Playdate general sales are finally open, so grab the yellow handheld console before it sells out.
The little console that could has cleared pre order requests and you can finally buy one right now. The Playdate launch news swooped across our desk some time ago, and thanks to huge demand it’s been incredibly difficult to get our hands on. The device has been back on pre-order for some time. After shifting more than 20,000 in around 20 minutes it’s not a surprise. The little yellow handheld came to market, platforming a range of inventive and unusual indie ideas that stand well apart form the likes of the Steam Deck.
Now, anybody looking for a unique gaming experience that’s a little punk, can buy a Playdate for $199 over on the official website. Manufacturer Panic has confirmed that players form across the following countries can also join the ranks of owners. New shipping destinations include:
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Greece
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Malta
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Romania
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Korea
• Sweden
• Switzerland
The Playdate is a very different sort of gaming console. The package comes with a cute little black and white screen, 16 MB RAM, 4 GB Flash, 802.11bgn 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Bluetooth, and a cool crank handle that accompanies the normal controller buttons. Alongside the sleek hardware the Catalog store provides a range of unique games for the platform. It’s like turning up to a video store and taking potluck. Thankfully, the relatively open approach and Panic’s own games mean that reception for the oddity has been positive. Now you can ditch the Steam Deck or Switch and slip the Playdate in your pocket. Check out the official website and grab one in the Playdate general sales before the thing sells out again.
