The Need for Speed
3DO · 1994
About this game
Welcome to The Need For Speed racing game.
Here you'll find spine-tingling action coupled with awesome graphics.
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As you race down an alpine road in your choice of eight high performance cars, you'll be amazed by the detail and realism.
The sophisticated physics model recreates the feel of the cars themselves; you'll notice the difference in handling, breaking and just plain power.
Plan your strategy for each track, there are six to choose from during regular play, and each demands a different style of driving.
There's also a bonus track if you win the Tournament.
There are four game modes to try, with an option to compete against another driver over a modem.
With different cars, different tracks, and different styles of racing fueling your need for speed, you'll find your addiction growing to a fewer pitch.
No need to worry, when you crash and burn in the game, there's always another day.
About 3DO
The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer (1993/1994) was an ambitious, expensive CD-based console licensed to multiple manufacturers rather than built by a single company — a business model that ultimately contributed to its commercial failure. Low overall sales and a short commercial life mean 3DO games were produced in modest numbers, making complete copies a specialist retro collecting niche today.
Gamevaro tracks The Need for Speed for 3DO with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €39.36 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Need for Speed, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common 3DO titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Need for Speed worth?
The Need for Speed for 3DO is currently worth €39.36 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Need for Speed rare?
The Need for Speed has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common 3DO titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Need for Speed?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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