Deliberately lo-fi yellow handheld with hand crank - hardware by Teenage Engineering
Playdate cures 'touch screen psychosis' through physical, tactile controls with zero-latency interaction. Designed by Teenage Engineering with Panic, it embraces constraints—a 1-bit screen focuses on gameplay, while the analog crank adds a novel physical dimension. Gaming as play, not productivity.
Signature$229
A pocket-sized handheld gaming console with a 1-bit reflective display, d-pad, A+B buttons, and a signature fold-out analog crank. Includes 24 Season One games delivered weekly.
Signature$249
Playdate console bundled with the magnetic folding cover. Available in purple, yellow, aqua, or pizza box design. Save $14 over buying separately.
Signature$34
Magnetic folding cover made of durable synthetic leather that aligns with Playdate's corner screws. When closed, it looks like an electronic ice cream sandwich.
$19
Bright yellow 100% cotton tote bag with a Playdate-sized interior pocket and steel grommets at corners matching the console's corner screws.
$5
USB-A to USB-C cable in signature Playdate yellow, 4.5 feet long. Supports power and data transfer for charging and game development.
$10
Self-service repair kit for the crank thumb—includes replacement thumb pad, screw with thread adhesive, and 1.3mm wrench. Embodies right-to-repair principles.
🇸🇪 SE · $59-$2,199
Teenage Engineering creates high-quality, well-designed electronic products with a 'no fuzz' philosophy featuring simple geometry, basic color palettes, and intuitive functionality. Their design draws inspiration from vintage portable electronics and Nintendo's Game & Watch, blending retro aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to make professional music tools feel like beloved toys.
🇺🇸 US · $220-$500
Analogue makes products to celebrate and explore the history of video games with the respect it deserves. Their FPGA-based hardware faithfully recreates classic consoles at the transistor level - no emulation, zero lag, total accuracy. The design approach follows 'perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away,' resulting in minimal, modern reimaginings of beloved gaming hardware.
🇺🇸 US · $$$
ModRetro creates authentic retro gaming hardware using premium materials like magnesium alloy, sapphire glass, and PBT buttons. Their pixel-perfect approach rejects modern upscaling in favor of original resolution displays that honor the artistic intent of classic games.
🇺🇸 US · $300-$600
Critter & Guitari creates playful, handcrafted electronic instruments that combine professional audio capability with tactile, toylike interfaces. Founded on a belief that instruments should be immediately accessible and inspire experimentation, their designs feature colorful wooden enclosures, maple keys, and intuitive controls that encourage musical exploration.
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🇺🇸 US · $200-$400
Work Louder creates modular keyboards for digital creators with a philosophy of 'all work & no play' - making professional tools that feel playful, versatile, and above all else, creative. They believe people do their best work when it doesn't feel like work at all, blending the desire for innovation with a willingness to break from convention in a product category typically seen as a mere plastic shell around a motherboard.
🇬🇧 GB · $99-$799
Nothing celebrates the beauty of raw technology through radical transparency, revealing internal components as visual elements rather than hiding them. Founded by Carl Pei in partnership with Teenage Engineering, the brand removes barriers between people and technology by stripping away the superficial and focusing on what adds true value. Their Glyph Interface and transparent designs challenge fundamental assumptions about premium product aesthetics.