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| Preorders: [https://shop.play.date Open]<br> 2022 (Shipping)
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The [[Playdate]] is an upcoming console by [[Panic]]. Preorders are open, with consoles to ship to buyers in 2022. It will cost $179 USD<ref name="play.date">https://play.date/</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1418266178556882945</ref>, with extra for shipping and taxes.  
The [[Playdate]] is a handheld video game console by [[Panic]].


== History ==
== History ==
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The entire history of the '''Playdate''' up to the launch of the console was summarized by the [https://podcast.panic.com/#episode006 sixth episode of Panic's podcast].
The entire history of the '''Playdate''' up to the launch of the console was summarized by the [https://podcast.panic.com/#episode006 sixth episode of Panic's podcast].


Preorders for '''Playdate''' opened on July 29th, and the first 20,000 units sold out within 17 minutes.<ref name="test">https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1421200351001157634</ref>
Preorders for '''Playdate''' opened on July 29th, and the first 20,000 units sold out within 17 minutes.<ref>https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1421200351001157634</ref>


== Games ==
== Games ==


The [[Playdate]] includes the [[:Category:Season 1|first season]]<ref name="play.date"></ref> of games for no extra cost. They will be released at a rate of two [[:Category:Games|games]] per week for three months<ref name="play.date"></ref> from when the Playdate is first powered on. These [[:Category:Games|games]] will be provided over the built in Wi-Fi. Some games will also come installed on the Playdate itself.
The [[Playdate]] includes the [[:Category:Season 1|first season]]<ref>https://help.play.date/games/season/</ref> of games for no extra cost. These season games are distributed at a rate of two [[:Category:Games|games]] every Monday for twelve weeks<ref>https://help.play.date/hardware/get-started/</ref> starting when the individual Playdate is first powered on. The first two games come preinstalled while the rest are provided over the built in Wi-Fi.


Further official game releases are undetermined at this time - [[Panic]] has said they want to see the response to the Season model before they decide what to do next.
Additional games are available through the official [[Catalog]] storefront. Games can also be [[:Category:Sideloaded|sideloaded]] via the Playdate website or over USB.


Games can also be developed, shared and loaded on the [[Playdate]]'s internal memory from a PC using the included USB cable with no [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking jailbreaking] or other such methods being required.
== Hardware ==
 
Because of a parts shortage during the manufacturing of pre-ordered Playdate devices, two hardware revisions of the Playdate exist, Rev. A and Rev. B.


All [[Playdate]] [[:Category:Games|games]] to date are singleplayer, but [[Panic]] plan on adding multiplayer functionality to the [[Playdate SDK]] some time down the road.
There are a few differences between them, the most notable being that the Rev. B hardware's RAM is slower to access. This can lead to slightly worse performance on Rev. B devices in some performance-intensive cases like rotating or blurring an image.<ref>https://devforum.play.date/t/performance-of-graphics-image-drawblurred-method-on-rev-b-hardware/13815/11</ref>
== Hardware ==


Learn more about the hardware by looking through the [https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811 iFixit teardown].
Learn more about the Rev. A hardware by looking through the [https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811 iFixit teardown].


=== Specifications ===
=== Specifications ===


* 76 x 74 x 9mm size, 86 grams in weight.
* 76 x 74 x 9mm size, 86 grams in weight.
* 180MHz Cortex M7 CPU. (STM32 F746), 16MB of RAM with 32KB of L1Cache.
* 180MHz Cortex M7 CPU (Rev. A: STM32F746, Rev. B: STM32H7B0), 16MB of RAM.
* 4GB Flash storage (3.5GB usable). The [[:Category:Season 1|first season]] of games are approximately 1GB total, leaving plenty of room for other titles.
* 4GB Flash storage (3.5GB usable). The [[:Category:Season 1|first season]] of games are approximately 1GB total, leaving plenty of room for other titles.
* 2.7 inch 400 x 240 (173ppi) highly reflective monochrome (1-bit / black and white) display with no backlight. The screen is based on SHARP Memory technology, giving the screen great readability in most light levels and an extremely wide viewing angle.
* 2.7 inch 400 x 240 (173ppi) highly reflective monochrome (1-bit / black and white) display with no backlight. The screen is a SHARP Memory LCD, giving the screen great readability in most light levels and an extremely wide viewing angle.
* Built-in mono speaker with 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Bluetooth audio is supported for the [[Playdate Stereo Dock|Stereo Dock]].
* Built-in mono speaker with 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Bluetooth audio is supported for the [[Playdate Stereo Dock|Stereo Dock]].
* Condenser microphone with TRRS mic in.
* Condenser microphone with TRRS mic in.
* D-Pad & A + B buttons, Sleep + Menu button and Power button on top, with a physical hardware crank that can be tucked in the side of the [[Playdate]] when not needed.
* D-Pad & A + B buttons, Menu button, and Lock button on top, with a physical hardware crank that can be tucked in the side of the [[Playdate]] when not needed.
* 802.11bgn 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for downloading games & Bluetooth for audio capabilities.
* 802.11bgn 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for downloading games & Bluetooth for audio capabilities.
* 740 mAh battery<ref name="https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811">https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811</ref> with 8 hour battery life & up to two week standby time.
* 740 mAh [[battery]]<ref>https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811</ref> with 8 hour battery life & up to two week standby time.
* 3-Axis accelerometer.
* 3-Axis accelerometer.
* USB-C port for charging and data. A USB-C cable is included in the box.
* USB-C port for charging and data. A USB-C cable is included in the box.
* Color: Pantone 1235C.
* Color: Pantone 1235C<ref>https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1430932649141432321</ref>


