Hi-Octane
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
A futuristic racing game with hover cars, in the same line as Wipeout , using a modified version of the Magic Carpet 2 engine.
Gameplay takes a straightforward approach, with the directional keys controlling the steering and throttle, and three keys to fire the minigun, missiles or charge the booster.
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While the minigun has unlimited ammo, both fuel, armour and missiles must be replenished by passing through some marked areas or picking up powerups in the track or by left destroyed opponents.
While the vehicles float on the track they are still influenced by the ground material: they slow down on dirt and even more on water.
Each track has a number of shortcuts or alternate routes that offer powerups, and some tracks feature gates and ramps that open or close randomly.
Includes 9 tracks and several game modes (for Saturn owners and PC players with the 1.2 patch installed) such as single race mode (with option to change the number of laps), a Championship mode, Split Screen, Clone Race (beating the ghost of the best race time), Death Match (Where instead of finishing first what matters is finish alive and with the most kills) and Hot Seat, where up to eight players can compete in the same race by taking turns, with the computer taking control of the players' vehicles waiting for their turn.
There are six hover cars to choose from: the fast Flexiwing and Outrider, the balanced KD-1 Speeder and Vampyr and the slow but armed to the teeth Berserker and Jugga.
In addition to the natural capacity of each, their Minigun, Missle and Booster capacities can be upgraded by picking up powerups during the race.
There are Eight teams to choose from, which change the colour of the vehicle: Mad Medicine (white), Bullfrog (aqua green), Storm Riders (purple), Fire Phreaks (orange), DethFest (blue), Foo Fighters (yellow), Gorehounds (red) and Assassins Anonymous (black).
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Hi-Octane for Sega Saturn 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €22.97 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.29 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €24.99 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €22.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €14.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €6.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €29.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €33.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €36.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €14.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €14.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €14.21 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Hi-Octane 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 Hi-Octane worth?
Hi-Octane for Sega Saturn is currently worth €24.99 loose, €15.80 complete in box, and €33.10 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hi-Octane rare?
Hi-Octane 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 Hi-Octane?
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 Hi-Octane, loose is €24.99 and CIB is €15.80 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Hi-Octane worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hi-Octane is currently worth €24.99 loose, versus €21.29 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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