3Xtreme PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing / Sports

3Xtreme

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRacing, Sports
Developer989 Sports
Publisher989 Sports
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

3Xtreme is a racing game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by 989 Sports. It blends racing and sports elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

989 Sports also made NBA ShootOut 2004, NBA ShootOut 2000 and NCAA GameBreaker 2001 for the PS1.

3Xtreme 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 want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing 3Xtreme 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.

3Xtreme gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

3Xtreme cheats & codes

30 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

P1 Infinite Freestyle Time80143BD0 2400
P2 Infinite Freestyle Time8014E0B8 2400
Max Tournament Points30010224 00FF
Max Equipment Buy Points8001010A FFFF
FAKE Always First8014E0B8 0001
Enable Arroyo Grande 2 Level3001017A 0001

See all 3Xtreme cheats

3Xtreme walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

3Xtreme FAQ

When did 3Xtreme come out on the PS1?

3Xtreme was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made 3Xtreme?

It was developed by 989 Sports.

Is 3Xtreme multiplayer?

Yes. 3Xtreme supports up to 2 players.

How long does 3Xtreme take to play?

As a racing game, 3Xtreme 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 3Xtreme 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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