Cool Boarders PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Cool Boarders

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SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperUEP Systems
PublisherSony
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCool Boarders
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Cool Boarders is a sports game released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by UEP Systems and published by Sony.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

It is part of the Cool Boarders series; on the PS1 you can also try Cool Boarders 2001, Cool Boarders 2 and Cool Boarders 3. The series also appears on other systems with Cool Boarders Pocket (NGPC). UEP Systems also made Rising Zan: The Samurai Gunman for the PS1.

Cool Boarders is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Cool Boarders gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Cool Boarders cheats & codes

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

FAKE Infinite Time8006234C 0000
Track Modifier801E35E8 ????
Board Modifier801E35EC ????
Extra Boards801EF82E 0007
Extra Tracks801EF82A 0005
High Stability801827A4 0000

See all Cool Boarders cheats

Cool Boarders 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.

Cool Boarders FAQ

When did Cool Boarders come out on the PS1?

Cool Boarders was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Cool Boarders?

It was developed by UEP Systems and published by Sony.

Is Cool Boarders multiplayer?

No. Cool Boarders is a single-player game.

How long does Cool Boarders take to play?

As a sports game, Cool Boarders 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 Cool Boarders 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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