Comment by meibo
1 year ago
> If you don’t own a Playdate, well, what are you waiting for? A backlight, for one! It's not a cheap device and I don't generally play games in bright spaces, so I might as well sit this version out until they change their mind.
The screen technology that is used (Sharp Memory LCD) cannot be backlit—it's technically impossible because it's an opaque screen unlike most other type of LCDs which will let light through. It could be front lit, but then it would be further from the surface, so there would be a big trade-off. Personally, I think they made the right decision because as it is the screen looks like some sort of magical material from outer space.
I have a playdate but unfortunately rarely play it because without a backlight, I'm rarely in a situation where it's comfortable to play my playdate...
Maybe you should sell it then? Given its scarce and all..
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