Playdate’s crank control input has been an idea 8 years in the making - Polygon

From nearly day one, Panic’s portable console Playdate has been defined by a single feature hanging off its right side — a crank control input. We spent time with Panic to discover the long road to making it a reality.

Since the introduction of portable gaming, each new handheld has been designed to stand out from the crowd which has often meant more power, but also unique features that some might consider gimmicks… [+21724 chars]

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