Championship Bass PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Championship Bass

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperPai Corporation, Ltd
PublisherEA Sports
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Championship Bass is a sports game developed by Pai Corporation, Ltd and published by EA Sports.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Championship Bass gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Championship Bass cheats & codes

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

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Unlock Tube Bait Lure800C4E04 0001

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Championship Bass 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.

Championship Bass FAQ

When did Championship Bass come out on the PS1?

Championship Bass was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Championship Bass?

It was developed by Pai Corporation, Ltd and published by EA Sports.

Is Championship Bass multiplayer?

No. Championship Bass is a single-player game.

How long does Championship Bass take to play?

As a sports game, Championship Bass 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 Championship Bass 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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