Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition
Xbox 360 · 2011
About this game
Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing video game developed by Turn 10 Studios and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360.
It is the fourth installment in the Forza Motorsport series.
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It is the first title in the series to support the Kinect sensor alongside the traditional controller-based gameplay.
New to the series is the Autovista mode, a mode in which players can view precise details such as engine parts and interior gauges on a select number of cars.
It features a partnership with BBC's Top Gear as well as its American counterpart.
Jeremy Clarkson, presenter for Top Gear, provides commentary in the game's Autovista mode.
Other partnerships include a two-year agreement with the American Le Mans Series (ALMS).
Over 500 cars and 26 tracks are included.
The game received universal acclaim from critics.
Aggregate websites GameRankings and Metacritic report scores of 90.50% and 91 out of 100, respectively.
Metacritic also reports eight perfect scores from various media outlets.
Critics praised the enhanced vehicle physics, updated visuals, and strong sound design.
Several reviewers also gave high marks for the Forza 4 's Autovista mode.
Some critics expressed frustration with Kinect features, and others also felt that the game was not enough of an innovation from its predecessor, Forza Motorsport 3.
These critics did, however, concede that the game was a vast improvement over Forza 3.
About Xbox 360
Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360 (2005), is remembered for popularizing online multiplayer through Xbox Live and for a notoriously high hardware failure rate (the "Red Ring of Death") — which ironically makes well-preserved, working units and complete game cases more collectible today. Physical 360 games are still generally affordable, though limited Kinect-era peripherals and bundles are becoming harder to find complete.
Gamevaro tracks Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition for Xbox 360 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €15.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €18.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €69.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €18.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €69.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.82 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.15 |
| 2026-07-04 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.46 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | PAL | €12.36 |
| 2026-07-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €17.91 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition 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 Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition worth?
Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition for Xbox 360 is currently worth €12.36 loose, €5.23 complete in box, and €16.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition rare?
Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition 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 Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition?
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 Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition, loose is €12.36 and CIB is €5.23 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Forza Motorsport 4 Essentials Edition is currently worth €12.36 loose, versus €10.47 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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