CTR Crash Team Racing - PlayStation 1 (Good)

Product Overview

• Product Name: CTR Crash Team Racing
• New or Used: Used
• In Case or Loose: In Case
• Overall Condition: Good
• Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
• Notes: Manual shows some handling wear, which is only component keeping item from a higher conditoin grade. Game disc and rear tray artwork are pristine.

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What's Included

• PS1 Game Disc: Yes
• Disc Count: 1
• Manual / Instructions: Yes
• Case Artwork: Yes
• Jewel Case*: Yes
• Extras:

Game Description

CTR: Crash Team Racing roared onto the PlayStation 1 in 1999 as Naughty Dog’s exhilarating farewell to the Crash Bandicoot franchise—and a game that would redefine kart racing for console players. Published by Sony, this fast-paced and fiercely competitive racer puts Crash, Coco, Dr. Neo Cortex, and the rest of the series’ colorful cast behind the wheel in a battle to save the planet from the alien speedster Oxide. Packed with humor, vibrant tracks, and finely tuned gameplay, it became an instant PlayStation classic and one of the console’s defining multiplayer experiences.

CTR: Crash Team Racing blends precision handling and high-speed competition with the chaotic fun of weapons and shortcuts. Players drift through richly detailed tracks inspired by the Crash universe—from tropical beaches and lava-filled volcanoes to futuristic citadels—each bursting with charm and challenge. Its innovative Adventure Mode set a new standard for the genre, combining classic racing with exploration, boss battles, and progression through multiple worlds. Every drift, boost, and jump feels skill-based and rewarding, cementing CTR as the premier kart racer of the PlayStation era.

Known for its polished gameplay and tight controls, Crash Team Racing is still hailed by fans and critics as one of the best kart racers ever made—often compared favorably to Mario Kart 64. With its combination of speed, strategy, and personality, it perfectly encapsulates Naughty Dog’s creative excellence at the end of the 1990s. For collectors, it stands not only as a must-have racing game but also as a piece of PlayStation history that symbolizes the golden age of couch multiplayer.

Gameplay Features

• Race as Crash, Cortex, Coco, and dozens of fan-favorite characters across vibrant themed tracks
• Master precise drifting and boosting mechanics for maximum speed and control
• Collect and unleash powerful weapons to outsmart and outpace rivals
• Adventure Mode combines racing, exploration, and boss battles for a single-player campaign experience
• Split-screen multiplayer and Battle Mode deliver endless local racing fun
• Colorful environments, hidden shortcuts, and secrets reward skilled drivers and explorers alike

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

CTR: Crash Team Racing was the first—and only—racing title developed by Naughty Dog before the studio moved on to create Jak and Daxter. Built using a heavily optimized engine that pushed the PlayStation to its technical limits, the game’s smooth performance and sharp visuals were praised as a late-generation triumph. It was also one of the earliest kart racers to feature a fully voiced story mode and cutscenes, giving it unmatched character and personality.

The game’s competitive balance and sense of speed helped it earn a reputation as PlayStation’s answer to Mario Kart. Its legacy remains strong decades later, leading to the acclaimed remaster Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled in 2019. For retro fans and collectors, owning the original CTR is like holding a piece of multiplayer history—an unforgettable, finely tuned classic that continues to dominate the podium of the greatest racers ever made.

Additional Details

• Variant: Black Label
• Genre: Racing
• Year Released: 1999
• Publisher: Sony
• Developer: Naughty Dog
• ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
• UPC: 711719442622
• SKU: 4340
• Format: Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) video game disc
• Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 console (PS1 system)
• Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)

Important Information

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