Hotshot Racing [Code in Box]
Nintendo Switch · 2021
About this game
Hotshot Racing is a racing game that was made as an homage to classic arcade racers, such as Virtua Racing or Ridge Racer .
The gameplay heavily relies on drifting, as that's how players gain boost energy and overtake sharp turns.
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Boost energy is also collected by slipstreaming rivals.
The game has several game modes: Grand Prix, Single Race, Time Trial, Online and Local Wireless.
Single Race mode itself has four game modes: Arcade (ordinary races), Cops and Robbers (where cops try to catch robbers and robbers try to get away with money), Drive Or Explode (driving at maximum speed in order to stay alive while overtaking rivals) and Barrel Barrage (trying to eliminate rivals with explosive barrels and stay alive).
The game has three difficulty options: Normal, Hard and Expert.
The game has 4 locations with 5 tracks in each location, making the total number of tracks 20.
The game has 8 characters, with each having 4 cars with different specifications.
After winning races, players are awarded with money.
Players can spend money to customise their characters or vehicles, however, customisation options are purely cosmetic and don't affect cars' stats.
The game has a distinguishable low-polygon artstyle that is reminiscent of early 90s arcade racers.
Each character represents a certain nationality: for example, Keiko is Japanese, Viktor is Russian, etc.
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 Hotshot Racing [Code in Box] 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 Hotshot Racing [Code in Box] 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 2021.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €13.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €13.37 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €16.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €11.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €3.69 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €13.19 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.18 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €11.94 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €13.14 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €3.68 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €3.66 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €7.93 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €9.15 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €11.89 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €13.08 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Hotshot Racing [Code in Box], 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 Hotshot Racing [Code in Box] worth?
Hotshot Racing [Code in Box] for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €16.82 loose, €9.35 complete in box, and €12.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hotshot Racing [Code in Box] rare?
Hotshot Racing [Code in Box] 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 Hotshot Racing [Code in Box]?
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 Hotshot Racing [Code in Box], loose is €16.82 and CIB is €9.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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