A Doom floppy disk replica with imitation-gold plating is listed by GameStop for $29.99, with a displayed release date of September 6, 2026. Buyers should read the listing closely: it calls the product a single limited-edition replica, not a playable reissue of the game, and its availability text is contradictory.
GameStop’s page includes “Pre-Order” language for home delivery while also displaying “Currently Unavailable.” It says store pickup is unavailable. That is enough reason to check the retailer’s current page before treating the listing as an open preorder.
What comes with the Doom floppy disk replica?
According to GameStop’s product description, the package includes an 89 by 89 mm imitation-gold-plated replica, a display stand, and a box using original Doom game artwork. GameStop lists it as officially licensed and says production is limited to 5,000 units worldwide, each individually numbered on the reverse.
The supplied product pages do not support the claim that buyers receive two disks. GameStop and Bethesda Gear both use singular wording for the product, calling it a “Replica.” Bethesda Gear describes the same display item at $27.99, but marks it out of stock and offers a back-in-stock notification option.
One useful distinction: the retailer copy presents this as a collectible modeled on a floppy disk, not as a software release. Tom’s Hardware reports that the replicas are non-functioning and contain no game data, though that detail does not appear in the supplied GameStop or Bethesda Gear listings. Anyone buying it for Doom itself should not infer that a copy of the game is included from the first-party product descriptions.
Why do the listings disagree on price and date?
Different sellers are publishing different terms. GameStop lists $29.99 and the September 6 release date. Bethesda Gear lists $27.99 but says the item is out of stock. Merchoid lists it at $44.99, including taxes and shipping, with an estimated August 2026 shipment date that it warns may change because of manufacturing delays.
Even the nostalgia specs are not fully aligned. Bethesda Gear says the collectible honors a 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy disk, while GameStop’s description says 1.2 MB. Both agree on the display object’s 89 mm square dimensions, which are approximately 3.5 inches per side.
For prospective collectors, the package GameStop describes is a numbered display replica with an artwork box and stand. The listed price, fulfillment status, and dates vary by retailer, so none should be treated as universal terms.
This story draws on original reporting from Tom's Hardware.
