Jeff Gordon XS Racing GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Jeff Gordon XS Racing

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreRacing
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherASC Games
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Natsume and published by ASC Games, Jeff Gordon XS Racing arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1999 as a racing game.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.

Natsume also made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Action Man: Search for Base X and Croc 2 for the GBC.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Jeff Gordon XS Racing 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.

Jeff Gordon XS Racing gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Jeff Gordon XS Racing cheats & codes

3 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Points Modifier [00-63]0100D4C5
Start On Last Lap0101BBC5
Fake Always Place 1st0101BEC5

See all Jeff Gordon XS Racing cheats

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Playing GBC games today

GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.

Jeff Gordon XS Racing FAQ

When did Jeff Gordon XS Racing come out on the GBC?

Jeff Gordon XS Racing was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Jeff Gordon XS Racing?

It was developed by Natsume and published by ASC Games.

How long does Jeff Gordon XS Racing take to play?

As a racing game, Jeff Gordon XS Racing 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.

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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