Super Sprint NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Racing

Super Sprint

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1989 (originally 1986)
GenreRacing
DeveloperTengen
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Super Sprint is a racing game developed by Tengen and published by Atari. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.

It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.

Tengen also made Shinobi, Toobin' and Klax for the NES.

Super Sprint 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 NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Super Sprint 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.

Super Sprint gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Super Sprint cheats & codes

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

Infinite ContinuesSZETVUVK
6 ContinuesYASSPALA
No ContinuesPASSPALA
Speeds Up Music Very FastAEPKISI
Music Sounds CoolASAATT
More Obstacles On TracksIEKKNTAA GXSGUVSE

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Super Sprint 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.

Super Sprint FAQ

When did Super Sprint come out on the NES?

Super Sprint was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989; the original game dates back to 1986.

Who made Super Sprint?

It was developed by Tengen and published by Atari.

Is Super Sprint multiplayer?

Yes. Super Sprint supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Sprint take to play?

As a racing game, Super Sprint 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 Super Sprint 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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