Episode 6: The Story of Playdate

• 1 hour, 36 minutes

Find out how an offhand idea to mark the 15th anniversary of a software company launched a decade-long saga of twists, turns, and mini-boss battles that led to the creation of a handheld gaming console as surprising and unique as its creators. Pre-order day is finally here, but it’s dangerous to go alone. Take this adorable yellow box, and let’s get crankin’… on the story of Playdate.

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Playdate
Playdate
Asheville concept with circular rear display
Asheville concept with circular rear display
Playdate case color sample
Playdate case color sample
Engineer Dave Hayden
Engineer Dave Hayden
Dave's eclectic desk
Dave's eclectic desk
An early Playdate prototype, sans crank
An early Playdate prototype, sans crank
Prototype PCB
Prototype PCB
Playdate packaging
Playdate packaging
Playdate cover
Playdate cover
Playdate stereo dock
Playdate stereo dock
Testing some Playdates in the Panic office
Testing some Playdates in the Panic office