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
- Introduce yourself in the Community category
- Browse categories to find topics that interest you
- Read the Community Guidelines (pinned post)
- 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