F-Zero: GP Legend GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

F-Zero: GP Legend

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreRacing
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesF-Zero
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, F-Zero: GP Legend is a racing game developed by Nintendo.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3. Among the 105 GBA racing games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

It is part of the F-Zero series; on the GBA you can also try F-Zero: Maximum Velocity and F-Zero Climax. The series also appears on other systems with F-Zero (SNES) and F-Zero X (N64). Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.

F-Zero: GP Legend supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing F-Zero: GP Legend is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

F-Zero: GP Legend gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

F-Zero: GP Legend cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Infinite Health820149BA 3400
Have Booster320149EB 0001
Infinite Spare Machines3300122D 0004
Max Race Points83001690 03E7
Have All Gran Prix Races Won82008C2A FFFF
Have All Zero Test Classes Open32008C48 0004

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F-Zero: GP Legend walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

F-Zero: GP Legend FAQ

When did F-Zero: GP Legend come out on the GBA?

F-Zero: GP Legend was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made F-Zero: GP Legend?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is F-Zero: GP Legend multiplayer?

Yes. F-Zero: GP Legend supports up to 4 players.

How long does F-Zero: GP Legend take to play?

As a racing game, F-Zero: GP Legend typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about F-Zero: GP Legend on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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