Wipeout 64 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

Wipeout 64

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreRacing
DeveloperPsygnosis
PublisherMidway
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWipeout
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Wipeout 64 is a racing game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Psygnosis and published by Midway.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 67 N64 racing games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Wipeout series. The series also appears on other systems with Wipeout 2097 (PS1) and Wipeout (PS1).

Wipeout 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 Wipeout 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.

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

Wipeout 64 cheats & codes

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

Oeffnet Velocitar80093249 0001
Oeffnet Piranha II800933C9 0001
Oeffnet Super Combo Challenge8009351D 0000
Infinite Check Point Time810CDE92 0960
Infinite Shield8109BCEE 0000
Open Velocitar80093249 0001

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Wipeout 64 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing N64 games today

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Wipeout 64 FAQ

When did Wipeout 64 come out on the N64?

Wipeout 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made Wipeout 64?

It was developed by Psygnosis and published by Midway.

Is Wipeout 64 multiplayer?

Yes. Wipeout 64 supports up to 4 players.

How long does Wipeout 64 take to play?

As a racing game, Wipeout 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 Wipeout 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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