About this game
Released in 2003, 1080° Avalanche is the sequel to the acclaimed 1080° Snowboarding for Nintendo 64, this time developed by Nintendo's American studio NST. It preserved the physics-heavy, precision-focused style of the original while adding four-player multiplayer and a memorable avalanche-escape mode where a wall of snow chases you downhill in real time.
Key Features
Realistic snowboarding physics with trick chains; avalanche race mode — players race downhill ahead of a real-time cascading wall of snow; four-player multiplayer across multiple modes; ten snowboarders with different stats; licensed soundtrack featuring rock and electronic tracks alongside original music.
The Story Behind
The original 1080° Snowboarding (1998, N64) was developed by Nintendo EAD and was one of the most technically impressive sports games of its era. For the GameCube sequel, Nintendo handed development to NST, its American studio. 1080° Avalanche arrived during the era of Tony Hawk and SSX dominance, carving a niche as the precision-first alternative — slower to learn, more rewarding to master.
Tricks & Tales
The avalanche mode in 1080° Avalanche was considered one of the most adrenaline-inducing sequences in GameCube sports gaming — the snow wall moves at a pace calibrated to keep it just behind a skilled player, creating constant tension without feeling unfair to newcomers. The game was released first in Europe and North America before Japan, with the Japanese version arriving over a month later.
Collector's Guide
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Hand-cleaned and tested units shipped worldwide from Toyohashi, Japan. HP direct purchase exclusive: we include a printed shop owner's note card with every order.
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