=== Screen ===
=== Screen ===
The screen of the Playdate is a Memory LCD manufactured by Sharp which offers very fast pixel switching with near zero power drain while maintaining pixels. The display is monochrome, with an ON (black) and OFF (white) state. There are no grid lines, no blurring, the screen is extremely sharp and clear.
The screen of the Playdate is a Memory LCD manufactured by Sharp (LS027B7DH01) which offers very fast pixel switching with near zero power drain while maintaining pixels. The display is monochrome, with an OFF (black) and ON (white) state. There are no grid lines, no blurring, the screen is extremely sharp and clear. The screen is made of glass<ref>https://discord.com/channels/675983554655551509/675983555209330691/879466198620860486</ref>.


The screen does not have a backlight, but it is highly reflective and boasts high visibility in low light situations.
The screen does not have a backlight, but it is highly reflective and boasts high visibility in low light situations.


=== Inputs ===
=== Inputs ===


==== Standard Inputs ====
==== Standard Inputs ====
The Playdate has a standard directional (D) pad with up, down, left and right buttons, as well as a standard A and B side-by-side inputs. There are no shoulder buttons. the A and B button are pad printed with white letters denoting the button.
The Playdate has a standard directional (D) pad with up, down, left and right buttons, as well as a standard A and B side-by-side inputs. There are no shoulder buttons. the A and B button are pad printed with white letters denoting the button.


In the upper right corner of the screen, there is a circular button which activates menu function of the Playdate. Along the top edge of the Playdate, there is a sleep button. Below the menu button is an oblong mono speaker.
In the upper right corner of the screen, there is a circular button which activates the Playdate's system menu function. Along the top edge of the Playdate, there is a lock button. Below the menu button is an oblong mono speaker.


====   Crank ====
==== Crank ====
The Crank is a rotary analog input that flips outward from the side of the Playdate. When tucked into the Playdate, the handle of the crank is obscured and out of the way of use or storage. The rotation of the crank can be read from the device as a delta (change) in rotation per frame, or as an absolute rotation angle from 0 - 359 degrees.
The crank is a rotary analog input that flips outward from the side of the Playdate. When tucked into the Playdate, the handle of the crank is obscured and out of the way of use or storage. The rotation of the crank can be read from the device as a delta (change) in rotation per frame, or as an absolute rotation angle from 0 - 359 degrees.


====   Accelerometer ====
==== Accelerometer ====
The Playdate is also equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer. Not to be confused with a gyroscope.
The Playdate is also equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer. Not to be confused with a gyroscope.


====   Additional Sensors ====
==== Additional Sensors ====
The playdate also includes a sensor on the crank handle dock to detect when the crank has been docked. This sensor can trigger game logic and has the potential for use as an additional input in some instances.
The Playdate also includes a sensor on the crank handle dock to detect when the crank has been docked. This sensor can trigger game logic and has the potential for use as an additional input in some instances.
 
===  Inputs ===


====   Bluetooth ====
==== Bluetooth ====
Bluetooth connectivity offers standard audio playback functionality, which is utilized to connect to the [[Playdate Stereo Dock]] or other Bluetooth audio devices.
Bluetooth connectivity is coming soon and will be used to connect to the [[Playdate Stereo Dock]].


====   Wifi ====
==== Wifi ====
Wifi communication offers device networking with Playdate servers for game downloads, as well as possible future support for in-game networking and multiplayer functionalities. Some apps, such as [[Poolsuite FM]] utilize wifi connectivity to stream audio or connect to other internet services.
Wifi communication offers device networking with Playdate servers for game downloads, as well as limited networking for online leaderboards in some games.


== Package Contents ==
== Package Contents ==
The Playdate will come in packaged with:
The Playdate comes packaged with:


* Playdate Console
* Playdate Console
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=== Accessories ===
=== Accessories ===


There are no accessories that ship with the Playdate, but Panic offers 1st party accessories which complement the device. See [[Category:Accessories|Accessories]].
There are no accessories that ship with the Playdate, but Panic offers 1st party accessories which complement the device and there are other accessories created by the community. See [[Accessories]].


