Quake II
Quake II — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Quake II on?
- Quake II was released on Zeebo, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Amiga, PlayStation, Xbox 360, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, BeOS.
- When did Quake II release?
- Quake II was first released on December 9, 1997.
About Quake II
Quake II is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. It is not a direct sequel to Quake, id decided to revert to an existing trademark when they were unable to agree on a new name that did not violate another company's trademark.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Zeebo, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Amiga, PlayStation, Xbox 360, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S(s), BeOS
- Developer
- Hammerhead
- Publisher
- Macmillan Digital Publishing
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction, Horror
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 64 | 1999 | $24 | $51 | $129 | 2 reviews | Low |
Release timeline
- PC (Microsoft Windows)Dec 9, 1997
- Nintendo 64Jul 7, 1999
- PlayStationSep 30, 1999
- AmigaOct 9, 2002
- ZeeboMay 25, 2009
First release on each platform, from IGDB’s records of this game’s ports and editions. Remakes are separate games with their own pages, so they are not listed here.
We haven’t priced or authenticated the versions without a section on this page yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Nintendo 64 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-22
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAL release | $18 | $41 | $207 |
What it needs to play
- OptionalExpansion Pak — Nintendo listed it among the games enhanced by the Expansion Pak.
- OptionalRumble Pak — supported (game manual).
How often it sells
- Loose: about 3 times a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a month
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-22.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $4.18 in Jan 2007, $22 five years ago, and $24 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | $4.18 | — |
| Jan 2008 | $4.50 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $4.49 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.95 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.58 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.21 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $3.16 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.25 | $16.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $7.25 | $22 |
| Jan 2016 | $7.09 | $37 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.57 | $21 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.74 | $24 |
| Jan 2019 | $10.55 | $27 |
| Jan 2020 | $14.99 | $39 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.05 | $36 |
| Jan 2022 | $22 | $45 |
| Jan 2023 | $15.95 | $52 |
| Jan 2024 | $17.91 | $49 |
| Jan 2025 | $20 | $54 |
| Jan 2026 | $24 | $61 |
| Oct 2026 | $24 | $51 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Cartridge serial | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 7 July 1999 | NUS-NQ2E-USA | NUS-01A-02 |
| Europe / PAL | 1999 | NUS-NQ2P-UKV | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1999
- Authenticity
- Low
A reworked N64 Quake II with new levels and four-player play, not a straight port of the PC game.
This is the Nintendo 64 version of Quake II, ported by Raster Productions and published by Activision in North America in July 1999, with a PAL release the same year. It is not a straight copy of the PC game. The N64 version has different single-player levels and multiplayer maps, supports four players, and uses part of the first mission as a prologue. Aubrey Hodges composed its soundtrack, credited as Ken Razor Richmond.
The Expansion Pak is optional, and Nintendo listed the game among those it enhances. Electronic Gaming Monthly's March 1999 preview issue gave Quake II a place in its N64 previews.
How it was made
Ported to the Nintendo 64 by Raster Productions and published by Activision.
What the press said at the time
| Game Informer Issue 75 | July 1999 | Game Hombre: Concept 7, Graphics 7.5, Sound 8, Playability 9, Entertainment 8.75 |
| GamePro Issue 120 | July 1999 | Graphics 4.5, Sound 4.5, Control 5.0 |
“Taking into account the N64's hardware limitations (storage space, lack of RAM), Raster probably couldn't have done a better job.”
“The garbled sound effects and voices don't measure up to the rest of the game. … Except for the sound, Quake II delivers for shooter fans.”
“Even though Quake II is a million years old now, it’s still a great game. Compared to the Turoks and GoldenEyes of the world, Quake II may not quite have the flash, but it certainly has all the gameplay you can handle.”
“but even without the gore, Quake II is certainly one of the best shooters on the N64.”
Nintendo Power was Nintendo of America's own magazine, so its reviews are the console maker's view of its platform.
Also on other platforms
Windows · Amiga · Mac · PlayStation · Linux · Xbox 360 · Zeebo · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X/S · BeOS
- Nintendo Switch. The 2023 enhanced edition includes the original game, its two expansion packs, an episode built from the N64 version's levels and a new MachineGames episode.
Before you buy
The US cartridge sits above the library median loose, and the fake risk is low. A complete copy costs roughly double the loose price. PAL copies cost less than US ones. The Expansion Pak and Rumble Pak are both optional.
Quake II screenshots
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