Absolute Drift
Nintendo Switch · 2015
About this game
Absolute Drift is a top-down racing game about the art of drifting, controlling a car on tracks and in environments where stunts and drifts have to be performed.
The game has no races, there is always only a single car and no opponents, except to compare the best scores on global leaderboards.
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The car is controlled through four keys to accelerate, brake/reverse and go left or right.
There is also a separate handbrake and optionally shifting gears can be enabled when the driving assists are lowered.
The drifting is based on the speed and the player has to strategically apply braking and countersteering to maintain a good drift.
Drifts in succession built up combos, but these are lost when an obstacle or a part of the environment is hit.
The game has five large free-roaming areas, each with a different theme, where missions can be completed such as drifting in specific sections, performing donuts, jumping over obstacles, collecting spinning items or staying close to poles.
Each of these opens up new tracks in the main racing modes: drifting on a regular track, mountain drifting with elevation, and Driftkhana as an arena to score as much points as possible in a limited amount of time.
There are more than 24 of these levels.
When all missions are completed in one of the large areas, the next one is opened up.
Six different cars can be unlocked and they can be customized with paint jobs.
There is no lives or health system, players only race for the highest amount of points.
The game uses a drum 'n bass soundtrack.
Zen Edition On August 16, 2016, an update called the Zen Edition was released which added several new features, including: The existing 34 tracks are complemented with new event challenges that provide additional tasks to complete.
There are five new midnight events, set at night.
The game now supports replays and ghost cars.
There is a new tutorial and in-game guide to help new players ease into the game’s features and controls.
The game now supports different
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Absolute Drift for Nintendo Switch 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 Absolute Drift 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 NSW release dates back to 2015.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €32.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €32.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.30 |
| 2026-06-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €30.71 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €37.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €13.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €33.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €5.67 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.70 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.11 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €33.77 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €7.70 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €32.45 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €19.18 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €14.05 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €7.70 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €35.69 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Absolute Drift, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch 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 Absolute Drift worth?
Absolute Drift for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €37.04 loose, €14.74 complete in box, and €29.31 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Absolute Drift rare?
Absolute Drift has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Absolute Drift?
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 Absolute Drift, loose is €37.04 and CIB is €14.74 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Absolute Drift worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Absolute Drift is currently worth €37.04 loose, versus €30.71 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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