Nintendo 64DD
The Nintendo 64DD (DD meaning Disk Drive) was a magnetic disk add-on for the Nintendo 64. It was considered too late in the fifth generation and flopped on its release in Japan in 1999. When it came out, the Dreamcast had already been released and soon for Nintendo fans the GameCube was developed with a built-in CD drive. For these reasons, it was unsuccessful, and only few games were ever released for it. The console was released only in Japan and it was discontinued in February 2001. Games such as Super Mario 64 2 (the sequel to Nintendo 64's 1996 game, Super Mario 64) were planned, but were cancelled. Instead, in 2004, an enhanced Nintendo DS remake called Super Mario 64 DS and was released the same day as the original DS and featured more characters, more stars, and better graphics. Only four Mario games were released on the 64 Disk Drive, all from the Mario Artist series.
 A Nintendo 64, with the 64DD installed. | |
| Developer | Nintendo, Alps Electric |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alps Electric |
| Type | Video game console peripheral |
| Generation | Fifth generation (32-bit/64-bit era) |
| Release date | JP December 1, 1999 |
| Retail availability | 1999–2001 |
| Discontinued | JP February 28, 2001 |
| Units shipped | 15,000 (estimated) |
| Media | Magnetic disk (64 MB) |
| Storage | 36 megabit ROM (audio/font)[1] |
| Input | Microphone[1] |
| Camera | Game Boy Camera |
| Connectivity | 28.8 kbps dialup modem[1] |
| Online services | Randnet[2] |
| Dimensions | 10.2" x 7.5" x 3.1" (260mm x 190mm x 78.7mm)[1] |
| Weight | 3.53 lbs (1.6kg)[1] |
| Related articles | Nintendo 64 |
Nintendo 64DD Media
The 64DD shown unattached. The 64DD is a magnetic disk storage drive for the Nintendo 64.
Nintendo 64DD game disk of Doshin the Giant playable only a Nintendo 64DD docked under a japanese Nintendo 64. This game was ported on GameCube with slightly improved graphics.
The back of a 64DD floppy disk, for the 64DD add-on drive for the Nintendo 64 video game console.
The requisite 4MB RAM Expansion Pak is bundled with the 64DD.
The Nintendo 64 modem cartridge was bundled with the system and the Randnet subscription.
The Nintendo 64 mouse is bundled only with the Mario Artist: Paint Studio game for 64DD.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Schneider, Peer (February 9, 2001). "Everything About the 64DD". IGN. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Partners". Recruit. Archived from the original on August 22, 2002. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
