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Playdate gets a matching yellow charger that's dirt cheap

The Playdate AC Charger has a USB-A port. (Image source: Playdate)
The Playdate AC Charger has a USB-A port. (Image source: Playdate)
More than two years after the launch of its unique gaming handheld, Panic has released a charger that owners can purchase. The AC charger comes in the same yellow color as the Playdate and is pretty cheap, too.

It has been more than 2 years since Panic released Playdate, the quirky yellow-colored handheld with a monochrome screen and a crank. Like some phone manufacturers, Panic doesn't ship the handheld with a charger, and while any USB charger will do, Panic has now released its own charging adapter for the Playdate.

The Playdate ships in a flat yellow box, and from the thickness, it is obvious a charger isn't included. However, buyers do get a matching yellow USB-A to USB-C cable for charging the device or connecting it to a computer. To match the device and charging cable, Panic has released a charging brick in the same yellow color.

The Playdate AC charger has an American plug but it's neither foldable nor retractable. (Image source: Panic)
The Playdate AC charger has an American plug but it's neither foldable nor retractable. (Image source: Panic)

The charging brick is a small rectangular box with a 10W power output, a NEMA Type 1 plug (for North America and Japan) and a USB-A port at the top. While a USB-C port would have been nice, Panic's decision to go with USB-A makes sense since it ships the Playdate with a USB-A cable.

The Playdate AC adapter is dirt cheap at just $5, and you can purchase it along with an extra USB cable for the same $5 price. Panic is offering a 1 year warranty on the charger. Delivery within the USA takes about a week while international orders take between 2 to 4 weeks.

Buy Anker Nano 30W USB-C GaN Charger on Amazon for $19.99.

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Habeeb Onawole, 2024-12-10 (Update: 2024-12-10)