Upcoming handheld system 'Playdate'
Posted: May 23rd, 2019, 7:09 pm
The developers of the successful indie game Firewatch have announced a portable system that has a crank as part of the controls:
https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/23/the ... -playdate/
A weird idea for sure, but at least looks more interesting than most modern gaming platforms not made by the Big Three.
It also has a bizarre approach where games are released in "seasons" (apparently only digitally), and I can't say I'm really sold on the $150 price tag. Even so, I can't help but wonder what will become of this thing.
https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/23/the ... -playdate/
A weird idea for sure, but at least looks more interesting than most modern gaming platforms not made by the Big Three.
It also has a bizarre approach where games are released in "seasons" (apparently only digitally), and I can't say I'm really sold on the $150 price tag. Even so, I can't help but wonder what will become of this thing.