Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale]
Nintendo 64 · 1999
About this game
It's an island takeover when the evil space wizard, Wizpig, discovers Tiger Island! After the islands prized racetracks become sealed up, Timber Tiger contacts his friend Diddy Kong to help him reclaim the racetracks and save the island before his parents return.
Along for the ride are the Kremling spy Krunch, Bumper Badger, Banjo (prior to meeting Kazooie in Banjo-Kazooie ), pre-sweary Conker , Tiptup Turtle, and Pipsy Mouse.
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Diddy Kong Racing is a racing game with similarities to Mario Kart 64 , in that you race with a variety of cheery racers while using weapons.
However, the similarities end there.
DKR includes an adventure mode, which features bosses, an overworld to explore, many hidden secrets, the addition of hovercrafts and planes, and a unique way of racing called the "Silver Coin Challenge".
In this mode, in addition to coming first, you must also find the eight Silver Coins deviously hidden throughout the courses (some in alternate paths).
The game also features a strategic method of using weapons.
Each colored balloon on the track matches a specific weapon, and collecting the same type of balloon multiple times in a row powers it up (to a maximum of three times).
This gives the player the choice of snatching every balloon available and using it immediately, or storing the existing weapon, and using a more powerful version of it later.
Up to four players can compete in the races, but in order to play new tracks, they must first be unlocked in the single player game.
There are also four battle modes of play - two standard deathmatch maps, a capture-the-flag style battle where you must nab eggs and hatch three of them in your home nest, and another where you must be the first to return ten bananas to your treasure chest (with the limitation of only being able to hold two at any one time).
About Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64 (1996) stuck with cartridges after most competitors moved to CDs, trading longer load times for near-instant game access and durability that's held up well over nearly three decades. N64 cartridges are largely intact and functional today, and while common titles are affordable, several late-release and multiplayer-focused games with smaller print runs have become firmly established as valuable collector pieces.
Gamevaro tracks Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale] for Nintendo 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €773.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €773.44 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-U | €1127.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €762.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €762.83 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €764.61 |
| 2026-06-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €764.61 |
| 2026-06-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €766.60 |
| 2026-06-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €766.40 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €759.82 |
| 2026-06-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €759.82 |
| 2026-06-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €759.82 |
| 2026-06-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €761.52 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €756.83 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Condition matters a lot for collector value: loose (cartridge/disc only), complete-in-box (CIB, with original packaging and manual) and factory-sealed copies are tracked separately because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale] worth?
Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale] for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €1127.08 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale] rare?
Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale] 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 Diddy Kong Racing [Not for Resale]?
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.
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