Metacritic 88
Out of 100
Originally started as "Pro-Am 64" starring Timber the Tiger. Star Fox Adventures began as "Dinosaur Planet", which was originally planned as a Diddy Kong Racing sequel.
Always verify the label print. Original N64 labels have a matte texture. Check for a Nintendo-stamped board inside.
Racing · 1997
Diddy Kong Racing
Nintendo 64 · Value & Price File
Kart racer with planes and hovercrafts plus an adventure mode.
As of June 2026, loose cartridges typically sell for $24–$28, while complete-in-box copies trade for around $100.
Market valuemarket range · June 2026
Loose~$24–$28CIB~$100
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★ Racing · 1997 ★
THE FILE
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1997-11-24
- Genre
- Racing
- Players
- 4
- ROM
- 16 MB
- Save
- EEPROM
- ESRB
- E
- Units Sold
- 4.88M
- Score
- 88 / 100
Collector's Q&A
How much is Diddy Kong Racing worth?
As of June 2026, a loose cartridge typically sells for $24–$28. Complete-in-box copies sell for around $100. Live links in the Price Check panel show the latest numbers.
Why does complete-in-box cost more?
The original box and manual were routinely discarded, so surviving complete sets are genuinely scarce. The box and manual can add at least $62 over the loose price.
How do I spot a fake cartridge?
Authentic carts have a Nintendo-stamped board inside, factory-molded plastic seams, and a board serial that matches the region label. Phillips-head screws instead of Gamebit screws? Treat it as suspect.
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