F-Zero X: EXpansion Kit - Rainbow Road

[@SuperWiiBros08]

mario kart was so pissed at f zero for using their rainbow road theme that they took their mechanics, tracks and best music for 8

[@alexanderavila4662]

What. That makes no sense. F-Zero's mechanics are completely different. They're both Nintendo properties.

[@Trickward]

@@alexanderavila4662 probably referencing the anti-gravity in 8 and how f-zero has floating cars

[@alexanderavila4662]

@@Trickward Oh well I mean Nintendo always gives hints with same universe concepts so it was about to happen.

[@kavenoff777]

It's a joke lol Even I could tell that

[@-Ryu]

Then they just Put the blue falcon IN Mariokart 8. I'm not kidding, it's like Captain Falcon Cheated on them or something, they were mad!

[@arturozavala4315]

F-Zero is such a magical franchise, it has no bad music, every song makes you feel... powerful

[@mtoad]

So does killing a man.

[@shadowpheonix1751]

mtoad you must have experience

[@Me41687]

Oh no

[@alphalax7747]

@@mtoad monkaW

[@bryanlokao1]

Great songs of course! It's sad that N64DD sold just a little, cause this Expansion needed to be sold worldwide! Imagine tons of people creating their own courses, it would be great! I wish they had added those to F Zero GX, but they put only Machine Customization.

[@-Ryu]

Who ever thought Rainbow road would be more intense WITHOUT items?

[@angeldariogaribaydelatorre6395]

N64 RR , no ítems , 200 CC

[@bigroaststyrone8135]

@@angeldariogaribaydelatorre6395 doesn’t hold a candle to F Zero lol

[@nicofire31]

@@bigroaststyrone8135 Play as the blue falcon, and maybe a captain falcon mii if you have the amiibo

[@nicofire31]

@@bigroaststyrone8135 play as the blue falcon if you have unlocked it

[@flamingphoenix1425]

Or guardrails

[@KingNice92]

Wish there was a new F-zero game coming out soon...

[@insertidentifierhere2001]

They announced metroid prime 4 so, why not f-zero ?

[@cybershroom9240]

Still waiting

[@HealingVoice39]

too bad

[@diegocalvete3092]

Well, get ready for a Star Fox Racer that'll just be a F-Zero reskin

[@cybershroom9240]

F

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

Heavy, thrash, speed, AND power? This is the most metal Nintendo soundtrack ever!

[@IAmTheEg7]

Perfect for a new F-Zero game, want to know what I call it? F-ZERO NX DUN DUN DUUUUUNNNNNN

[@yamigekusu]

I'd play the shyet out of that *tosses money at Nintendo*

[@ninelivesbobcat3619]

...And then they rename the NX to the Switch. God dammit, Nintendo.

[@megamarsonic]

And the Revolution to the Wii.

[@RezaMaulana98RM98]

Make it F-Zero SX then

[@cybershroom9240]

F-Zero Switch Force

[@tardigrade9343]

0:40 goosebumps....

[@TylerMcNamer]

*YOU GOT MUSHROOM POWER!*

[@mcj88]

I'd love it if they made F-Zero X EXpansion Kit a Virtual Console release.

[@Schwarzesman]

+mcj88 A massive multiplayer would be a crazy experience.

[@EpicRiolu447]

+Adrahamelech Basilio Juárez Free roam with collisions turned on and damage normal in a small area May god have mercy on your soul xD

[@IAmTheEg7]

Doesn't everybody? At least I have the real thing in case it doesn't...

[@pigfish99]

holy hell, This is awesome. Imagine what'd be like on the consoles of today, in full quality stereo...

[@calimantis]

The memories of dive bombing to the bottom of the hill at the start then hitting your brakes and spinning while half the drivers in the race barrel into you and die. Man, I miss this game

[@Rimmer7]

F-Zero makes everything better.

[@Simo_Reval]

just on word: masterpiece!

[@Linklic]

You've gotta respect Mario and Captain Falcon. They drive their cars on fucking RAINBOWS, man. That's bad ass.

[@pinoypizza]

Proof that driving on rainbows, whether in a kart or a futuristic machine, is manly.

