Virtual Pool 64
Virtual Pool 64 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Virtual Pool 64 on?
- Virtual Pool 64 was released on Nintendo 64.
- When did Virtual Pool 64 release?
- Virtual Pool 64 was first released on December 17, 1998.
About Virtual Pool 64
The ultra-real physics make Virtual Pool 64 as close to real pool as it gets! Choose from 9 types of pool including favorites like 9-Ball, Straight Pool, 8-Ball and One Pocket. Three levels of difficulty: Amateur, Professional and Championship. Master trick shots, learn a new game or challenge hundreds of computer opponents in exciting tournament play.
Summary via IGDB.
Virtual Pool 64 on Wikipedia
Virtual Pool 64 is a 3D first-person sports simulation video game that was developed by American studio Celeris and released for the Nintendo 64 by Crave Entertainment on December 17, 1998, in North America, and in Europe on February 26, 1999. The game features simulations of 11 forms of pool. It is part of the "Virtual Pool" game franchise, which also includes the PC games Virtual Pool, Virtual Pool 2, Virtual Pool Hall and Virtual Pool 3. The game has been simultaneously lauded as "a top-notch simulation" and criticized as dull, lacking both player incentive and engaging characters.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64
- Developer
- Celeris
- Publisher
- Crave Entertainment
- Game modes
- Single player, Split screen
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Collector value & authenticity
Nintendo 64 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-22
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAL release | $10 | $35 | $93 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-22.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $6.73 in Apr 2016, $10.22 five years ago, and $11.26 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | $6.86 | $13.49 |
| Jan 2018 | $6.68 | $17.48 |
| Jan 2019 | $5.61 | $16.69 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.82 | $20 |
| Jan 2021 | $9.50 | $23 |
| Jan 2022 | $10.26 | $32 |
| Jan 2023 | $11.81 | $36 |
| Jan 2024 | $11.00 | $30 |
| Jan 2025 | $11.58 | $36 |
| Jan 2026 | $11.99 | $38 |
| Oct 2026 | $11.26 | $57 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Cartridge serial | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 17 December 1998 | NUS-NVRE-USA | NUS-01A-02 |
| Europe / PAL | 26 February 1999 | NUS-NVRP-EUR | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1998
- Authenticity
- Low
A rigorous pool simulation that critics admired for its physics and found a little dull, and an inexpensive cart.
Virtual Pool 64 is the Nintendo 64 version of Celeris's PC pool simulation, published by Crave Entertainment and released in North America on December 17, 1998 and in Europe on February 26, 1999. It simulates 11 forms of pool.
Opinion split over the same traits. GameFan's January 1999 review called it a brilliant pool sim with everything a player could want in physics, sound and options, but said it lacks a reason to keep playing. N64 Gamer found it very commendable and true to the real game with limited lasting appeal, and IGN's reviewer liked the physics and sharp visuals but not the presentation.
What the press said at the time
| GameRankings (aggregate) | 65% | |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6.625/10 | |
| Game Informer | 7.75/10 | |
| GameFan | 83% | |
| GamePro | 2/5 | |
| GameSpot | 5.8/10 | |
| Hyper | 80% | |
| IGN | 8/10 | |
| N64 Magazine | 77% | |
| Nintendo Power | 7.4/10 |
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Nintendo 64 version.
Before you buy
A cheap cart, below the library median loose, with a low fake risk. PAL copies cost about the same loose and less complete. Complete copies cost several times the loose price.
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