How useful is a Game Boy with a CRANK? [Playdate]

[@kipters]

The actual dev tools (using Lua and/or C) are actually available to everyone and an emulator is included, the problem with that is that you actually need real hardware to test performance since the emulator runs on your PC, with faster CPU, memory and SSD

[@stride8845]

I'm surprised they weren't able to leverage a technology like Docker to test running it locally at limited specs to simulate a real device. Maybe they have though or planning to do that. Obviously still not the real thing, but would be closer

[@kipters]

@@stride8845 I don't think it's worth the effort, devs are going to get one anyways - also testing the crank with a mouse gets old fast :D

[@the_echoYT]

For any Playdate dev looking for playtesting/feedback, the community Discord server has a thread specifically for such requests. There's also work being done on new engines and dev tools specifically for Playdate.

[@WiredBand39]

Waiting to get my copy to start developing games for it for this reason

[@Zordiak]

@@kipters Uhh it's definitely worth the effort lol. You're talking about the lifeblood of a platform.

[@BlueJayYT]

I'm so excited to get the playdate sometime in the next millennia

[@timurryssuly305]

ayyyy! fancy seeing you here!

[@Fruge430]

I'm sure this has been said before, but this feels like a modern take on a Game and Watch. Super long standby with a clock, the crank reminds of the strange gimmicks a lot of Game and Watch models did, highly limited but creativity inspiring screen, and a super small and charming design. Even the game distribution method of getting new games just on it feels like a logical progression of a device with a single dedicated game.

[@spudsbuchlaw]

We need some solid Game and Watch Gallery esque games

[@obvfw]

@@spudsbuchlaw Holy moly I gotta get one of these! I've been wanting to make my own G&W style games for years now.

[@spudsbuchlaw]

@@obvfw Hell yeah!

[@bad_atgames]

Super cool device, ridiculous price point

[@-crazycat]

@@obvfwdid you ever do that?

[@army103]

That $180 price tag puts the Playdate firmly in the "not in a million years" column, for me.

[@lovemadeinjapan]

You mean 270€! Or 36 US espresso's vs 120 european ones.

[@lenshibo]

At most I’d pay like $30-$50 honestly. $180 is just insane

[@lovemadeinjapan]

@@lenshibo See it as a big LEGO set or any crap Nintendo game. In 10 years it will be 3 times the value.

[@Dynothru]

@@lenshibo ​ id put the price cap at around 80-100 bucks. 180 is a little too much from what it offers, and sales might increase significantly if they dropped the price down. I ordered one myself and the shipping WILL take time, as I ordered it around July 2022 and I still don’t have it. They’re new to shipping though so don’t blame them too much

[@lenshibo]

@@Dynothru Thats certainly more reasonable. i dont think it would be worth it for me personally but im sure it would be way more popular at that price

[@DylanChau]

I preordered one last year in August. I was watching a few minutes of your video and then decided to go look at the SDK and see if I could do something basic. I’ve been developing a web game for several months now and figured maybe I could port a mini version to the PlayDate. I had zero familiarity with Lua, but I’m already pretty deep into development on my game within just some hours. I could easily port my game in less than a week’s worth of concentrated work. Mind you, my game isn’t inherently that complicated, and I designed it to be relatively platform agnostic to begin with. But I was pretty surprised at how easy it was for me to get in and make significant progress.

[@DeLewrh]

The true Soulja Boy console

[@kingofthrones_2835]

He really does crank that

[@wesleyackerman8211]

finally someone agrees with me on this.

[@frds_skce]

Except it wasn't made by chinese developer and nowhere related to Soulja boy

[@yperokeanios]

nah man… many hours and much sweat were needed to create this work of art and engineering. don't compare it with a bootleg. this joke is off the mark…

[@yperokeanios]

it’s filled with innovation

[@Blakkid489]

The amount of effort and work put into each ad never ceases to amaze me.

[@WigWoo1]

Honestly it'd be cooler if the crank was for charging. It be an awesome camping or long road trip device if the crank charged it

[@Servaas]

The ratio to power something like this with a crank like that is ridiculous.

