Square Enix has unveiled a new line of sound-playing game cartridge business card cases based on the Dragon Quest series. Modeled after the classic cartridges from Nintendo's Famicom era, the collection recreates the designs of the first four games as functional cases with built-in audio.
All four versions are scheduled for release on March 6, 2027, and are now available to preorder through the official Square Enix e-STORE. Each is priced at 4,950 yen.
Beyond faithfully recreating the look of the original cartridges, each case can store business cards and play music. Pressing the button on the side triggers classic tracks from the corresponding game, along with the familiar level-up jingle. Square Enix has also included a hidden sound in each version, with a chance of a special melody playing at random. Exactly what those secret sounds are remains under wraps.
The lineup covers the original Dragon Quest, released in 1986, along with Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line, Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, and Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Each case includes three different tracks, letting fans pick their favorite chapter of the series to carry around or display.
According to the official specifications, each case measures approximately 108 mm wide, 16 mm deep, and 68 mm tall, and comes with three LR44 test batteries preinstalled. Besides holding business cards, it can also store small everyday items or serve as a compact desk collectible.
via： GAME Watch