PlayStation · Sports
Actua Pool
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | Mirage |
| Publisher | Gremlin Interactive, Acclaim Entertainment Inc |
| Players | 1–6 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Actua Sports |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Mirage and published by Gremlin Interactive, Acclaim Entertainment Inc, Actua Pool arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a sports game.
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.
It is part of the Actua Sports series; on the PS1 you can also try Actua Soccer, Actua Golf 2 and Actua Golf. The series also appears on other systems with Actua Soccer (Saturn) and Actua Golf (Saturn).
Actua Pool supports up to 6 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing Actua Pool 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
Actua Pool cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Reversed Joker Command | D0145074
???? |
|---|---|
| Turn Aiming Line on (O+L1) | D0145074
2400
8015FE1C
0001 |
| Turn Aiming Line off (O+L2) | D0145074
2100
8015FE1C
0000 |
| Turn Sight Line on (O+R1) | D0145074
2800
8015FFEA
0001 |
| Turn Sight Line off (O+R2) | D0145074
2200
8015FFEA
0000 |
Actua Pool 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.
Actua Pool FAQ
When did Actua Pool come out on the PS1?
Actua Pool was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Actua Pool?
It was developed by Mirage and published by Gremlin Interactive, Acclaim Entertainment Inc.
Is Actua Pool multiplayer?
Yes. Actua Pool supports up to 6 players.
How long does Actua Pool take to play?
As a sports game, Actua Pool 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 Actua Pool 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.