You Can’t Play It, but You’ll Probably Want It: Limited-Edition Gold DOOM Floppy Disk Replica Announced

Originally released by id Software in 1993, the first DOOM played a major role in popularizing the first-person shooter genre. The game has since been ported to almost every imaginable platform and device, but its original PC release was also distributed on 3.5-inch floppy disks.

Now, those classic DOOM disks have been reborn as a rather flashy gold-colored collectible.

According to a report published by TechEBlog on August 3, 2026, UK-based collectibles manufacturer Fanattik has opened orders for the DOOM – Floppy Disk Limited Edition Imitation Gold Replica.

DOOM – Floppy Disk Limited Edition Imitation Gold Replica
https://www.wearefanattik.com/products/doom-floppy-disk-limited-edition-imitation-gold-plated-replica

A Golden Floppy Disk Set Limited to 5,000 Units

This officially licensed collectible is modeled after the 3.5-inch floppy disks associated with the original DOOM.

The replicas are finished with imitation gold plating and measure 89 × 89 mm—the same dimensions as a standard 3.5-inch floppy disk. Each set is individually numbered on the reverse and is limited to just 5,000 units worldwide.

The set comes in a box featuring the original DOOM artwork and also includes a display stand for placing the disks on a shelf or desk.

Its main features include:

Officially licensed DOOM collectible
Limited to 5,000 units worldwide
Individually numbered on the reverse
Measures 89 × 89 mm
Imitation gold-plated finish
Display stand included

These Disks Are Strictly for Display

Although they may look like real floppy disks, they cannot be inserted into a PC to install DOOM.

According to TechEBlog, the two replicas are non-functional and contain no game data. The protective metal shutters and write-protect mechanisms do not move either, making this a purely decorative display piece shaped like a pair of floppy disks.

It might have been interesting to turn them into floppy disk-shaped USB drives containing a copy of the game. Still, there is something strangely admirable about selling what is essentially “unplayable game media” with absolutely no attempt to make it practical.

What Was DOOM v1.2?

The original DOOM was released in December 1993, while version 1.2—the release that inspired this replica set—arrived on February 17, 1994.

Among its additions were support for multiplayer matches over modems and null-modem cables, the introduction of the “Nightmare!” difficulty level, and several improvements to mouse and joystick controls.

At the time, DOOM was widely distributed using the shareware model. The free version included the entire first episode, Knee-Deep in the Dead, consisting of nine complete levels.

Rather than being a short demo, it offered a substantial portion of the game at no cost. Players who enjoyed it could then pay to order the registered version, which included all three of the original episodes.

The shareware edition of DOOM v1.2 was distributed on two floppy disks, while the registered version reportedly shipped on four disks containing the complete three-episode campaign.

Priced at £19.99 in the UK and $29.99 in the US

Fanattik lists the DOOM floppy disk replica at £19.99, with taxes included and shipping calculated during checkout. The company’s online store supports multiple countries and regional currencies, although final pricing and shipping availability may vary depending on the customer’s location.

In the United States, GameStop has also listed the collectible for $29.99.

Fanattik: £19.99
GameStop: $29.99

The Original DOS Version Is Still Available to Play

The collectible itself does not contain the game, but the original DOOM remains legally available on modern platforms.

The current DOOM + DOOM II release is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. It combines the original games with additional episodes, community-created mods, modernized controls and online multiplayer features.

The Steam and GOG versions also include the original DOS editions of DOOM and DOOM II, making it possible to experience the games in a form much closer to their original PC releases.

Displaying the golden floppy disks next to a PC running the DOS version might therefore be one way to complete the experience.

Since the disks contain no data and do not function as actual storage media, this is certainly not a practical product. However, as floppy disks themselves gradually become symbols of an earlier era of computing and gaming, preserving them in collectible form may not be such a bad idea.

With only 5,000 units being produced worldwide, the set could be particularly tempting for collectors of DOOM merchandise and classic PC game packaging.

Souce TechEBlog