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Limited Edition Commemorative Golden Doom Floppy Disk Replicas Available for Pre-Order
Key points
- GameStop offers a $29.99 pre-order for Doom floppy disk replicas.
- The set includes two imitation gold-plated disks and a display stand.
- These are non-functional collectibles without game data.
- Only 5,000 units are available worldwide.
Commemorative Doom Floppy Disks Released
GameStop has made available for pre-order a limited edition set of Doom Floppy Disk Limited Edition Imitation Gold Plated Replicas. Priced at $29.99, the set includes two non-functional floppy disks, a commemorative box, and a display stand. These items are designed to replicate the appearance of the original Doom v1.2 shareware release media.
Product Details and Availability
Manufactured by Fanattik, these replicas are described as imitation gold-plated and are individually numbered, with a total of 5,000 units produced globally. Pre-orders are open at GameStop in the US and directly from Fanattik in the UK for £19.99. The replicas maintain the 89 x 89 mm dimensions of a 3.5-inch floppy disk but lack any movable parts or game data.
Context of Physical Media in Gaming
The release of these non-functional game media replicas reflects a trend in the gaming industry where physical collectibles are sold without accompanying digital content. This occurs as the industry increasingly moves towards digital-only distribution for games. The original Doom v1.2 shareware edition, released in February 1994, was distributed on two floppy disks and is notable for introducing modem support to the game.
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Reporting from
GameStop has listed a limited edition replica set of two "imitation gold plated" Doom floppy disks for pre-order at $29.99. These non-functional collectibles are inspired by the original Doom v1.2 shareware release and do not contain game data, highlighting a trend of physical media sales without digital content.