The playdate eh? I haven't heard of this things development either. I must say it isn't the kind of games I enjoy. I don't want to throw out the term "casual" games but it seems like that. I don't mean that in a negative way either. I like it's design, but the crank seems a bit odd and the device seems pretty cheaply made with those plastic buttons.
I don't see this being all that successful. It's very hard to break into the market. They know the type of people who want these older style types of games, so they might have a small market. I wouldn't pay much for any of these games, so it's nice they give you some games in the price of the device. $179 and it comes with season 1 games.
Seems expensive if you ask me. Press for this has been nonexistent, so that isn't helpful for them either. Pre-orders start July.
Here is their official website.
https://play.dateI did find an
article about the system and read through the comments. Unfortunately it's mostly negative.