{"product_id":"star-wars-episode-i-racer-nintendo-64-good-loose","title":"Star Wars: Episode I Racer - Nintendo 64 (Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Wars: Episode I Racer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Box or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSave Battery Status*:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN64 Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Retail Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Strap yourself into the cockpit, fire up those massive engines, and prepare for the most dangerous race in the galaxy! \u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars: Episode I Racer\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the spectacular podracing sequence from \u003cem\u003eStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003efuturistic racing, treacherous obstacles, and fierce intergalactic competition\u003c\/strong\u003e, every twisting canyon and narrow straightaway becomes a high-stakes test of reflexes. One wrong move could send your engines flying!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    There's more to podracing than keeping the throttle wide open! Compete across \u003cstrong\u003e25 challenging tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eWatto's Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eupgradeable podracers and demanding tournament progression\u003c\/strong\u003e, building the ultimate racing machine is just as important as surviving the competition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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 \u003cstrong\u003etwo-player split-screen racing\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars Episode I Racer Nintendo 64 racing game\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a high-speed adventure where every second counts!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRace as \u003cstrong\u003eAnakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and other Star Wars pilots\u003c\/strong\u003e in high-speed futuristic podracing competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConquer \u003cstrong\u003e25 challenging tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e across Tatooine, Mon Gazza, Ando Prime, Aquilaris, and other alien worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarn Truguts and purchase \u003cstrong\u003eengine, cooling, acceleration, and handling upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e from Watto's Shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster engine boosts, airbrakes, dangerous shortcuts, and mid-race repairs to survive hazardous courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdvance through increasingly difficult tournament circuits while unlocking additional podracers and races.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge a friend in \u003cstrong\u003etwo-player split-screen racing\u003c\/strong\u003e or compete against computer-controlled rivals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eNintendo 64 Expansion Pak Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars: Episode I Racer\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the optional \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo 64 Expansion Pak\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Pak Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the Expansion Pak is an optional graphics upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Expansion Pak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables higher-resolution graphics for a sharper visual presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithout Expansion Pak:\u003c\/strong\u003e The complete game remains playable at standard resolution, including tournament and two-player racing modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if you have an Expansion Pak?\u003c\/strong\u003e With your Nintendo 64 powered off and unplugged, check beneath the Memory Expansion cover on top of the console. 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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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Player’s Choice, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e LucasArts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e LucasArts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496870416\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3914\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo 64 Physical Video Game Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo 64 System (N64 Video Game Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e*Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhotos show the exact item for sale — \u003cem\u003ewe never use stock images for used games\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBacked by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LucasArts","offers":[{"title":"pGL","offer_id":44581255086167,"sku":"3914","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4235\/files\/N64-Star-Wars-Episode-I-Racer-Good-Loose-1.webp?v=1793492415","url":"https:\/\/retrogamefan.com\/products\/star-wars-episode-i-racer-nintendo-64-good-loose","provider":"Retro Game Fan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}