Excitebike 64 N64
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £31.79 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £31.79 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £32.33 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £38.47 | £16.00 | £82.92 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £38.48 | £16.00 | £82.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £37.16 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £38.51 | £16.00 | £82.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £38.49 | £16.00 | £82.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £38.50 | £16.00 | £82.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £32.31 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £32.32 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £32.06 | £16.00 | £75.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Excitebike 64 was developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. The game served as a spiritual successor to the original 1984 NES title Excitebike, reimagining the classic motocross racing franchise in full 3D.
The game was released in North America in November 1999 and later launched in Japan in 2000 and Europe in 2001. It arrived during the N64's library expansion phase, offering players a colorful and accessible racing experience distinct from the more serious sim-style racers available on competing platforms.
Critical reception was generally positive at launch, with reviewers praising its vibrant graphics, accessible gameplay, and creative track design. However, commercial performance was modest, as the game released in a crowded racing market that included titles like Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing. Sales were respectable but not exceptional, limiting its visibility compared to Nintendo's flagship racing franchises.
Today, Excitebike 64 holds significance in retro gaming circles primarily as a quirky piece of Nintendo's N64 catalog. While not as sought-after as rare titles, it has gained appreciation among collectors for its unique charm and solid game design. The game is valued more for nostalgic reasons and its place in Nintendo's legacy than for rarity, as cartridge copies remain relatively affordable and available on the secondary market.
Interesting aspects of the game include its robust track editor mode, which allowed players to create custom courses—an ambitious feature for 1999 that anticipated modern user-generated content trends. The game also featured multiple gameplay modes and a colorful cast of riders, each with distinct characteristics affecting performance.
Excitebike 64 represents a specific moment in late-1990s Nintendo development, when the company was experimenting with 3D translations of classic franchises with varying degrees of success. While overshadowed by bigger N64 titles, it remains a competent and entertaining motocross racer that delivers the core Excitebike experience in a modern format.