Playdate with a special docking station in the form of a retro speaker with a handle holder.
Games for Playdate will be released within game seasons lasting 1-2 months. At the initial stage, gamers will simply automatically receive two projects per week.… The first season is free for system owners.
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