Power Drift
Commodore 64 · 1988
About this game
Power Drift is a kart racing game released in arcades by Sega in 1988.
More technologically advanced than Sega's earlier 2.5D racing games, like Hang-On (1985) and Out Run (1986), in Power Drift the entire world and track consist of sprites.
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The upgraded hardware of the Sega Y Board allows individual sprites and the background to be rotated–even while being scaled–making the visuals more dynamic.
Designed and directed by Yu Suzuki, the game was a critical and commercial success upon release in arcades.
It was subsequently ported to various home computers in Europe by Activision in 1989, followed by a PC Engine port published in Japan by Asmik Ace in 1990.
It was not released on Sega consoles until the Sega Ages release for the Sega Saturn in 1998.
About Commodore 64
Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is the best-selling home computer model of all time, with an enormous software library spanning games, productivity tools, and everything in between. C64 game collecting centers on cassette tapes and floppy disks in their original packaging — physical media that's inherently fragile, so complete, working copies from the era are increasingly prized by retro computing collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Power Drift for Commodore 64 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Power Drift to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This C64 release dates back to 1988.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €39.02 |
| 2026-07-16 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.54 |
| 2026-07-16 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €38.96 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.45 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.39 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.87 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.80 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.55 |
| 2026-07-08 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-08 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.40 |
| 2026-07-08 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.58 |
| 2026-07-06 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.68 |
| 2026-07-06 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.43 |
| 2026-07-06 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.33 |
| 2026-07-04 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.43 |
| 2026-07-04 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.33 |
| 2026-07-04 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €32.68 |
| 2026-06-30 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €20.50 |
| 2026-06-30 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €57.54 |
| 2026-06-30 | Sealed / New | PAL | €114.85 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Power Drift has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Power Drift worth?
Power Drift for Commodore 64 is currently worth €39.02 loose, €57.54 complete in box, and €114.85 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Power Drift rare?
Power Drift has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Power Drift?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Power Drift, loose is €39.02 and CIB is €57.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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