Final Lap
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
Final Lap by Namco is considered by many to be the spiritual successor to Pole Position .
This fairly straightforward Formula 1 racing game features a single track like the first Pole Position, this time a replica of the Suzuka Circuit which had just been added to Formula 1.
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Final Lap's claim to fame was the ability to link up to eight cabinets together for a massive race, unheard of at the time and commonplace on many racing games made afterward.
The NES version has different features and mechanics, and could be considered a separate game in its own right.
There is a one or two player mode which is raced via split-screen, and up to eight players can take turns playing in a tournament mode.
The initial race takes place on an oval track in New York while subsequent tracks with more challenging turns and corners will take players all over the world; from Mexico to Monaco.
Each car can be upgraded before a race with allotted points to customize the tires, engine, brakes, and nitro.
Nitro is kicked in by pressing up on the control pad.
Colliding into competitors will bump your car back but sliding into billboards on the side can cause your vehicle to spin out.
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 Final Lap 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.
Adding Final Lap 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 NES release dates back to 1988.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €67.51 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.82 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.88 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.72 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €67.40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €67.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €67.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €19.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €61.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €67.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.81 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Final Lap 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 Final Lap worth?
Final Lap for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €16.99 loose, €19.28 complete in box, and €61.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Final Lap rare?
Final Lap 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 Final Lap?
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 Final Lap, loose is €16.99 and CIB is €19.28 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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