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First I hear of it, thanks for sharing!

I did a quick search and found this review of it:

Playdate: 1 year later - 400+ Games! [15:39 | Apr 14 2023 | MetalJesusRocks] https://youtu.be/a1DNuB4PBY8

The Playdate handheld is a year old and now has over 400 games for it. Now that I've lived with it for a year, has my opinion changed? And what are some of the good new games for it?

Short Summary

1. Metal Jesus reviews the Playdate handheld, highlighting its unique design with over 400 games, an analog crank for gameplay, a black and white screen, and high build quality.
2. The device's price has increased from $180 to $200.
3. A recent OS update introduced a game catalog for easier access to curated games.
4. Showcased games include "Grand Tour Legends," a cycling game utilizing the crank for pedaling and energy management.
5. Other games mentioned are "Skew," combining elements of Star Wars' Trench Run with Flappy Bird, and "Real Steel," where players control a thief collecting loot while avoiding traps.
6. "The Botanist" is a Sci-Fi visual novel with interactive sections and 3D effects, while "Carve Junior" offers complex controls in a snowboarding game.
7. "Legend of Etag" is described as an old-school Dungeon Crawler with grid-based movement and real-time combat.
8. "Crunky" is a simple yet addictive game focusing on left or right movement to collect points and survive.
9. "Fusion" involves managing a fusion reactor by strategically combining numbers to control objects in a chamber.
10. The speaker appreciates the Playdate's storage capacity and simplicity but hopes for a backlit screen in future versions, viewing it as a niche product for those seeking a unique gaming experience.