Product Overview
- Product Name: Tokyo Xtreme Racer
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: Only a couple of very small scratches.
- Notes: Disc has a couple very small scratches, plays perfect. Overall item is very good!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Dreamcast Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Tokyo Xtreme Racer immerses players in the underground world of Japanese street racing, where speed, precision, and reputation are everything. Instead of closed circuits, the action takes place on Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway at night, with glowing skylines and taillights setting the stage for high-stakes battles. Every race is a duel for dominance, fought not by laps but by nerve—who can hold the lead long enough to drain their rival’s Spirit Gauge first.
With its blend of arcade accessibility and simulation-style tuning, Tokyo Xtreme Racer rewards not just raw driving skill but also smart customization. Players can modify engines, suspension, and aerodynamics, transforming stock imports into finely tuned street machines built for the expressway. Each victory brings cash and status, pushing you further into a hierarchy of rival gangs that rule the midnight asphalt.
Gameplay Features
- Race head-to-head duels across Tokyo’s iconic Shuto Expressway network
- Unique “Spirit Gauge” system replaces traditional finish-line racing
- Deep car tuning and customization, from performance upgrades to visual mods
- Realistic handling that balances arcade fun with technical driving depth
- Stylish night-time atmosphere featuring neon-lit highways and rival crews
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Tokyo Xtreme Racer is based on Genki’s long-running *Shutokō Battle* series in Japan, which started on the Super Famicom in the 1990s. The Dreamcast release marked the series’ Western breakthrough, introducing U.S. audiences to a subculture of Japanese highway racing that had rarely been explored in gaming. Its Spirit Gauge system was innovative at the time, flipping the racing formula into a battle of dominance rather than lap times.
The game became a sleeper hit and developed a cult following, paving the way for sequels on both Dreamcast and PlayStation 2. Collectors often point out that its emphasis on highway racing and street customization predated mainstream hits like *Need for Speed: Underground* by several years, making it a historically significant title in the evolution of the racing genre. Today, the Dreamcast version is fondly remembered for capturing the atmosphere of late-night Tokyo street culture in a way few other racing games dared to attempt.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1999
- Publisher: Crave
- Developer: Genki
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 650008799125
- SKU: 10032
- Format: Sega Dreamcast video game disc (GD-ROM)
- Platform: Sega Dreamcast console (DC system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used jewel cases may be replaced with a brand new aftermarket one if damaged. Aftermarket cases may differ slightly in build quality from original Dreamcast jewel cases.
- Any online features (e.g., multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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- Used discs are professionally resurfaced via our commercial-grade repair system to remove scratches.
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