EA Playground DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

EA Playground

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperEA Vancouver
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by EA Vancouver and published by Electronic Arts, EA Playground arrived on the Nintendo DS as a sports game.

Among the 71 DS sports games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

EA Vancouver also made Need for Speed: Carbon, FIFA 08 and FIFA 09 for the DS.

EA Playground 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing EA Playground is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

EA Playground gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

EA Playground cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Marbles920F4168 00000000 120F416A 0000270F D2000000 00000000
Quick High Score52220844 00000000 02220844 00000063 D2000000 00000000
Low Lap Time322182D8 0000000A 0222338C 00000000 D2000000 00000000
Start on Third Lap522182D8 FFFFFFFF 022182D8 00000001 D2000000 00000000
Quick High Score522231EC 00000000 122231EC 00000063 D2000000 00000000
Start With One Win (Round Play Only)522231C8 00000000 222231C8 00000001 D2000000 00000000

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EA Playground walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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EA Playground FAQ

Who made EA Playground?

It was developed by EA Vancouver and published by Electronic Arts.

Is EA Playground multiplayer?

Yes. EA Playground supports up to 2 players.

How long does EA Playground take to play?

As a sports game, EA Playground 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 EA Playground 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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