Motoring experts from LeaseCar.uk have researched nine retro racing games from the 80s and 90s and revealed how much they could be worth now.
Many of the games are worth just shy of £100 – with one classic fetching as much as £1,700!
Can you remember these retro racing games?
This is what they could be worth now
Racing fans and gamers have been told to check their attics for retro driving game favourites that could be worth as much as £1700 now.
Motoring experts from LeaseCar.uk have researched and revealed nine classic racing games from the 80s and 90s that could fetch a pretty penny on the resale market.
Collectors and enthusiasts are willing to pay serious money for copies of their favourite racing games of yesteryear.
From Mario Kart and Stunt Racer to Spy Hunter and Top Gear, nostalgia seekers will shell out hundreds – and sometimes thousands – of pounds to experience a blast from the past.
A spokesperson for LeaseCar.uk said: “If you’re around 25 or older, chances are you’ll remember at least a few of these pioneering games of yesteryear.
“And if you’re lucky enough to have a copy tucked away somewhere, you could be sitting on a significant cash cow.
“The prices we’ve listed below relate to pristine, sealed copies, but even used copies can fetch a fair sum.”
Here are nine retro racing games and what they’re worth now:
1. F-Zero on Super Nintendo
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Factory sealed copies of futuristic racing game F-Zero can fetch around £50-£60 on average, which is a good deal more than it would have cost to buy when it was released in 1991.
2. Rock ‘n’ Roll Racing on Gameboy Advance
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If you happen to have a sealed copy of Rock ‘n’ Roll Racing for Gameboy Advance, you could resell it for about £90-£100.
3. Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart’s Super Off Road on Nintendo NES
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In this game, up to three players compete against each other or the computer in racing around several top-view indoor off-road truck tracks of varying difficulty. The resell value can be as much as £60-£70 now.
4. Top Gear on Super Nintendo
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In this Super Nintendo classic, players could choose between four cars to face 32 challenging courses in locations around the world. If you’re lucky enough to have a copy stored away, it could be worth as much as £85-£90.
5. Rad Racer on Nintendo NES
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In this game, originally released in Japan as ‘Highway Star’, players drive a Ferrari 328 or a generic Formula One racing machine through a racecourse. It’s one of the most profitable games on the list, worth up to £210-£220 for pristine, sealed copies.
6. Spy Hunter on Nintendo NES
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Drawing inspiration from the James Bond films, the object of Spy Hunter is to drive down roads in the technologically advanced “interceptor” car and destroy various enemy vehicles with a variety of onboard weapons. The potential resale value for this one is massive – up to £370-£380!
7. Stunt Racer 64 on Nintendo 64
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New and sealed copies of this Nintendo classic fetch a whopping £1650-£1750, but even used copies are worth around £600!
8. Mario Kart 64 on Nintendo 64
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Another Nintendo 64 family favourite, the original Mario Kart game is now worth as much as £310-£320!
9. Outrun on Sega Genesis
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Known for its pioneering hardware and graphics, nonlinear gameplay, and selectable soundtrack, sealed copies of Outrun are now worth around £95-£100.