Building a Tiny 3D Renderer for a Tiny Handheld

# Summary A developer created a 3D software renderer for the Playdate handheld by first testing a raycaster to benchmark the device's performance capabilities. Initial results showed the Playdate lacked sufficient power to match early 3D accelerators like the 3dfx Voodoo or PlayStation, but its small low-resolution 1-bit display offered memory advantages that made creating visuals comparable to 3DO or Sega Saturn-era games feasible. The developer's approach focuses on achieving a certain visual aesthetic rather than replicating the technical capabilities of those older consoles.