Playdate Manual
Learn the basics of your Playdate and how to start playing.
Hardware
Details about Playdate's hardware and accessories.
Getting Started with your Playdate
All the information you need to know about your Playdate
Waking up your new Playdate
Your Playdate may be in deep sleep on arrival. Here's how to wake it up.
Troubleshooting Your Playdate
Some hardware issues you might run into, and how to fix them!
How to clean your Playdate
Tips for cleaning your Playdate.
Plug in your Playdate to keep your device alive!
Leaving it without power will kill the battery.
Force-restarting your Playdate
How to soft-reset your Playdate using a paperclip.
The Specs
All the details about Playdate's hardware.
How do I receive games and updates?
Connect your Playdate to the internet to automatically receive new games and system updates.
Playdate ports
On the bottom of your Playdate, you'll find a USB-C port, a headphone jack, and a condenser microphone.
Does Playdate support Bluetooth?
Playdate will not support Bluetooth at launch, but will gain some functionality in the future.