The Nintendo 64 Disk Drive (64DD) was a unique release from the company that quickly became a notorious flop. With only 10 games and limited sales, it is now considered a rare piece of gaming history. Even rarer is the 64DD Development Kit, which was sent to studios before the release of the console for game design purposes.
Recently, Rerez’ Shane Luis had the opportunity to unbox a brand new 64DD Development Kit for a game collector. He documented the process with a series of photos, giving us a glimpse into this rare piece of gaming hardware. The kit came with official Nintendo documentation in Japanese, unused development disks and labels, an N64 cart, and two cart adapters.
The Development Kit itself was carefully wrapped in plastic and showcased from all angles in the unboxing photos. When all the pieces were put together, it created an impressive stack of gaming equipment. This unique add-on to the Nintendo 64 console is a sight to behold, and the unboxing process provided a rare look at this piece of gaming history.
For those interested in learning more about the history of the Nintendo 64DD, Time Extension, our sister site, has provided a detailed rundown of the peripheral’s development and launch. The unboxing of the 64DD Development Kit is a fascinating look at a rare piece of gaming history, and we would love to hear your thoughts on it. Let us know in the comments below.
