Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Racing

Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreRacing
DeveloperAltron
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber is a racing game developed by Altron and published by THQ.

It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.

Altron also made Pocky & Rocky with Becky, Hey Arnold!: The Movie and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: Kaznapped! for the GBA.

Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber supports up to 2 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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber 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.

Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber cheats & codes

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

Max Money Earned83004770 00FF
Always Low Time830056CC 0000
Enable Code (Must Be On)0000B66E 000A 10000874 0007
Infinite Lives8300234E 0004 83002350 0004

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Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber walkthroughs & guides

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Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber FAQ

When did Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber come out on the GBA?

Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber?

It was developed by Altron and published by THQ.

Is Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber multiplayer?

Yes. Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber supports up to 2 players.

How long does Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber take to play?

As a racing game, Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber 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 Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber 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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