Development for the original Jak and Daxter began in early 1999. Although the title was originally intended for only the Dreamcast, the success of 3D platforming games on the Nintendo 64 and the capabilities of the GameCube convinced Naughty Dog developers to make the title a multiplaform release. Over the course of nearly three years, the team developed a game with a seamless world reminiscent of a sandbox game. The original Jak and Daxter was released in late 2001 for the Dreamcast and GameCube, with some parts of the world receiving the game in 2002.