F-Zero
Racing series started in 1990
A series of set in the distant future, F-Zero is a type of racing created to imitate the excitement of Formula 1 racing by bored millionaires looking to be entertained. These games feature twisting courses raced through at ultra-high speeds that allow for unique dynamic movements. The racers range from human bounty hunters to aliens.
F-Zero
Release date:
JP: 21 Nov 1990 - エフゼロ
US: 23 Aug 1991
EU: 04 Jun 1992
System: Super NES + Super Famicom
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Racing
A sci-fi racing game in which you control a super-fast hover vehicle and win a set of races in the Knight, Queen and King Grand Prix. Choose 1 of 4 machines with different acceleration rates, top speeds and weights, and race around 15 circuits.
Re-Releases:
Super Famicom Nintendo Power Service:
30 Sep 1997 (JP)
Wii Virtual Console:
19 Nov 2006 (US), 02 Dec 2006 (JP), 08 Dec 2006 (EU)
Wii U Virtual Console:
20 Feb 2013 (US), 27 Apr 2013 (JP), 27 Apr 2013 (EU)
New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console:
03 Mar 2016 (US), 04 Mar 2016 (JP), 17 Mar 2016 (EU)
Super NES + Super Famicom - Nintendo Switch Online:
05 Sep 2019 (JP), 05 Sep 2019 (US), 05 Sep 2019 (EU)
F-Zero X
Release date:
JP: 14 Jul 1998 - エフゼロ エックス
US: 27 Oct 1998
EU: 06 Nov 1998
System: Nintendo 64
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Racing
30 cars compete at speeds faster than the speed of sound on several full 3D courses with extreme ups and downs, half-pipes and entirely cylindrical courses. The Japanese version of this game also works in conjunction with the 64DD add-on.
Re-Releases:
Wii Virtual Console:
29 May 2007 (JP), 15 Jun 2007 (EU), 25 Jun 2007 (US)
Wii U Virtual Console:
02 Nov 2016 (JP), 03 Nov 2016 (EU), 12 Jan 2017 (US)
Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online:
11 Mar 2022 (JP), 11 Mar 2022 (US), 11 Mar 2022 (EU)
F-Zero X: Expansion Kit
Release date:
JP: 21 Apr 2000
System: Nintendo 64 (64DD)
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Other
A disk used with the Japanese version of "F-Zero X". This software allows you to create and edit your own courses and vehicles, as well as adding a couple of 64DD-exclusive cups and increasing the number of ghost racers recorded for each course.
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Release date:
JP: 21 Mar 2001 - F-ZERO for Game Boy Advance
US: 11 Jun 2001
EU: 22 Jun 2001
System: Game Boy Advance
Developer: Nd Cube
Genre: Racing
A sequel that takes place 25 years after the original "F-Zero", featuring mysterious new protagonist Megan and an unlockable racer called Kent Akechi, who resembles Captain Falcon and claims to be his son. There are 10 vehicles to choose from and 22 courses to race on. Up to 4 players can play against each other using just 1 cartridge.
Re-Releases:
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console: (via the Ambassador Program)
16 Dec 2011 (JP), 16 Dec 2011 (US), 16 Dec 2011 (EU)
Wii U Virtual Console:
03 Apr 2014 (JP), 17 Apr 2014 (US), 17 Apr 2014 (EU)
Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online:
29 Mar 2024 (JP), 29 Mar 2024 (US), 29 Mar 2024 (EU)
F-Zero GX
Release date:
JP: 25 Jul 2003
US: 25 Aug 2003
EU: 31 Oct 2003
System: Nintendo GameCube
Developer: Amusement Vision
Genre: Racing
A unique collaboration between Nintendo and one of Sega's studios, Amusement Vision. The game features a cinematic story that revolves around Captain Falcon. An arcade version of this game was released at around the same time, and features a slot for a GameCube Memory Card, allowing save data to be transferred between the two games.
Re-Releases:
Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics:
05 June 2025 (JP), 05 June 2025 (US), 05 June 2025 (EU)
F-Zero: GP Legend
Release date:
JP: 28 Nov 2003 - F-ZERO ファルコン伝説 (F-ZERO Falcon Densetsu)
EU: 04 Jun 2004
US: 20 Sep 2004
System: Game Boy Advance
Developer: Suzak Inc.
Genre: Racing
A game in the series that is based primarily on the animated TV series. Story mode has 8 campaigns with different characters and missions. The Japanese version of the game is compatible with the e-Reader, which unlocks additional vehicles, challenges and courses. This content is built into the international versions, but must be unlocked.
Re-Releases:
Wii U Virtual Console:
01 Oct 2014 (JP), 01 Jan 2015 (EU), 12 Mar 2015 (US)
Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online:
11 Oct 2024 (JP), 11 Oct 2024 (US), 11 Oct 2024 (EU)
F-Zero Climax
Release date:
JP: 21 Oct 2004
US: 11 Oct 2024 (first released via Nintendo Switch Online)
EU: 11 Oct 2024 (first released via Nintendo Switch Online)
System: Game Boy Advance
Developer: Suzak Inc.
Genre: Racing
Choose 1 of 35 characters and race to victory in the Bronze, Silver, Gold and elusive Platinum cup. This game includes a track editor for the first time since "F-Zero X: Expansion Kit". Make some original courses and distribute them to friends and other players using a password system.
Re-Releases:
Wii U Virtual Console:
16 Dec 2015 (JP)
Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Switch Online:
11 Oct 2024 (JP), 11 Oct 2024 (US), 11 Oct 2024 (EU)
F-Zero 99
Release date:
JP: 14 Sep 2023 - エフゼロ99
US: 14 Sep 2023
EU: 14 Sep 2023
System: Nintendo Switch (eShop)
Developer: Nintendo Software Technology
Genre: Racing
The first game in the series after 19 years. Based on the first "F-Zero", this version primarily features 99-player online racing, inspired by other retro battle royale offerings like "Tetris 99". Other changes include widescreen pixel-perfect visuals, unlockable flairs for player profiles and vehicles and courses from the Satellaview games.
