Panic Playdate Review: The Weirdest, Best Fidget Game Console Ever - CNET
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Little, yellow, different. This indie handheld game system breaks lots of rules.
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Panic Playdate Review: Crank-Enabled Handheld Indie Magic - Video - CNET
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Review: Playdate earns its $179 price tag with cute design, memorable games [Updated]
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Review: Playdate earns its $179 price tag with cute design, memorable games [Updated]
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Playdate preview: You won't believe how fun this dorky, $179 game system is
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Review: Playdate earns its $179 price tag with cute design, memorable games [Updated]
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Review: Playdate is a refreshing and unique gaming handheld, but keep your expectations weird
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All our coverage of the Panic Playdate handheld - The Verge
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Panic Playdate vs. Analogue Pocket: Indie Gaming Handhelds Compared - CNET
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Review: Playdate is a refreshing and unique gaming handheld, but keep your expectations weird
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Panic Playdate Review: Tiny, Fun, Creative
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New pocket-sized game console offers novelty and nostalgia : NPR