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

Talk about epic. This took one of the best Mario Kart tracks (no pun intended) and made it even more awesome. Fav'd for awesomeness.

[@matheusvasiliauskassoares4361]

Found an copy of F-zero X in my town recently, in japanese, but I didn't think twice, bought it right away . . . . . . No regrets at all (The only game in my n64 that plays nicely even with the analog stick problem)

[@Lollage]

yes there was about 4-6 new tracks with the expansion

[@anthonyvo1963]

YOU GOT RAINBOW BOOST POWER

[@CynicalGamingBlogTerry309]

i play f-zero for casual hilarious fun and mario kart is getting more and more competitive im a casural gamer but i still like f-zero better

[@joshyywoshy]

They didn’t have to go this hard but they did

[@Yodaman2]

F-Zero has the best gaming sounds!

[@RetroArcadeGuy]

30 people has pressed the Boost button right on the finish line.

[@Bob_Beaky]

Miyamoto says there won't be any new F-Zero as Nintendo can't think of anything new to do with the series... Meanwhile, the rest of the world is still waiting on BS F-Zero, FZX - Expansion Kit and Climax and a release of the novel and (full) anime tie-ins... Thanks Nintendo.

[@BillTheScientist]

Nobody is asking them to re-invent the wheel.

[@ikagura]

Miyamoto isn't even developping games himself... let alone Mario Kart...

[@Tetsaiken]

Epic win.

[@Visleaf]

Luckily, you're right.

[@DaMangaka]

BEST REMIX EVER!!!

[@FlameHisWorld]

RIP Uncle Walter

[@Chauckles]

No, I don't think "crunchy" quite describes it. I'm thinking more "screechy" maybe.

[@UknownHero0]

Personal Message

[@js100serch]

Aaahh OK N64 DD explains it all thanks =)

[@mindscarp]

This Rainbow Road music is really great. Did you rip the music directly form the game or did you download the soundtrack somewhere ? I can't find any OST for the EXpansion Kit of F-ZX.

[@dorko4u]

Captain Falcon + Rainbow Road = Too much awesome.

[@TheSignPainter500]

YESSS!!!

[@r4shka]

I like more this version than the original version. "Come on, daddy! Show them how to race on the Rainbow Road!" - Cindy Falcon-Aran

[@Error52QFG]

F-Zero is basically rainbow road as a entire series

[@DarKnightSparda]

Best Rainbow Road theme EVER!

[@cptsonicbelmont]

So badass.

[@charlesr456]

No Way! This is awesome. It would be great if they made the expansion for VC

[@metroidowns]

The regeneration one got stuck in my head lol

[@SSBRocker]

@Maxpound Only the soundtrack or also the whole stage?

[@tomatzu]

You know, I want to play Mario Kart 64 even though this was meant for F-Zero after hearing this song. What I wouldn't give for a hack of the game just with this song in it! It's perfect cruising music!

[@Hawkeye4500]

Guitar ftw.

[@Fanatico9022]

Amén to that =')

[@GreenPilz]

Joel brought me here

[@TheReapingBarracuda3]

Yup me too

[@Gestersmek]

Wait, which Joel?

[@TheReapingBarracuda3]

Joel from Vinesauce

[@Gestersmek]

Ooooh...

[@johnnyace2287]

GrEEnPilz - YT is he your father??

[@XDLugia]

@PacGuy765 Excuse me if I'm wrong, but aren't you the guy who helped me with the LEGO builder stuff?

[@lol88133]

Hideki Konno, one of the biggest people behind Mario Kart, has dismissed the idea of crosseovers

[@bluetrancefer]

I really want the next F-Zero game to have its Heavy Metal themes again. A little Trance doesn't hurt, but F-Zero had Heavy Metal in the beginning.

[@XDLugia]

how the hell can people dislike this??

[@anarchyXarsonist]

are there any mp3s of this available?

[@oddmanelf]

Hahaha! I just imagined Mario's Kart side by side with Falcons Blue Falcon. XD

[@ChristopherFossMusic]

Yes.

[@irvrod]

HEAD BANG

[@petespoz]

If captain falcon was in the next mario kart game...I wonder...

