Virtua Racing

Experience a true milestone of 3D polygonal racing history on Sega’s 32-bit powerhouse! Released on December 22, 1995, Time Warner Interactive's VR Virtua Racing for the Sega Saturn (NTSC-J) brings Yu Suzuki’s legendary arcade racing formula directly to home setups.

Developed under license from Sega, this home conversion recreates the flat-shaded, high-speed open-wheel formula that revolutionized amusement centers worldwide.

Tasking players with mastering sweeping corners, managing strict checkpoint times, and selecting multiple cinematic camera angles in real-time, this title delivers pure 90s Sega arcade DNA. It stands as an absolute mandatory addition for retro racing purists, arcade preservationists, and Sega Saturn library completionists alike.

What’s Included:

Compatibility Note: This is an authentic Japanese NTSC-J region software release. It will not boot on a standard, unmodified North American Sega Saturn console. To load and play this game on a US system, you will need a standard region-free pass-through cartridge or an optical drive emulator modification. Pictures are for product representation only and may be slightly different from the actual product.

Fun Fact:

Unlike the highly accurate but strict Model 1 arcade original, the Saturn edition of Virtua Racing includes a hidden, exclusive feature suite labeled Grand Prix Mode. While the arcade game restricted players entirely to a single open-wheel formula car, Time Warner Interactive implemented a brand-new vehicle selection framework for home consoles. Advancing through the home-exclusive championship unlocks two entirely new vehicle classes: a heavy-duty Stock Car and an ultra-nimble Prototype Go-Kart—complete with fully reworked, unique physics metrics tailored specifically for the Saturn’s architecture!