64DD Spotted in Akihabara - But Is £1,800/€2,050/$2,400 a Fair Price?
Reddit user melvin1998 found a complete Nintendo 64DD in an Akihabara retro shop for ¥327,800 (£1,811). With fewer than 15,000 ever sold, is that price reasonable?
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I’m Aiko Tanaka, a Tokyo-based retro gamer. I share English updates about classic consoles, rare finds, and other stories. From Famicom to Dreamcast, I celebrate the nostalgia and craftsmanship of gaming’s golden age.
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