[@aaron_aj_knight_95]

This sounds depressing for some reason.

[@lucasnassar2778]

0:40 You mention this part,right?Actually it does sounds like after a hard year you ended like it I MADE IT!!!!!!

[@GeneralSnivy]

ME LOVE-E THIS SONGA!!!!! [Repeats] [Returns to normal 30 minutes later] Well, I know there's a good chance that F-zero EXpansion Kit will come to America in a matter of years! (Hell, Sin and Punishment came to America, so why shouldn't this)?!

[@mattsunston]

@Cabooseified Look up the DVDVideoSoft KZbin to MP3 converter.

[@AaronAndersonRWP]

All this time and the expansion hasn't been released on VC? Nintendo, I am disappoint.

[@XDLugia]

@Fuzunga I think it would ssuit better for the 3DS. F-Zero in 3D must be the most intense thing on earth!

[@AttorneyAtMusic]

Does anyone know if the Wii virtual console edition of this game is the expanded version?

[@SPS148669]

Remix of Mario Kart 64 because the Rainbow Road in F-zero X was a clone of mario karts.

[@juiceboxjones7621]

i just came

[@Bananinasdasd]

best track of best circuit in any racing video game ever (NOT F-Zero... by the way)

[@roshipower]

it isnt supposed to sound intense

[@coke276]

0:21 awesome!!! 0:41 - 1:06 best part... 5*

[@WarnyBoy]

@DaDude261 That was funny, I had to laugh! :)

[@PacGuy765]

@xdlugia1 yh means yeah

[@CloudStrifeZX]

i do my best with captain falcon in brawl and i kick metaknight ass all way to dreamland, of course is tough, but everything is a ENDLESS CHALLENGE

[@Crystasorrow]

I love this :D I finally was able to download this song after awhile of searching, and it was pretty hard let me tell you. I'm glad I did find it though. imo this version of the song > Mario Kart version

[@melhaur]

I actually heard this on a local radio station earlyer this year, instant stay in car moment to listen to this one

[@tjlnintendo]

Amazing radio station

[@melhaur]

@@tjlnintendo yea its a radio station controled by the local university of the city i live in, and i forgot about it untill recent.

[@IBigDickI]

@@melhaur That's cool, I wish there were dedicated Radio stations for video game music.

[@BlueThunderO7]

Nice!

[@flamingphoenix1425]

​@@melhaurthats an absolute w radio station

[@dariengoheen747]

F Zero X is seriously one of the most metal games ever. Ever hook up an N64 or a console with this on Virtual console to a stereo with a sub- It will destroy your house.

[@mspeter97]

Darien Goheen Well...without the expansion kit the music would be in mono so....

[@dariengoheen747]

Le Docteur It still destroys your house regardless.

[@matthewconley7568]

And if it were in 7.1 surround sound?

[@DynoSkrimisher]

Destroys your earphones

[@Nitroxity]

To be honest I never minded it being in mono, the music is already that fucking amazing. One of the best uses of N64 sampling instruments in my honest opinion, sounds nearly CD quality, even if there's no stereo (well, without the expansion anyways).

[@Krukmeister]

How ironic that the best version of the Rainbow Road theme isn't from a Mario Kart game.

[@saijime2918]

for real

[@spiketheguy7091]

And how ironic that the best Mute City theme isn't from a F-Zero game. ;-)

[@Krukmeister]

Richard Williams And Big Blue. Especially Big Blue.

[@edmaster93]

Richard Williams well yeah, is coming from f zero gx with the Z option.

[@edmaster93]

Pepe Roni from f zero gx right ? im know thr mk8 is good but not the best in my opinion

[@SystemBlocked94]

I would give anything for Nintendo to do a 64DD add on for their online expansion

[@SystemBlocked94]

To make courses on this game with online capabilities would be awesome for the switch online expansion and well worth the price for it

[@bigroaststyrone8135]

They would be able to do it no problem, the thing is it would be more labor and time intensive to do it with X, hence why they started with the original SNES version to gauge public interest on the F-Zero IP. All things considered I think it went quite well so we can probably expect to see X and GX get ported to the Switch or the next console in the coming months/years

[@MetalSmasherGaming]

If F-Zero X ever gets released on the Wii U Virtual Console, they should translate the Expansion Kit and add it as DLC, so then overseas gamers will finally get to experience this piece of epicness!

