As spotted by a Reddit user this weekend, Panic is currently selling a macaroni yellow charging brick to match the yellow cable that comes with the distinctive yellow Playdate. Say yellow again. The good news for those who want a complete set of matching accessories is that they cost just $5. The bad news is that shipping is almost twice as expensive as the cheapest option, so it’s a little hard to justify buying it alone.
The 10W power adapter also features a USB-A connection, so it will work with existing Playdate charging cables, but is otherwise outdated given the general shift to USB-C connectivity. Please also be careful. At this time, Panic only sells versions compatible with the two-prong plug type that is standard in North America and Japan. Needless to say, there’s absolutely no way anyone will need this – our Playdates are charging just fine without it so far – but I’ve already bought the pizza case on the site now that it’s back in stock. If you are, of course, make a fuss.
