Road Trip: The Arcade Edition
Nintendo GameCube · 2002
About this game
In this RPG-lite version of Choro Q , you drive a car to various towns.
In each town, you can talk to other cars, complete quests, race, compete in mini-games such as car golf, car soccer, and car roulette, and upgrade your car with hundreds of different parts.
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You can also collect photos of scenic locations, collect coins scattered around the terrain, and collect stamps for completing various tasks.
There's a story to the game to support the need to race and upgrade.
The world president, also a car, has had enough of being a president and wants to quit.
He has decided to award the presidency to the winner of the World Grand Prix (WGP), or more precisely the winner of the WGP can challenge the president for the title.
All-in-all that sets the scene for a lot of racing because to have a chance of winning the WGP, the player needs two teammates and a Super-A license.
To get a Super-A license, the player must finish all nine class A races in at least sixth place, but to enter those races, they will need an A license.
To get an A license, they must finish all class B races in at least sixth place, but to enter those races, they will need a B license.
To get a B license, they must finish all six class C races in at least sixth place.
Winning races earns cash and cash can be spent on upgrades.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Road Trip: The Arcade Edition for Nintendo GameCube 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.
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Market values by condition
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NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €26.22 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €31.77 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Road Trip: The Arcade Edition, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
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 Road Trip: The Arcade Edition worth?
Road Trip: The Arcade Edition for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €31.77 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Road Trip: The Arcade Edition rare?
Road Trip: The Arcade Edition has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo GameCube titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Road Trip: The Arcade Edition?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Road Trip: The Arcade Edition worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Road Trip: The Arcade Edition is currently worth €31.77 loose, versus €26.22 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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