[@Nera-Red-93]

I'll be happy as a mofo is that happens!

[@unison_moody]

Not as DLC. Just add it to the game!

[@elreins]

+Brandon Matys I'd pay up to a 100.

[@MetalSmasherGaming]

Moody Since they included the e-Reader levels with Super Mario Advance 4 at no extra charge, then this could become a future possibility! There's still hope!

[@cybershroom9240]

Honestly that is what I hope happens with the N64 classic.

[@megamanfan3]

This should've been used in Mario Kart 8

[@Xcelleratr]

Actually, I kinda like the Mario Kart 8 version of N64 rainbow road better, but then again I'm also a huge fan of that big-band type of music. This is pretty good, but I'm just not a huge fan of that kind screechy guitar.

[@JoeyLamontagne]

The Mario Kart 8 version fits Mario Kart better than the F-Zero version, but they're both awesome.

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

@@Xcelleratr That kind of 90's Power-Rangers-y screechy junk guitar is exactly what tickles my nostalgia-buds, thank you very much

[@ramahermawan4598]

Nope. Mario Kart 8 is a part of Super Mario Jazz timeline (Super Mario 3D Land onward).

[@madden8021]

YOU GOT BOOST POWER

[@twas8brilling]

YEAH! YOU'RE WAY OUT IN FRONT

[@Shmayd]

WATCH YOUR BACK

[@DontpushtheBbutton]

ALL RIGHT, FIRST PLACE!

[@Shmayd]

BINGO HAHAHAHAHAH

[@JosuaGaming]

THREEEEEE... TWOOOOO... OOONNEEE... GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@KartMarisa]

Its criminal this song is stuck on the 64 Disk Drive.

[@Cearns9219]

It's truly a shame that we never got this tune in the original version of the game. It is awesome, to say the least.

[@pinoypizza]

Rainbow Road stage in SSB4 with this track as one of the selectable stage tunes anyone?

[@MikeSharpeWriter]

How did you know about today's trailer three weeks ago!

[@AZTenor94]

Michael Sharpe I think he was just suggesting that it should be in it.

[@cowfish13]

There is the Mario Kart 7 Rainbow Road stage, but because it's the 3DS version, its has to fight for a spot of 2. If there isn't a F-Zero stage in the 3DS version, then it could be very likely, much like how the Temple Stage was the Fire Emblem stage, with the music.

[@polrealfake]

The "My music" option form Brawl will return in SSB4... ...for the Wii U. MK7 Rainbow Road's only 2 songs it has are the original MK7 & a remix of the MK7 music.

[@godwin972]

Well, your wish partially came true...

[@alucardfu2]

What a song imagine it on Guitar Hero

[@oxob3333]

Clone Hero Charters: allow us to introduce ourselves

[@MamonFighter2ndChannel]

More like GuitarFreaks and DrumMania, GITADORA!

[@PikachuYoshiPines164]

F-Zero as a series makes me feel like I can do and achieve anything. The power these games give me has helped in rough times and I’m glad that I’ve gotten to experience it. They’re one of the hardest games I’ve played but they’re still so much fun and enjoyable. Captain Falcon is one of my all time favorite video game characters, despite him not having much of a personality, but that’s kinda what I like about him

[@zerojones2753]

When i hear this Version of Rainbow Road i can Imagin Mario and his Friends looking at the Night Sky, watching Captain Falcon, Rick Wheeler and other F-Zero Pilots soaring through the Rainbow like Shooting Stars

[@aleynino]

I am so crying nerd tears right now. This game defines my entire freaking childhood. It's sad to be all grown up and not have a decent sequel to this amazing piece of art. This game is such a master piece. Big fan.

[@lucasnassar2778]

At least there's Wipe Out,which is another CLAWsome similar series of the F-Zero,if more of these racing games be released,possibly they might bring F-Zero in more ways than one

[@roetemeteor]

So how are you feeling about F zero 99?

