Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreSports
DeveloperVicarious Vision
PublisherActivision
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTony Hawk
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is a sports game developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 139 GBA sports games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tony Hawk series; on the GBA you can also try Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Tony Hawk's Underground 2 and Tony Hawk's Underground. The series also appears on other systems with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (GBC) and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (GBC). Vicarious Vision also made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend for the GBA.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 cheats & codes

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 FAQ

When did Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 come out on the GBA?

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3?

It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Activision.

Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 multiplayer?

Yes. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 supports up to 4 players.

How long does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 take to play?

As a sports game, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 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 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 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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