Big Air PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Big Air

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperPitbull Syndicate
PublisherAccolade
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Big Air is a sports game developed by Pitbull Syndicate and published by Accolade.

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.

Pitbull Syndicate also made Test Drive 6, Test Drive 4 and Test Drive 5 for the PS1.

Big Air 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Big Air 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Big Air gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Big Air cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Reversed Joker CommandD005B6F4 ????
Timer always 08006AC24 0000
Max Score8007BCAC FFFF
Always finish first3006BA60 0000

See all Big Air cheats

Big Air walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Big Air.

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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.

Big Air FAQ

When did Big Air come out on the PS1?

Big Air was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Big Air?

It was developed by Pitbull Syndicate and published by Accolade.

Is Big Air multiplayer?

Yes. Big Air supports up to 2 players.

How long does Big Air take to play?

As a sports game, Big Air 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 Big Air 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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