R.C. Grand Prix Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Racing

R.C. Grand Prix

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreRacing
DeveloperAbsolute Entertainment
PublisherAbsolute Entertainment
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

R.C. Grand Prix is a racing game released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Absolute Entertainment.

Absolute Entertainment also made Star Trek Generations: Beyond the Nexus and Super Battletank for the Game Gear.

R.C. Grand Prix 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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing R.C. Grand Prix 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.

R.C. Grand Prix gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

R.C. Grand Prix cheats & codes

18 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

1st race is 0:45 instead of 1:002DD-68D-19A
1st race is 2:0078D-68D-19A
1st race is 4:15FFD-68D-19A
2nd race is 0:45 instead of 1:302DD-69D-803
2nd race is 2:0078D-69D-803
2nd race is 4:15FFD-69D-803

See all R.C. Grand Prix cheats

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R.C. Grand Prix FAQ

Who made R.C. Grand Prix?

It was developed by Absolute Entertainment.

Is R.C. Grand Prix multiplayer?

Yes. R.C. Grand Prix supports up to 4 players.

How long does R.C. Grand Prix take to play?

As a racing game, R.C. Grand Prix 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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