== Credits ==
== Credits ==
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== Images ==
== Images ==


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Playdate-large.png |Playdate console
Playdate-large.png | Playdate console
Playdate-layers.png | Playdate internals
Playdate-layers.png | Playdate internals
Playdate-package-large.jpg | Playdate packaging
Playdate-package-large.jpg | Playdate packaging

Latest revision as of 05:50, 24 April 2024

Playdate
The front of the Playdate.
Release Date: April 18, 2022
Developers: Panic
Teenage Engineering
Codename: Asheville

The Playdate is a handheld video game console by Panic.

History

The entire history of the Playdate up to the launch of the console was summarized by the sixth episode of Panic's podcast.

Preorders for Playdate opened on July 29th, and the first 20,000 units sold out within 17 minutes.[1]

Games

The Playdate includes the first season[2] of games for no extra cost. These season games are distributed at a rate of two games every Monday for twelve weeks[3] starting when the individual Playdate is first powered on. The first two games come preinstalled while the rest are provided over the built in Wi-Fi.

Additional games are available through the official Catalog storefront. Games can also be sideloaded via the Playdate website or over USB.

Hardware

Because of a parts shortage during the manufacturing of pre-ordered Playdate devices, two hardware revisions of the Playdate exist, Rev. A and Rev. B.

There are a few differences between them, the most notable being that the Rev. B hardware's RAM is slower to access. This can lead to slightly worse performance on Rev. B devices in some performance-intensive cases like rotating or blurring an image.[4]

Learn more about the Rev. A hardware by looking through the iFixit teardown.

Specifications

  • 76 x 74 x 9mm size, 86 grams in weight.
  • 180MHz Cortex M7 CPU (Rev. A: STM32F746, Rev. B: STM32H7B0), 16MB of RAM.
  • 4GB Flash storage (3.5GB usable). The first season of games are approximately 1GB total, leaving plenty of room for other titles.
  • 2.7 inch 400 x 240 (173ppi) highly reflective monochrome (1-bit / black and white) display with no backlight. The screen is a SHARP Memory LCD, giving the screen great readability in most light levels and an extremely wide viewing angle.
  • Built-in mono speaker with 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Bluetooth audio is supported for the Stereo Dock.
  • Condenser microphone with TRRS mic in.
  • D-Pad & A + B buttons, Menu button, and Lock button on top, with a physical hardware crank that can be tucked in the side of the Playdate when not needed.
  • 802.11bgn 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for downloading games & Bluetooth for audio capabilities.
  • 740 mAh battery[5] with 8 hour battery life & up to two week standby time.
  • 3-Axis accelerometer.
  • USB-C port for charging and data. A USB-C cable is included in the box.
  • Color: Pantone 1235C[6]

Screen

The screen of the Playdate is a Memory LCD manufactured by Sharp (LS027B7DH01) which offers very fast pixel switching with near zero power drain while maintaining pixels. The display is monochrome, with an OFF (black) and ON (white) state. There are no grid lines, no blurring, the screen is extremely sharp and clear. The screen is made of glass[7].

The screen does not have a backlight, but it is highly reflective and boasts high visibility in low light situations.

Inputs

Standard Inputs

The Playdate has a standard directional (D) pad with up, down, left and right buttons, as well as a standard A and B side-by-side inputs. There are no shoulder buttons. the A and B button are pad printed with white letters denoting the button.

In the upper right corner of the screen, there is a circular button which activates the Playdate's system menu function. Along the top edge of the Playdate, there is a lock button. Below the menu button is an oblong mono speaker.

Crank

The crank is a rotary analog input that flips outward from the side of the Playdate. When tucked into the Playdate, the handle of the crank is obscured and out of the way of use or storage. The rotation of the crank can be read from the device as a delta (change) in rotation per frame, or as an absolute rotation angle from 0 - 359 degrees.

Accelerometer

The Playdate is also equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer. Not to be confused with a gyroscope.

Additional Sensors

The Playdate also includes a sensor on the crank handle dock to detect when the crank has been docked. This sensor can trigger game logic and has the potential for use as an additional input in some instances.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth connectivity is coming soon and will be used to connect to the Playdate Stereo Dock.

Wifi

Wifi communication offers device networking with Playdate servers for game downloads, as well as limited networking for online leaderboards in some games.

Package Contents

The Playdate comes packaged with:

  • Playdate Console
  • USB-C to USB-A cord
  • User Guide

Playdate comes installed with the Playdate console operating system as well as:

  • A few pre-installed games
  • Rolling release of 24

Accessories

There are no accessories that ship with the Playdate, but Panic offers 1st party accessories which complement the device and there are other accessories created by the community. See Accessories.

Credits

Created By Panic In Cooperation with Teenage Engineering & Metric Designworks

See Playdate Credits for up to date credits

Images

  • Playdate console

  • Playdate internals

  • Playdate packaging

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1421200351001157634
  2. ↑ https://help.play.date/games/season/
  3. ↑ https://help.play.date/hardware/get-started/
  4. ↑ https://devforum.play.date/t/performance-of-graphics-image-drawblurred-method-on-rev-b-hardware/13815/11
  5. ↑ https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811
  6. ↑ https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1430932649141432321
  7. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/675983554655551509/675983555209330691/879466198620860486
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