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> If you don’t own a Playdate, well, what are you waiting for? A backlight, for one! It's not a cheap device and I don't generally play games in bright spaces,
by meibo 3y ago
> If you don’t own a Playdate, well, what are you waiting for?
A backlight, for one! It's not a cheap device and I don't generally play games in bright spaces, so I might as well sit this version out until they change their mind.
- msephton 3y agoThe screen technology that is used (Sharp Memory LCD) cannot be backlit—it's technically impossible because it's an opaque screen unlike most other type of LCDs which will let light through. It could be front lit, but then it would be further from the surface, so there would be a big trade-off. Personally, I think they made the right decision because as it is the screen looks like some sort of magical material from outer space.
- nicolas_t 3y agoI have a playdate but unfortunately rarely play it because without a backlight, I'm rarely in a situation where it's comfortable to play my playdate...
- ramraj07 3y agoMaybe you should sell it then? Given its scarce and all..
- nicolas_t 3y agoThe last two times I've tried selling something on ebay, I was scammed. So I'm not really that motivated to bother with doing that.
- ramraj07 3y agoIf you’re a gadget head I’d implore you try and establish a good eBay routine. I find it cathartic to sell my old gadgets there. It’s not just that there’s money to be made but it’s guaranteed that someone gets a use out of your beloved gadget for a bit longer. I recently sold a 13 year old Asus netbook for 50 bucks. It still ran and browsed the internet. I’m sure it’s of some use to someone still.