Pokemon Snap N64
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- Pokemon Snap N64 PAL - Nintendo 64 Game - Cartridge & Box - Tested Working £31.90
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- Pokemon Snap | Genuine Cartridge | N64 Nintendo 64 | Fully Cleaned & Tested £18.99
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £18.84 | £10.79 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £19.16 | £13.99 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £19.52 | £14.00 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £18.12 | £11.99 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £17.08 | £8.61 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £16.78 | £8.61 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £16.78 | £8.61 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £17.04 | £9.95 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £16.54 | £9.95 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £17.13 | £9.95 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £16.73 | £9.95 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £17.38 | £9.95 | £31.90 | 10 |
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Game History
Pokémon Snap was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. The game was directed by Plosky and produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator behind Mario and The Legend of Zelda franchises. This unique collaboration brought Miyamoto's creative vision to the Pokémon universe in an unconventional way.
Pokémon Snap was released in Japan on March 21, 1999, followed by a North American release on June 30, 1999, and a European release later that year. The game represented a significant departure from traditional Pokémon titles, as it was a photography-based adventure rather than a battle-focused RPG.
The game received positive reviews upon launch, with critics praising its creative concept and charming presentation. It sold approximately 1.7 million copies worldwide during its commercial run, making it a respectable success for a spin-off title during the N64's peak years. Players appreciated the novel gameplay mechanics and the vibrant, detailed Pokémon environments.
Pokémon Snap has become historically significant to collectors for several reasons. First, it remains one of only a few Nintendo 64 games to require the Controller Pak accessory, making complete copies with the accessory particularly valuable. Second, as an early and experimental Pokémon spin-off, it represents an important moment in franchise history. Third, the game's relative scarcity compared to other N64 titles and its enduring cult following have driven up collector interest and prices over the decades.
An interesting development detail is that the game began as a tech demonstration project before evolving into a full commercial release. The concept of using the N64's capabilities to create detailed natural environments populated with interactive Pokémon was technically ambitious for the time. A spiritual successor, New Pokémon Snap, was eventually released for the Nintendo Switch in 2021, introducing the photography mechanics to a new generation and validating the original game's innovative approach to the Pokémon franchise.