Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge

Certified classic

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperTechnos
PublisherTechnos Japan Corp.
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesKunio-kun
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Developed by Technos and published by Technos Japan Corp., Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a sports game.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Kunio-kun series; on the NES you can also try Nekketsu Street Basket: Ganbare Dunk Heroes and Renegade. The series also appears on other systems with Renegade (C64).

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge 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
  • you want to experience one of the NES's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge cheats & codes

33 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 9 Gold Pieces (Instead of Only 5)PEVUAIIE
Start With 50 Gold Pieces (Instead of Only 5)ASVUAIIA
Start With 99 Gold Pieces (Instead of Only 5)OOVUAIIE
Buy Something To Set Gold Coins To 27OZOATYSX
Buy Something To Set Gold Coins To 99OZOATYSX OPOAYYYX

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Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge FAQ

When did Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge come out on the NES?

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge?

It was developed by Technos and published by Technos Japan Corp..

Is Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge multiplayer?

Yes. Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge supports up to 4 players.

How long does Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge take to play?

As a sports game, Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge 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 Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge 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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