F1 Circus
PC Engine · 1990
About this game
The first game in Nichibutsu's Formula One top-down racing series.
F1 Circus is a top-down Formula 1 racing game and the first game in Nihon Bussan's F1 Circus series.
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It was first released on the PC Engine in 1990, but a modified version - also partially based on this game's sequel, F1 Circus '91 - would later be released on the Famicom in 1992.
As with every other game in the series, the game was never localized in North America or Europe.
The game uses the real life names of drivers and teams from Formula 1, like Nigel Mansell and Ferrari.
The series would continue to acquire the various licenses needed to use real names from Formula 1.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks F1 Circus for PC Engine 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 F1 Circus 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 PCE release dates back to 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €3.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €3.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €16.38 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for F1 Circus, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine 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 F1 Circus worth?
F1 Circus for PC Engine is currently worth €3.43 loose, €13.06 complete in box, and €16.39 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is F1 Circus rare?
F1 Circus has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for F1 Circus?
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 F1 Circus, loose is €3.43 and CIB is €13.06 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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