I used to think about snagging a 64DD a few years back when they were only around $1,000, which felt reasonable for my collection since it’s pretty rare. Now they’ve skyrocketed to about $2,500, and I’m struggling to justify that price. The N64 was my childhood console, so I care about my N64 collection deeply. However, I’ve heard there are only a handful of games for the 64DD, none of which seem to be that impressive. For those who own one, do you think it’s worth the investment?
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My perspective is that it’s more of a collector’s item than a functional piece. If you’re looking to complete your collection and can justify that price for a rare item, go for it! But if you actually want to play games, definitely explore emulation first.
True! If I could get it at a lower price, I’d consider it just for the look under my console.
There are only nine games for the 64DD, and the truth is, you can play most of them on a flash cart anyway. I’d say it’s not worth the investment, especially for what you get. You might find that having the actual hardware isn’t as crucial when you can emulate the experience so easily.
When you put it that way, I kind of feel better about my past purchase of a 32X!
Is Mario Artist even a real game? Feels more like a data utility.
That’s a hefty chunk of change! If you just want to enjoy N64 games but don’t necessarily need the original 64DD, you might want to consider the Summercart64. It’s a great way to play without risking the fragile hardware.
I haven’t tried the 64DD on it yet, but the Summercart64 has been fantastic for my needs.
Thanks for this! I’m definitely planning to get one, especially to keep my real hardware in good shape.
Honestly, a 64DD would probably be at the bottom of my wish list for $2,500. The games aren’t remarkable and can easily be played in emulators for free. If it’s purely for collection purposes, then it makes sense to get one, but I wouldn’t personally recommend it.
Exactly! With so many talented people making it possible to emulate the DD games, buying the hardware loses a lot of its appeal.