[@SonicMaster519]

F-Zero GX exists, homie.

[@Deses]

@@lucasnassar2778 There's no Wipeout, not 2 years ago and definitely not now. Wipeout died in 2012.

[@Deses]

@@SonicMaster519 GX released in 2003, homie. He's obviously lamenting the fact that there hasn't been a new game in 21 years.

[@BeauSkunk]

Y'know, Tara Bando also did music not only for F-Zero X, but also Mario Kart 64, and Super Mario Kart, as well. Shame they didn't use this in the original version of F-Zero X, as it's a great remix.

[@ChristopherFossMusic]

If you call competitive gameplay completely depending on luck on whether an AI fires a blue shell, thunder, and red shells all on you at the last second, making you drop down to 5th, on nearly every race, then yes, Mario Kart is more competitive than F-Zero. But as a pure racing game, F-Zero blows Mario Kart out of the water in what you could call "competitive".

[@meraak1]

10 years later but this is the least correct statement ive ever heard

[@flariz4824]

I know the point you are trying to make here but this comes off as salty.

[@kip258]

@@meraak1 *most correct

[@bigdwicks7498]

1300 km/hr > that damn blue shell at 1st

[@innocentzbat]

Mario Kart: **tiny boost** F-Zero: "YOU GOT BOOST POWER!!!"

[@A88mph]

Gets a Mushroom, YOU GOT BOOST POWER!!!

[@Lordx718]

Why didn't I know this existed until now?! I have been living a lie!

[@youhaveayds8975]

imagine being me and discovering this in 2021 tho

[@oxob3333]

@@youhaveayds8975 Same here lmao

[@reliczurge]

@@youhaveayds8975 2024

[@Equalizer2922]

Me who discovered this in 2024:​@@oxob3333

[@ChristopherFossMusic]

They are catering to different audiences. Mario Kart goes for casual, hilarious fun, and is a game anyone can play. F-Zero is for more intense gamers. Many of the challenges are a lot more difficult, and it can be difficult for people to cope with the speed. Yet the satisfaction of completing these events is spectacular. I play F-Zero with my gaming buddies when we want something competitve; We play Mario Kart if we just want pure chaos, which, can be fun.

[@ManicSocratic]

I have no idea how you obtained a clean rip of this music but I'm infinitely grateful you did!

[@MrWii000]

I shame Nintendo for not making this song for the original game's release. I wouldn't too much, except (as you all know) the 64DD was such a flop that it failed to reach the States where I live, thus preventing the Expansion Kit (which can only be played on the 64DD) from being officially played the USA. All I hope is that when Nintendo fixes the N64 Online mode for the Switch, they will release the Expansion Kit as well (since they also release the Japanese-exclusive "Sin & Punishment").

[@flamingphoenix1425]

It is astounding to me that a metal/rock remix of N64 Rainbow Road manages to capture the same feeling of wonder that the original had that the 8 version lacks

[@Iceferno]

Man, we should've totally got this on the original F-Zero X. Better than just having Sector A again.

[@Consolous]

I was not aware there was a version of Rainbow Road in this game until someone told me it sounded similar to my rock cover of Rainbow Road. What a coincidence that it replaces "Drivin' Through on Max" that happens to be the only F Zero X cover I've made so far. I'm flattered, this is awesome

[@GamerTheVoidGamingCentre]

Funny, we got a Mario Kart Track in F-Zero years ago, and then in Mario Kart 8, we got 2 F-Zero Tracks in the DLC.

[@beanloafnumbertwo5969]

This literally describes the final year at school/sixth form, you’ve come so far and your at the final stretch where your skill is truly put to the test

[@sebastianhernandezvazquez4922]

The best Mario kart easter egg

[@EndlessFunctionality]

Not officially releasing this is criminal!

[@IBigDickI]

So happy with F-Zero 99 being so active more and more F-Zero songs have been getting more attention lately.

[@deluks0]

Sounds like Mario kart 64’s rainbow road

[@gnutard1735]

because it is.

[@ShiftyGuy777]

Man, why couldn't this be in normal F-Zero X.