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Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) - Japanese Version Cartridge only - Picture 1 of 1

Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) - Japanese Version

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The history behind Wave Race 64 is a little strange. The game originally debuted on videotape at the annual Shoshinkai show in Japan in November 1995. The version shown at the show featured boats and not jet skis -- somewhat like F-Zero on water.

The boats had retractable "wings," races took place along rivers, and there were huge jumps in the game. Well, at the annual E3 show in May 1996, Nintendo had a surprise for us: The game now had jet skis and took place in the open ocean, which caused quite a stir among the gaming population.

So Wave Race 64 is a 3D racing game featuring jet skis. The action takes place from a behind-the-jet-ski view. The game features random wave effects that are calculated in real-time. And the waves actually affect the gameplay rather than just serving as eye-candy.

Hydro action comes in four options: Championship, which pits one player against three computer riders across a racing circuit; Time Attack, which lets you race solo for the best possible time; Score Attack, which gives you the opportunity to pull off stunts for points; and Two-Player VS, which is a one-on-one battle for supremacy.

The Japanese and American versions do differ in one noticeable area. Obviously, nearly all the text is in Japanese. But, interestingly, the announcer speaks English even in the Japanese version (the training course, Dolphin Park, being the exception). The announcer did change a little, with the addition and removal of some phrases, from the Japanese to the American version, however. Additionally, there are a few outside vendor advertisements in the Japanese version that have been removed in the American version.

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Publisher
Nintendo
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214758173

Product Key Features

Rating
E-Everyone
Genre
Racing
Platform
Nintendo 64
Game Name
Wave Race 64, Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski

Additional Product Features

Release Year
1996
Number of Players
1-2
Country/Region of Manufacture
Japan
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick

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item 1 Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) - Japanese Version Cartridge only
$11.00
Free shipping
item 2 Wave Race 64 for Nintendo 64 N64 - Cartridge Only
$11.99
+$4.70 shipping
item 3 Wave Race 64 Authentic (Nintendo 64, 1996) N64 Cartridge Only
$14.99
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item 4 Wave Race 64 Nintendo 64 (N64) | Authentic
$16.99
+$5.99 shipping
item 5 Wave Race N64 Nintendo 64 1996 Authentic Tested & Working! Retro Racing Jet Ski
$20.00
+$4.78 shipping
item 6 Wave Race 64 Nintendo 64N64 Tested Authentic Fast shipping! CIB!
$40.00
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item 7 Wave Race 64 Japanese Version Nintendo 64 US Seller Tested Cartridge Only
$10.00

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5 out of 5 stars
by mabu5795Apr 19, 2020
Highly Recommend
I brought many games here when I lived in RVA. Very pleased I can still support the store even tho I no longer live in the area. The game was shipped quickly and very well packaged (cartridge only). I already tested it out and it runs great.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
5 out of 5 stars
by spitfireo8-9Nov 18, 2020
Riding with dolphins
This game brought me back to when I was a little girl! Best game ever.
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5 out of 5 stars
by chagil-95Aug 09, 2020
Wave Race
Great game. One of my all time favorites.
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5 out of 5 stars
by jct012_5Aug 05, 2020
Wave Race still A Classic!!!
Wave Race is still a classic N64 title after 20+ years!!!
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5 out of 5 stars
by nicbian_88Aug 02, 2021
Great purchase!
Came as described and works perfectly!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned

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Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) - Japanese Version

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