F1 2000 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

F1 2000

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperVisual Sciences
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Developed by Visual Sciences and published by Electronic Arts, F1 2000 arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a racing game.

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. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

Visual Sciences also made Formula 1 98 for the PS1.

F1 2000 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 want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing F1 2000 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.

F1 2000 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

F1 2000 cheats & codes

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

Always first (Display)D0088BA4 0001 80088BA6 3402
Timer at 0:00:00 (Always pole) (Press L1 & L2 & R1 & R2)D0038FA6 F0FF 80034E14 0000
Driver has 180 points (Press L1 & R1)D0038FA6 F3FF 3003C37E 000B4
Team has 288 points (Press L2 & R2)D0038FA6 FCFF 8003C3AA 0120
Start at lapD0034E20 0101 80034E20 ????
Other drivers can't score(Press L1 & R1)D0038FA6 F3FF 50001502 0000 8003C380 0000

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F1 2000 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.

F1 2000 FAQ

When did F1 2000 come out on the PS1?

F1 2000 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made F1 2000?

It was developed by Visual Sciences and published by Electronic Arts.

Is F1 2000 multiplayer?

Yes. F1 2000 supports up to 2 players.

How long does F1 2000 take to play?

As a racing game, F1 2000 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 F1 2000 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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