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Welcome to PDForums

We’re thrilled to have you here! PDForums is a community-driven space for Playdate handheld console enthusiasts. Whether you’re a developer, gamer, or just curious about this unique gaming device, this is your home.

What is Playdate?

The Playdate is a unique handheld console by Panic featuring:

A 1-bit black & white screen

A distinctive hand crank controller

A curated library of indie games

An open SDK for homebrew development

Getting Started

1. Introduce yourself in the Community category

2. Browse categories to find topics that interest you

3. Read the Community Guidelines (pinned post)

4. Share your Playdate experiences

Categories Overview

Announcements & Updates - Official news and forum updates

General Discussion - All things Playdate

Games - Game discussions, tips, and reviews

Development - For Playdate developers (SDK, Lua, tools)

Support - Technical help and troubleshooting

Community Creations - Fan art, music, videos

Community - Events, introductions, meetups

Off-Topic - Everything else

Forum Features

Real-time Chat - Coming soon via Chat plugin

Code Highlighting - Share Lua code with syntax highlighting

Mobile Friendly - Full responsive design

Dark Mode - Available in your preferences

Need Help?

Post in the Support category

Message @SamSpudd (admin)

Email: admin@pdforums.com

Let’s build an amazing Playdate community together!

— The PDForums Team