Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
The second game in the Famicom Grand Prix series.
In a departure from its predecessor, Famicom Grand Prix II features a behind-the-car view similar to Outrun and Rad Racer .
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Rather than consisting of a handful of short tracks, 3D Hot Rally provides three long tracks consisting of a variety of different terrain types giving the feel of an actual rally race.
Each track has multiple routes to the finish line, requiring you to find the best path to victory.
The game features three cars to choose from: the speedy Kattobi coupe, the balanced Yonque truck, or the rugged Monster buggy.
In order to complete a race, players must reach each checkpoint within a certain time limit.
If the limit is crossed too late, time is subtracted from their bank.
If the time bank is depleted, the race is over.
Successfully reaching a checkpoint before the time limit is reached banks extra time.
Players can also collect exclamation marks scattered throughout the tracks.
Collecting enough exclamation marks to fill the dash meter allows temporary access to the hot dash, a fifth gear that greatly increases speed.
Before each race, you're asked to place a repair point somewhere on the track, allowing you to repair any damage done to your car, so long as you pick a route that leads you past that checkpoint.
Taking too much damage puts you out of the race.
As the name implies, 3D Hot Rally allows you to use the Famicom 3D System glasses to give the race a real feeling of depth.
It also challenged players to submit their best times via Famicom Disk Fax kiosks located in various stores for a chance to win a Disk-kun stationary set.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally for Nintendo Entertainment System 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €23.19 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €55.76 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €50.69 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.78 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.88 |
| 2026-05-27 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €37.13 |
| 2026-05-27 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €37.13 |
| 2026-05-27 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €37.13 |
| 2026-05-27 | Item only | NTSC-J | €37.13 |
| 2026-05-27 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €37.13 |
| 2026-05-27 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €37.13 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.70 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.71 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.83 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.96 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €55.51 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €50.46 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System 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 Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally worth?
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €37.13 loose, €26.88 complete in box, and €50.69 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally rare?
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally?
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 Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally, loose is €37.13 and CIB is €26.88 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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