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

It'd be awesome if these types of clueless takes didn't crop up every time like clockwork. No offense, the problem is not ONE person doing it. It just isn't viable, it's like kickstarting a water bottle that fills automatically from morning dew or something. Have some sense aobut how technology you use actually works, we pollute way too much to be this ignorant, in this language we type in. Killing some more chargeable batteries by fiddling with a crank recharge is not something we shold be looking into for our novelties. The whole notion shouldn't even enter a person's HEAD without immediately starting to wonder how it COULD be viable. Not this, "hurr, I've seen dynamos that look like this before, so my monkey brain hopes there was a dynamo like that here, too". And I do mean OUR universal monkey brains, as humans.

[@Link_Skywalker]

It sounds like the battery lasts pretty long on its own anyway, so maybe crank charging isn't really necessary for that camping trip or long road trip

[@codyjaymz]

That’s what I thought it was used for when it was first announced.

[@WigWoo1]

@@sboinkthelegday3892 what? I mean I have one of those USB power banks for charging your phones and shit It has a crank and solar panel on it because it's an emergency/camping one and it's awesome to be able to charge your phone with crank or solar. Especially when you're away from home for 12 hours and don't have an outlet nearby

[@TemporallyYours]

Been really enjoying mine. I understand some of the gripes about lighting, but it's such a cool screen i really think it's worth the tradeoff. Hoping GB emulation gets better, it's still very early days so as long as the community grows that doesn't seem unlikely.

[@Philip-Steinortz]

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[@Pjoter77]

@Limerence He bought hope for 180$ without backlight. Such a waste of money.

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

Unless the hardware straight up can't handle it.

[@blankenstein1649]

i preordered mine last week and won't be getting it until the beginning of next year. bummed for the wait, but glad to see how many people want this thing. there's so much potential with that dev kit available to any and everyone.

[@Link_Skywalker]

YT interrupted the video with an ad break in the middle of Bob's sponsor segment. I got an ad during an ad. KZbin has truly gone mad with power.

[@jimmiejohnsson2272]

Happy to see the playdate get some love :) I think the community around this device is a real plus, everyone has been super kind, helpful and just made it a great experience. I've made a little game for it ("pop pop" on itch if anyone wanna try it out), and just the amount of care and appreciation in making it and seeing others playing it has made playdate like my favourite gaming device so far. Cheers for making a video covering it!

[@LessonsOnTheWeb]

Looks like a pretty cool device. With the black and white pixels, I think Undertale would be lit on this thing. Too bad it probably can't play it.

[@PrinsessePeach]

This is the only sponsor on KZbin that got my interest and my money. I really hope this service can help me fix my s**m issue.

[@PrinsessePeach]

I hope it works…

[@DiskCart]

This thing is so damn cool. Just the wait kills me! I hope they crank up the production! Crank it up .

[@WulffDen]

i get what you did there

[@anthonyrodriguez6979]

When did it release?

[@MartinBarreby]

Dude!! That vertical record player?! What, how, where, when!?!?! I really like that you put a yellow vinyl record in that just make the whole video pop together with the device you review. Bob, really nice. You do some really, nice stuff.

[@ECHO2LIGHT]

I like the idea of one game per week to excitement after week

[@Snowl_Az]

Crank:-Exists* Joystick:Standing Here, i realise, you're just like me, trying to make history

[@pulseweld]

was hoping the crank was for charging without electricity

[@Syberz]

Same here, pretty disappointing... Considering how little power it draws, 5-10 mins of cranking could be enough for hours of gaming.

[@J05TI]

@@Syberz No, it couldn't. They tried to implement that and figured out you'd need to crank for way longer to charge the battery. So they dropped that feature.

[@Syberz]

@@J05TI well huh, too bad though.

[@BrickBreakerXX]

Dang, my post-apocalyptic gaming dream has been crushed once again.

[@AlexRodriguez0407]

@@Syberz I imagine the stuff required for charging would take a considerable amount of space and be expensive Plus who wants to sit there constantly cranking it with one hand and playing with the other?

[@lancelindlelee7256]

The thing would be good if it's just $50. At $180, $20 more and you get a Switch Lite. Massively overpriced for so little hardware.

[@lerje7563]

Yeah if you don’t mind the thumb sticks breaking after 2 months

[@thecrwster]

Not for you then

[@J05TI]

I was thinking the exact same. I'd definitely consider it for 50 dollars (euro, since I live in Holland), but 180 is way too much for me. I understand why though. There is a ton of features you won't find in any other console and I bet it was costly to come up with it.

