San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing N64 box art

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San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1997
GenreRacing
DeveloperMidway
PublisherGT Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSan Francisco Rush
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 6

Developed by Midway and published by GT Interactive, San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1997 as a racing game.

It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include GoldenEye 007, Star Fox 64 and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.

It is part of the San Francisco Rush series; on the N64 you can also try San Francisco Rush 2049. The series also appears on other systems with San Francisco Rush 2049 (GBC). Midway also made Doom 64, Mortal Kombat Trilogy and Quake for the N64.

San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing San Francisco Rush: Extreme 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.

San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing cheats & codes

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

Always Finish First80101409 0000
Activate Fast Sky800F4089 0001
Activate Auto Abort Disable800F4140 0001
Activate Cones to Mines800DA018 0001
Activator 1 P1D00F40A4 0000
Activator 2 P1D00F40A5 0000

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San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing walkthroughs & guides

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San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing FAQ

When did San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing come out on the N64?

San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.

Who made San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing?

It was developed by Midway and published by GT Interactive.

Is San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing multiplayer?

Yes. San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing supports up to 2 players.

How long does San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing take to play?

As a racing game, San Francisco Rush: Extreme 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.

Read more about San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing 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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