Hot Wheels: Beat That! DS box art

Nintendo DS · Racing

Hot Wheels: Beat That!

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRacing
DeveloperEutechnyx
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesHot Wheels
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS, Hot Wheels: Beat That! is a racing game developed by Eutechnyx and published by Activision.

It is part of the Hot Wheels series; on the DS you can also try Hot Wheels Battle Force 5. The series also appears on other systems with Hot Wheels Turbo Racing (N64) and Hot Wheels Turbo Racing (PS1). Eutechnyx also made Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli and Big Mutha Truckers for the DS.

Hot Wheels: Beat That! 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 DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Hot Wheels: Beat That! 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.

Hot Wheels: Beat That! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Hot Wheels: Beat That! cheats & codes

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

16 Angels22080EAF 00000001
Drift Kings 24/Seven22080EAF 00000002
Drift 24 Seven22080EAF 00000003
Battle Spec22080EAF 00000004
Bone Shaker22080EAF 00000005
Brutalistic22080EAF 00000006

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Hot Wheels: Beat That! walkthroughs & guides

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Hot Wheels: Beat That! FAQ

Who made Hot Wheels: Beat That!?

It was developed by Eutechnyx and published by Activision.

Is Hot Wheels: Beat That! multiplayer?

Yes. Hot Wheels: Beat That! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Hot Wheels: Beat That! take to play?

As a racing game, Hot Wheels: Beat That! 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 Hot Wheels: Beat That! 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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