I don't understand all the hate for this (not just here, but other comments/forums). This device is not meant to compete with the switch or stream deck. For me this is a nostalgia machine that puts a modern spin on the original game boy (which I grew up with). The debate on pricing I understand, but not whether it should exist.
20,000 made initially and that batch is already sold out, so I'd say not.DOA.
Don't forget the price also includes all the games, which without ******** freemium mechanics still cost somethingThe problem here... is price, it's the same price as a Switch Lite.
Panic's manufacturing cost is $99, but that should have been the retail cost. Law of economics of scale, their factory couldn't get the price lower because their quantities are too small.
(Also read in the reviews that everyone's favorite game was the one without the crank... doesn't bode well for developers embracing it...)
What exactly is ironic about his post? 🙄🙄🙄Irony at its finest, lov it!
But it sold out?DOA.
No!Do you see any other handheld gaming platform out there with a goddamn crank?
No!
At first sight, I thought it was for power, like the rechargeable flashlights with a crank. Make the kids work for their gaming.
Anyway, it seems awfully expensive for a B/W gaming system. I'll just keep using one of my phones.
For entertainmentI’m still asking myself: Why…?
I support this take. analogous to how there's a renewed interest in those little polaroid type film cameras in an almost 100% digital world. think there's probably a niche market for people who want a simplified handheld game system from back in the day. $179 isn't a TON of money, but sure, it's def not for everyone - or even most people.I don't understand all the hate for this (not just here, but other comments/forums). This device is not meant to compete with the switch or stream deck. For me this is a nostalgia machine that puts a modern spin on the original game boy (which I grew up with). The debate on pricing I understand, but not whether it should exist.
Yes.
Imagine if Apple relaunched a retro version of the original 8-bit Macintosh, powered by an M1 chip.
Many are probably too young to have experienced the simplicity of black and white games.
Dark Castle, Prince of Persia, Deja Vu are three games that spring to mind.
Nostalgic? Sure.
Too simplistic? Perhaps, but sometimes, less is more and constraints force developers to think differently.
But I do agree price is on the high side.
For the hardware alone, maybe, but you're also getting 24 games bundled into that price. Even if the hardware was free, you're still only paying $7.50 a game.But I do agree price is on the high side.
But let’s be honest here. How many of the included games are going to be good? From what I’ve read these are pretty short bite sized games.For the hardware alone, maybe, but you're also getting 24 games bundled into that price. Even if the hardware was free, you're still only paying $7.50 a game.
Ha. When I read this my hipster alarm went off. Then...it is a nifty, kind of charismatic curiosity that promises 24 free games.
And that's as good a reason as any to stay away.Perhaps it is a bit of a hipster product,
I’m going to stop you right there and say that the handheld market isn’t competitive. There is the #DS and Switch. That’s it, and I would argue that since they are the same company and that the #DS is discontinued that there isn’t a competitive market. There is pc/console gaming and then there is Nintendo.Lots of cynicism here, but I think it’s a breath of fresh air. Playdate was never positioned and should not be considered as a new entrant in the competitive handheld console market
At least it has a headphone jack….🤓After the Steam Deck has been shown (and ordered by myself), there is NO interest in this from me. This is just a gimmick. (a too highly priced gimmick)
Feel free to differ in opinion of course.
Every single one of the billions of cell phones in the world ARE a handheld gaming platform!!! 😂, so yes! 🤦♂️Do you see any other handheld gaming platform out there with a goddamn crank?
Lol 10 percent is astronomically high. Most of the time conversion rates don’t even get past 0.9%.If we can get 10% of people reading this to pre-order, hopefully Panic doesn't go down with this write-off and can stay in business so those of us invested in their apps can keep receiving updates and support, so, please, MR readers, act now.