Product Overview
- Product Name: Cruis'n USA
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Cruis'n USA is offered here as an authentic Nintendo 64 cartridge in very good condition, showing light, well-managed wear with a clean overall presentation. The label remains fully intact with strong color and only minor surface wear, giving it great shelf appeal, while the cartridge shell is well kept with minimal handling marks. Contacts are clean and tested to ensure reliable performance every time you hit the road. A sharp-looking copy that displays nicely and is ready for your next cross-country arcade run.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- N64 Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Hit the open road and tear across iconic American highways in Cruis'n USA, an arcade-style racer built for the Nintendo 64 system. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the streets of Washington D.C., each course throws you into high-speed sprints packed with traffic, sharp turns, and sudden obstacles. The game’s fast, accessible handling keeps the focus on momentum and reaction, letting you weave through cars and push your ride to the limit as scenery rushes past in a blur.
Adapted from its popular arcade roots, Cruis'n USA delivers a pick-up-and-play experience that helped define early racing games for the Nintendo 64. Its straightforward controls and rapid pacing reward quick reflexes and route memorization, making every run feel like a race against both the clock and the road itself. As a launch-era physical cartridge release, it remains a recognizable staple for retro racing fans and collectors building out their N64 library.
Gameplay Features
- Arcade-style racing with responsive controls that emphasize speed, lane changes, and quick reaction driving
- Race across themed routes like California, Midwest, and Washington D.C., each with unique layouts and hazards
- Use turbo boosts to surge ahead of rivals, demanding precise timing to maximize straightaways and overtakes
- Weave through dense traffic and environmental obstacles that force constant adjustments at high speeds
- Unlock and select stylized vehicles with varied handling, from sports cars to novelty rides with distinct feel
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Cruis'n USA was originally released in arcades in 1994 before arriving on the Nintendo 64 in 1996 as one of the system’s early racing titles. Developed by Williams Entertainment, it was part of Midway’s popular Cruis’n series, which emphasized flashy visuals and fast-paced driving over strict realism. Its arcade heritage and nationwide road-trip theme helped make it one of the most recognizable early racing experiences on the platform.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1996
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Williams Entertainment
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496870140
- SKU: 3734
- Format: Nintendo 64 Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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