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Formula 1 98
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Visual Sciences |
| Publisher | Psygnosis |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Formula 1 98 is a racing game developed by Visual Sciences and published by Psygnosis.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
Visual Sciences also made F1 2000 for the PS1.
Formula 1 98 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Formula 1 98 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.
Formula 1 98 cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D0023BB2
???? |
|---|---|
| Have extra tracks | 80010B78
0060 |
| No time limit | 801C24B4
EFFE |
| Timer 00:00:00 | D00AB822
AF82
800AB822
AF80 |
| Infinite checkpoint time | D003BE88
0124
8003BE88
0000
8003BE8A
0000 |
| Advanced grip | D009C49E
A223
8009C49E
A220
D00AEE80
0002
800AEE80
0000 |
Formula 1 98 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.
Formula 1 98 FAQ
When did Formula 1 98 come out on the PS1?
Formula 1 98 was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Formula 1 98?
It was developed by Visual Sciences and published by Psygnosis.
Is Formula 1 98 multiplayer?
Yes. Formula 1 98 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Formula 1 98 take to play?
As a racing game, Formula 1 98 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 Formula 1 98 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.