Tony Hawk's Proving Ground DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSports
DeveloperBlizzard Albany
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTony Hawk's
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is a sports game developed by Blizzard Albany and published by Activision.

It is part of the Tony Hawk's series; on the DS you can also try Tony Hawk's American Sk8land, Tony Hawk's Motion and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam. The series also appears on other systems with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS1) and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (PS1). Blizzard Albany also made Guitar Hero: On Tour, Transformers Decepticons and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 for the DS.

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground 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 need current teams and rosters

What playing Tony Hawk's Proving Ground 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Tony Hawk's Proving Ground cheats & codes

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

Max Cash021B3C4C 05F00000
Special Does Not Decrease02053B94 E8BD8010 02053B34 E8BD8010
All Levels Open (Free Skate)021B3B74 FFFFFFFF 021B3B78 FFFFFFFF
Max Score After A Jump92127394 00006000 02127394 E1A06004 D0000000 00000000
Big Jumps921081D8 00000009 021081D8 E3A01000 D0000000 00000000
Slow Motion Jumps92123A80 00000008 02123A80 E3A00000 D0000000 00000000

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Tony Hawk's Proving Ground walkthroughs & guides

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Tony Hawk's Proving Ground FAQ

Who made Tony Hawk's Proving Ground?

It was developed by Blizzard Albany and published by Activision.

Is Tony Hawk's Proving Ground multiplayer?

Yes. Tony Hawk's Proving Ground supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tony Hawk's Proving Ground take to play?

As a sports game, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground 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 Tony Hawk's Proving Ground 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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