Product Overview
- Product Name: Star Wars: Episode I Racer
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes:
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
Strap yourself into the cockpit, fire up those massive engines, and prepare for the most dangerous race in the galaxy! Star Wars: Episode I Racer brings the spectacular podracing sequence from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace roaring onto the Nintendo 64. Take the controls as young Anakin Skywalker, challenge the ruthless Sebulba, and rocket across the scorching deserts of Tatooine at breathtaking speeds. With futuristic racing, treacherous obstacles, and fierce intergalactic competition, every twisting canyon and narrow straightaway becomes a high-stakes test of reflexes. One wrong move could send your engines flying!
There's more to podracing than keeping the throttle wide open! Compete across 25 challenging tracks spanning exotic Star Wars worlds, from the dusty circuits of Tatooine to the industrial hazards of Mon Gazza and the frozen landscapes of Ando Prime. Earn Truguts through tournament victories, visit Watto's Shop for performance upgrades, and hire pit droids to help maintain your temperamental engines. Balance acceleration, handling, cooling, and top speed while mastering dangerous shortcuts and carefully timed boosts. With upgradeable podracers and demanding tournament progression, building the ultimate racing machine is just as important as surviving the competition.
Think you've got what it takes to outrun the galaxy's most notorious pilots? Unlock additional racers, conquer increasingly difficult tournament circuits, and push your engines to the limit in thrilling head-to-head competition. Challenge a friend in two-player split-screen racing, experiment with different podracer handling characteristics, and master the art of emergency engine repairs before disaster strikes. Developed and published by LucasArts in 1999, this Nintendo 64 console cartridge release captures the excitement of one of cinema's most memorable racing sequences. For fans seeking a Star Wars Episode I Racer Nintendo 64 racing game, it's a high-speed adventure where every second counts!
Gameplay Features
- Race as Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and other Star Wars pilots in high-speed futuristic podracing competitions.
- Conquer 25 challenging tracks across Tatooine, Mon Gazza, Ando Prime, Aquilaris, and other alien worlds.
- Earn Truguts and purchase engine, cooling, acceleration, and handling upgrades from Watto's Shop.
- Master engine boosts, airbrakes, dangerous shortcuts, and mid-race repairs to survive hazardous courses.
- Advance through increasingly difficult tournament circuits while unlocking additional podracers and races.
- Challenge a friend in two-player split-screen racing or compete against computer-controlled rivals.
Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak Compatibility
Star Wars: Episode I Racer supports the optional Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak, a memory upgrade that adds 4MB of RAM to the Nintendo 64 console. Although not required to play, the accessory enables a higher-resolution graphics mode for enhanced visual clarity during races.
- Expansion Pak Required: No — the Expansion Pak is an optional graphics upgrade.
- With Expansion Pak: Enables higher-resolution graphics for a sharper visual presentation.
- Without Expansion Pak: The complete game remains playable at standard resolution, including tournament and two-player racing modes.
Not sure if you have an Expansion Pak? With your Nintendo 64 powered off and unplugged, check beneath the Memory Expansion cover on top of the console. The Expansion Pak is identifiable by its distinctive red-topped module.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Star Wars: Episode I Racer launched in North America in May 1999 alongside the theatrical arrival of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, transforming the film's celebrated Boonta Eve Classic sequence into a full-fledged futuristic racing experience. LucasArts expanded the brief cinematic spectacle into 25 tracks across eight planets, featuring a roster of alien pilots, upgradeable engines, and a surprisingly detailed tournament economy. The game also featured voice work from Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker, helping connect the adventure directly to its big-screen inspiration. Its distinctive combination of Star Wars atmosphere, extreme speed, and mechanical customization helped establish it as one of the Nintendo 64's most memorable licensed racing games.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Racing
- Year Released: 1999
- Publisher: LucasArts
- Developer: LucasArts
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496870416
- SKU: 3914
- Format: Nintendo 64 Physical Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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