Duane Beckett
When it comes to game consoles, Nintendo has a long history. It’s one filled with some of the oddest accessories imaginable, many of which failed horribly. Still, that adds to their collector charm in a strange sort of way.
These forgotten Nintendo accessories were built to change how people played or connected to games. Today, collectors want these gadgets because they’re odd, often scarce, and sometimes quite valuable.
Nintendo 64DD Disk Drive
Nintendo’s 64DD was a disk-drive add-on for the Nintendo 64. It was released in Japan on December 11, 1999. It attached to the bottom of the N64 and used rewritable magnetic disks, with Randnet support for limited online features.
SlashGear reported that it arrived after long delays, sold poorly, and was discontinued after only a small run. PriceCharting information shows current values around $1,700 loose, $2,756 complete, and $7,442 new.
Collectors look for tested units, including the box, manuals, plus Randnet-related pieces, and low-yellowing hardware. A complete set is a real big-ticket item.
GameCube ASCII Keyboard Controller
The GameCube ASCII Keyboard Controller was a Japan-only 2002 accessory built for “Phantasy Star Online,” combining a normal GameCube controller with a skinny full keyboard in the middle.
According to SlashGear, it needed two controller ports and was criticized because the keys were so small. Still, when it comes to collectibility, rarity wins. Information from PriceCharting shows it at about $253 loose, $342 complete, and $550 new.
Collectors want clean white plastic, working inputs, the original box, and examples tied clearly to the ASC-1901PO model. If you have a sealed one, consider it a top end collectible.
Satellaview
Satellaview was Nintendo’s 1995 satellite modem accessory for the Super Famicom, released only in Japan through a partnership with St.GIGA. PriceCharting states it launched on April 24, 1995, and lets users download games, magazines, and other broadcast content.
I’ve always found this one fascinating because it feels like Nintendo tried online distribution before most living rooms were ready for it, and it quickly fell into the forgotten Nintendo accessories category. Current PriceCharting values sit near $114 loose, $750 complete, and $839 new.
Collectors look for the base unit, BS-X memory pack cartridge, clean box and manuals, plus tested parts.
Nintendo 64 Mouse
The Nintendo 64 Mouse was sold in Japan with “Mario Artist: Paint Studio” for the 64DD, not as a regular standalone retail accessory. SlashGear stated that it was a simple two-button mouse with the Nintendo logo, built mainly for Nintendo’s art software on the failed 64DD platform.
PriceCharting lists the Mario Artist mouse set for about $235 loose, $517 complete, and $1,396 new. Collectors usually want the mouse with the Paint Studio disk, box, and inserts. A lone mouse is neat, but the full set is what has the top value.
Nintendo 64 Glove Controller
Reality Quest’s Nintendo 64 Glove Controller tried to revive the Power Glove idea for a new generation. Wired’s 1997 product roundup put The Glove at $89.95 and described it as a right-hand controller using finger buttons and wrist-sensing movement for systems including the N64.
SlashGear found it was more novelty than daily driver, partly because it could feel clunky and tiring. PriceCharting information shows today’s value at around $79 loose, $119 complete, and $292 new.
Collectors check the straps, fingertip buttons, sensors, box, manual, and whether it actually works.