Hydro Thunder (1999)
Nintendo 64 · 1999
About this game
Port of Midway's arcade boat-racer.
The premise is non-existent, you simply rev up the engines and go on 13 water courses set in Antarctica, the far east, the Greek isles, etc. on different types of futuristic boats.
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Races use the usual arcade checkpoint system and scattered across the courses you'll find an assortment of power-ups and upgrades like nitro boosters.
Graphics are entirely 3D with reflective water effects and realistic bouncing and bucking in the boats.
Multiplayer competitions are supported for 2 players on the PlayStation version.
The PlayStation port has exclusive Circuit and Time Trial modes.
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 Hydro Thunder (1999) 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €219.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €81.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €81.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €219.42 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €86.71 |
| 2026-07-07 | Sealed / New | PAL | €384.57 |
| 2026-07-07 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €393.07 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €78.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Hydro Thunder (1999), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 64 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 Hydro Thunder (1999) worth?
Hydro Thunder (1999) for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €21.86 loose, €81.99 complete in box, and €219.52 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hydro Thunder (1999) rare?
Hydro Thunder (1999) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 64 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Hydro Thunder (1999)?
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 Hydro Thunder (1999), loose is €21.86 and CIB is €81.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Hydro Thunder (1999) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hydro Thunder (1999) is currently worth €21.86 loose, versus €78.18 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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