Playdate console price rises to $229 next week

The price of the Playdate console will increase by $30 next week. Panic, the company that makes it, announced this change in an email to customers. Starting on March 25, the Playdate will cost $229 instead of $199. Panic explained that the new factory where they produce the Playdate has higher costs. They wanted customers to know about the price change in advance. If you are thinking about buying a Playdate, this is the last week to get it at the current price of $199. The price increase is not related to tariffs affecting other products. The Playdate is made in Malaysia, which has not been hit by these tariffs. For those who still want a Playdate but find the new price too high, Panic plans to offer a limited number of refurbished consoles for $179 starting on March 25.