Wave Race 64
Nintendo 64 · 1996
About this game
Wave Race 64 is a jet-ski racing game.
The goal is to beat the other participants in the race by successfully navigating the jet-ski through courses marked by colored buoys.
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Red and yellow buoys must be passed on right and left side, respectively, in order to gain speed and ensure advantage in the race.
Failure to pass the buoys, on the other hand, leads to decrease in speed and eventually disqualification.
Game modes include Warm Up (basically a training session in a course known as Dolphin Park); Time Trials, in which players race against time; Championship, in which players compete in a tournament, choosing one of the four available difficulty levels; and Stunt Mode, where performing various stunts awards players with point.
A two-player split-screen versus mode is available as well.
Players can customize their racers, modifying their parameters, which include grip, handling, acceleration, top speed and collision stability.
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 Wave Race 64 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.
Adding Wave Race 64 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 N64 release dates back to 1996.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5962.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1596.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €55.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €34.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €34.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €9.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €5960.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1595.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.78 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €69.87 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.87 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | PAL | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.43 |
| 2026-07-07 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.43 |
| 2026-07-07 | Complete in Box | PAL | €98.13 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Wave Race 64 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 Wave Race 64 worth?
Wave Race 64 for Nintendo 64 is currently worth €19.20 loose, €22.24 complete in box, and €186.88 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Wave Race 64 rare?
Wave Race 64 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 Wave Race 64?
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 Wave Race 64, loose is €19.20 and CIB is €22.24 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Wave Race 64 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Wave Race 64 is currently worth €19.20 loose, versus €17.43 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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