Ep.120 – Nintendo's Dynamic Drive

Nintendo 64DD (1999)

Today, we'll tell you the story of the Nintendo 64DD, an add-on peripheral for the Nintendo 64 that was released in Japan on December 13, 1999. It was developed with the understanding that its technology would allow Nintendo to create new video game genres. As part of its story, we'll look at its technology, what innovations it brought to the gaming industry, the device itself, and its entire library. We'll also talk about why it was one of Nintendo's successful failures. So stick around and join us for this dynamic trip down Memory Card Lane.