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

Its for people who don't really play games. its for those that wear tight jeans, have handlebar mustaches and ironically wear 80s themed tshirts and ride the bus to work. it doesn't even have a light for the screen. its also for people who think the Evercade is stupid.

[@icanhazgoodgame3845]

@@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852 Its made to be playable while holding a kombucha

[@Jazzy_Waffles]

I'll grab the inevitable Play Date 2: Now with Color! I think that'll open it up a lot more. I do appreciate the black and...not black scheme here, and developers thinking outside the box with those limitations, but, at the same time, I keep comparing this to the Pebble Smart Watch, and when they went color, it was amazing, but they were still limited.

[@reagandow850]

I’m ok with b&w but how about a back light? That’s what I’m waiting for. That, and Shmups. ;)

[@ambientNexus]

@@reagandow850 If they wanna keep the screen tech, they'd have to go with a frontlight. Though, I'm dumbfounded that they didn't do that from the start.

[@Rliel2009]

I think it'll be better to just import Play Date Light from Japan

[@bigman3274]

I can't see Panic and TE doing a second one of these sorry to say

[@minidavid-devdave]

limitations lead to excellent games. Give it some time

[@jacobflack7747]

I was deflated to find out that's not a charger. I was so ready to be on this bad boy for my backpacking kit

[@MystiqEevee]

Why was I expecting the crank to power it like a crank flashlight

[@victorvila1389]

I'd love a follow-up video. Have you changed your mind, has it been a disappointment?

[@ghost-type]

This looks like something that would be cool for like 50 bucks, but at nearly 200 bucks, it's a hard pass.

[@Salador64]

i can't even buy it on my country :(

[@nicklasveva]

You're not buying it for the console itself. You're buying it for the exclusive games. Just like a playstation or nintendo device. Or, well. Maybe not that exclusive.

[@EklinOfficial]

This thing looks so charming. I would love to have one RIGHT NOW! Don’t wanna wait ‘till 2023 :(

[@HL09]

I know, I'd buy it if I can have it soon but by 2023 there will probably be a new one announced or the community would be dead :/

[@itsjimmm]

I think this is one of the best reviews of this device on youtube

[@hotcupococoa]

I love the idea and gimmick for this. The crank is interesting and looks super fun. BUT For almost 200 bucks Its a BIG pass. I can't justify that unlit back screen and not being able to download whatever whenever.

[@superultragiggachigga]

I really like that design and the overall product. I will wait until they have more games or at least install a backlight in future versions. But that’s if it last that long

[@ParanoidThalyyMVS]

I know this isn't a console emulation video but, Bob, you always get comments on your retro emulation videos about people saying "Why don't you just get a PSP, Vita, DS or, 3DS?" and, I think it would be a neat idea to do a big video covering emulation on all those devices, it would be a good way to shut those who are constantly telling you to use one of those devices and, a really good source of information for the people who still think about getting one of those, even to this day.

[@danielcolonna4629]

He did do a 3DS one

[@thegodofwars01]

@@danielcolonna4629 No, that was a 3DS you doofus

[@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464]

@@thegodofwars01 there really wasn't any need for the added insult at the end mate

[@danielcolonna4629]

@@thegodofwars01 it says 3DS right there… it’s right next to the edited stamp

[@ParanoidThalyyMVS]

@@danielcolonna4629 Oh yeah! I remember that now that you mention it :p

[@realvikingboy]

Hear me out. Tamagotchi game utilizing the crank for fishing/ claw machine-esque mini games. Visit/ breed with friends over WiFi and Bluetooth on a perfect little form factor. Just like the good ol days.

[@Jayceh2]

The only reason I'm hyped about this device is the prospect of creating your own games for it and I'm excited how the community would grow. Sucks I can't get shipping to my country tho

[@KnowThyWeakness]

i feel like ardu boy did this idea as well and its cheaper. two completely different devices but the variety in arduboy is far more mature

[@WyvernDotRed]

3:15 Jup there is, it's called SSH. The service for it is installed and can be enabled in the Desktop mode by a few terminal commands. This allows for remotely installing FlatPaks, transferring and downloading files. But everything except transferring files has to be done in a terminal.

[@-aexc-]

you can also transfer files through terminal. imo using the terminal is much faster and better once you understand it

[@user-wf2ek8hz8g]

there was a 3ds accessory for a fishing game that gave it a crank too

[@azalith8645]

Love how even when you are being complimentary you still sound annoyed. Don't change.

