Metacritic 92
Out of 100
The game exists because a Nintendo programmer experimented with the N64 hardware and discovered it could realistically model water - this tech demo caught Miyamoto's attention.
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Racing, Sports · 1996
Wave Race 64
Nintendo 64 · Value & Price File
Jet ski racing with realistic water physics that were groundbreaking for the time.
PriceCharting-based USD reference ranges (date unverified) are ~$16–$18 loose and ~$55–$65 complete in box. Ranges add a rounded margin; actual sale prices vary. Shipping and tax are excluded.
Estimated valuedate unverified
- Loose
- ~$16–$18
- Complete in box
- ~$55–$65
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★ Racing, Sports · 1996 ★
THE FILE
- Developer
- Nintendo EAD
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1996-11-05
- Genre
- Racing, Sports
- Players
- 2
- ROM
- 8 MB
- Save
- Controller Pak
- ESRB
- K-A
- Units Sold
- 2.45M
- Score
- 92 / 100
Collector's Q&A
How much is Wave Race 64 worth?
PriceCharting-based USD reference ranges (date unverified) are ~$16–$18 loose and ~$55–$65 complete in box. Ranges add a rounded margin; actual sale prices vary. Shipping and tax are excluded.
Why does complete-in-box cost more?
Box and manual condition, completeness, and edition affect a CIB copy’s price. The difference between these references is not a guaranteed sale premium.
How do I spot a fake cartridge?
Compare the shell, label, screws, and PCB with documented authentic examples for the same region and board revision. Nintendo markings and security screws are useful clues, but replacement shells and legitimate repairs mean no single detail proves authenticity.
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