[2] Additionally, Gina Cavalli from R: Racing Evolution replaced Reiko Nagase as the mascot in the DS version.

The N64 version received its first official re-release on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on January 31, 2025.

With a wide variety of tracks and plenty of hidden cars to unlock there's a lot to see and win over the course of the game.

"[28] Michael "Major Mike" Weigand of GamePro said of the same Nintendo 64 version in one review, "Arcade racing fans who have had to be content with SF Rush and Cruis'n titles will find Ridge Racer 64 a big improvement.

"[30][f] Later, however, Four-Eyed Dragon said of the DS version, "with a frustrating control scheme, Ridge Racer only stays in low gear.