[@PokeRetroFan]

Even a gameboy light style backlight that draws little power would have been great. I really want to buy this. Maybe I will when the price falls

[@191.]

2:02 "You see where I'm getting at?" Yeah, you're saying you enjoy other people's creations. 😆

[@maicolalexander3775]

I would like to buy this gadget in the future. The design is beautiful, portable and their battery is so durable. I like to play when I rest and playdate is perfect for this.

[@suwooshi]

i can’t wait to get mine man, it’s been such a long wait

[@33sosa85]

They need to make a good fishing game on this device

[@Freshbrood]

I'm living off grid and battery power is limited so this looks like an awesome fun way to pass the time.

[@SaintHansen]

Just purchased one of these and I'm not sure how long this has been available but you can actually jump ahead in the season now if you don't want to wait a week for each 2 games.

[@ryanmax-grappler8654]

I will buy it and play it for a day before I put it in my desk and make it a collection to show my grandkids later

[@Danominator]

This thing gives off huge vibes from the pebble watch, if anybody remembers that. Lots of character in The animations and it does a lot with the limited screen size and pixels.

[@adafrost6276]

My Pebble Time was the best smartwatch I've ever owned. If the battery hadn't failed, I'd still be wearing it.

[@Danominator]

@@adafrost6276 There's a really dedicated discord community that sells and trades pebbles and helps to keep them alive!

[@GreenFox1505]

"I talked about a Laptop the other day. Do you think the algorithm is going to tell you about that?" Dude, the video was a 10 minute ad. If people bailed, it wasn't the algorithm that scared them off.

[@gavingadway]

That intro was so nostalgic. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ThePongles]

The framing here just makes me think your a muppet or you're gonna start doing the going down the stairs "trick".

[@WaCrex]

10:49 "There it goes, goodbye screen" xD

[@pitwithabow-88]

well, I order it back in 2022. Still waiting for it and can’t wait to get it.

[@rhyleymaster]

3:00 you steamdeck can "sideload" apps. If your referring to remote installing, you can do that via steam for steam games, or you can remote through a terminal and do it that way. Why would you need that though? You can just switch to desktop and get whatever you want then add that to steam. Kind of a moot point.

[@mrn00bly83]

something like this will never catch on with a 200$ price tag

[@chrislaws4785]

For an everyday carry retro console I'm actually just in the process of getting the Miyoo Mini V.2, which in my opinion is one of if not THE best portable retro emulator console. It plays everything from the NES to the PS1 and arcade games and comes with hundreds of games per system already on the SD card. It has every retro system you can think of and I cant wait to get mine.

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

i got one 3 weeks ago. its nice.

[@chrislaws4785]

@@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852 Is it as good as most people are saying? How's the battery life and screen on it?

[@mniakan754]

Never I thought I need tech and game console reviews by Keanu Reeves

[@garrynorth6269]

I think I went to the wrong play date site and now I'm married to a 80yo Egyptian guy.

[@Cronofear]

Just looked to what it was about, until I hear $180 LMAO

[@Ratboycure]

Finally ordered...pre-ordered one wish I had done back when. Thanks

[@I3uzzKillinton]

Every time I think I am gonna buy something like this I just think.... I have a smart phone. Its not worth it.

[@goatreviews]

Thanks for posting! Would love to do a review on one of these some day.

[@HistoryBluff137]

So I've finally ordered one. Looks so cool and I'm actually making some of my own games now

[@Vibecatbillions]

A backlit Playdate XL would be an insta-sell for me.

[@erijoelcrucel5009]

I own the Development Kit without having a Playdate and also I can test my own creations. I wish it could get better GB emulation.

[@WOLFZ012]

I've seen 2 reviews, and I love this thing.

[@mutexS4]

lol the sponsored segments are always hysterical.

[@Tsicky]

As someone who is very familiar with teenage engineering for all of their music products 200 bucks seems like a steal for their products

[@PGtheVRguy]

3:22 Yes, theres a way! (several) Personally I either just throw things on a USB stick from my pc then take it to my SteamDeck Or theres warpinator, which lets you just upload things between computers And maybe something similar to the Playdate.

[@elmasheavy89]

A color Playdate would be awesome

[@kiaza7679]

Looked cool, however no lighting is a deal breaker. I don't wanna deal with that again.

