I would've got one if it wasn't so pricey for these specs.
You can get a cheap Anbernic for 40-60$ running linux, with decent ARM CPU and a good backlighted screen.
...but what do you do with it? Play emulators? The Playdate has bespoke games designed for it, and many people say it's worth the price.
Tbh I find it a bit weird to talk about leisure devices like a handheld in terms of pure specs as if it was a server for number crunching. I use it to have fun, and (for me at least) a huge part of that is UI and ease-of-use.
...but what do you do with it? Play emulators? The Playdate has bespoke games designed for it, and many people say it's worth the price.
Tbh I find it a bit weird to talk about leisure devices like a handheld in terms of pure specs as if it was a server for number crunching. I use it to have fun, and (for me at least) a huge part of that is UI and ease-of-use.