Excitebike 64 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

Excitebike 64

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperLeft Field Productions
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesExcitebike
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 13

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Excitebike 64 is a racing game developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 67 N64 racing games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Excitebike series. Left Field Productions also made Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside and NBA Courtside 2: Featuring Kobe Bryant for the N64.

Excitebike 64 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 want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Excitebike 64 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.

Excitebike 64 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Excitebike 64 cheats & codes

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

Master CodeF10B76C0 2400

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Excitebike 64 walkthroughs & guides

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Excitebike 64 FAQ

When did Excitebike 64 come out on the N64?

Excitebike 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Excitebike 64?

It was developed by Left Field Productions and published by Nintendo.

Is Excitebike 64 multiplayer?

Yes. Excitebike 64 supports up to 4 players.

How long does Excitebike 64 take to play?

As a racing game, Excitebike 64 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 Excitebike 64 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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