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Limited Run Opens Pre-Orders for Doom SNES Cartridges and New Rumble Controller

Pre-orders close August 8 followed by shipments scheduled for early 2026.

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Overview

  • Standard SNES Doom cartridges cost $100; collector’s editions go for $175; rumble controllers are sold separately for $35.
  • Both editions feature 14 new levels absent from the original release, performance enhancements, nightmare mode, circle strafing, built-in rumble support.
  • The collector’s edition is limited to 666 copies; it includes a numbered certificate of authenticity, a premium embossed foil box.
  • The project is led by original SNES port programmer Randal Linden, including open-source tools allowing modders to integrate rumble into other SNES titles.
  • The launch commemorates the 30th anniversary of Doom’s SNES debut, riding nostalgia-driven demand for authentic retro cartridges.