[@noahjohnson4830]

When I first saw it I thought the crank was for power

[@HaroldSeaman]

Billybobs hunting and fishing would be great on this

[@totalwarlock9498]

looks really cool, crank looks like fun but it seems to be a pain to hold, hope we get more cool stuff like this. it would be great to have something like with more games to take wherever

[@Level1Sword]

I like rooting for this thing, too.

[@Shiro_Zark]

This is basically the BEST handheld, I don't care if it's a bootleg, It's amazing

[@zeththedarkmage]

Bob, my guy. If you want the perfect everyday carry that runs everything from NES to PS1. You gotta check out the Miyoo Mini. I absolutely love mine. Take it everywhere with me.

[@RGGeek]

Pretty sure he already has a Miyoo Mini. 🙂

[@benmannproductions3995]

problem is they are sold out everywhere and not available in some countries (germany)

[@piplup10203854]

Being able to side load games onto it like this makes a lot more appealing. I do wish it had some type of backlight cause I only get time to play games at night since I work a graveyard shift 😔 and the price is a bit high but I do like the idea of this a lot maybe a 2.0 iteration I’ll have to hop onto

[@jeezusbeezus]

Crazy that I followed T.E a week before this came out :0

[@oliviercrenier3184]

I will only have mine late 2022 … but still really hyped !

[@michaeldemers2716]

I'm still in love with the Gameboy family of systems but I love this because of the Game Jam attitude. Very cool.

[@vEYERULE]

You've just earned a new subscriber strictly off energy bro🙋🏾😂

[@joe3924]

Does this thing remind anyone else of the pebble smartwatch? The design, the ui, and the general feel has that same sort of fun techie vibe that pebble had.

[@SteelSkin667]

I don't own a Playdate, I don't even have one on preorder, but I've still been tinkering with the SDK. It's really straightforward and approachable, and I would recommend anyone who is even slightly curious about the thing to give it a go.

[@JaredConnell]

Cant wait for all the innovative and boundary pushing fishing games that will come out of this!!!

[@Ephesians-yn8ux]

If it had a backlight I’d order, going to wait on V 2.0

[@Edo_Luna_]

This gives me Kindle vibes, and that's a good thing

[@matthewnour97]

I just discovered this and it looks awesome. Root beer game looks adorable af. But for 180?? No way. I'd buy it for 50-100

[@Yulises]

If this device could play GameBoy games in real time, I would most certainly purchase one as an everyday carry option. I especially loved the size of the machine, perfect for the pocket!

[@TheDalisama]

I guess they'd have to map the start/select to one direction on the crank? I think the other button is for the system menu/lock screen.

[@frezieduh3457]

I totally thought it was to charge the device like a radio 🤣

[@samnite3]

"Social Media Garbage" is always my cue the video is over lol

[@ProjectDv2]

God, I really do want one of these, but...A HUNDRED EIGHTY GODDAMN DOLLARS. That's a really huge ask for this.

[@hypenew2930]

So cute device! I love it, same time I live GPD WIN MAX 2 as well

[@777Lateralus]

Oh this finally came out! Was interested in this like 4 years ago when it was announced lol

[@BrodyBaddis]

I need one. As a digital music box . A midi music player - with crank or no crank.

[@iplaydthis]

for $180 this is an easy "heelll no!"

[@Oodoos]

Now we need the playdate colour

[@iyerviking]

Lol just because it's immaculately designed doesn't mean anyone's stupid enough to pay 4 times the price (at least). Edit: no backlighting? gtfo

[@inranglhood60]

Bought it, developed for it, still love it.

[@humorss]

I really don't understand the choice to not have a backlight, could be $20 more expensive, and 1mm thicker. please add a backlight

[@xenotiic8356]

I'll get one once people figure out how to mod in a backlight, or they produce a backlit version. I don't have good lighting often enough to make it worthwhile rn sadly.

[@kapipawa9683]

I really really want one :D gonna probably get one once my moneys come in

[@quarteratom]

On linux devices (and on Android to some degree) you can just sync a folder up with your computer with Syncthing.

[@86davy]

Kinda happy I’m group 5 because by 23 it will be more refined and more people will be messing with them and doing cool stuff by then. It’s group 1 rn I’m not sure if group 2 shipped but it’s still mad early stages so I’m not gonna hate on it yet. Has plenty of time to develop before I get mine