K-1 Grand Prix PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports / Fighting

K-1 Grand Prix

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports, Fighting
DeveloperXing Entertainment
PublisherJaleco Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, K-1 Grand Prix is a sports game developed by Xing Entertainment and published by Jaleco Entertainment. It blends sports and fighting elements.

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.

Xing Entertainment also made Bravo Air Race and K-1 Revenge for the PS1.

K-1 Grand Prix 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 K-1 Grand Prix 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

K-1 Grand Prix gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

K-1 Grand Prix cheats & codes

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

RCJC P1D00CA51A ????
RCJC P2D00598FC ????
PAL2NTSCD003A974 0008 3003A972 0040
Y-FixD002A5FC 0010 8002A5FC 0000
More time (Press L1 & L2 & R1 & R2)D00CA51A F0FF 800E5960 2000
End round immediately (Press Select)D00CA51A FFFE 800E5960 0000

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K-1 Grand Prix 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.

K-1 Grand Prix FAQ

When did K-1 Grand Prix come out on the PS1?

K-1 Grand Prix was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made K-1 Grand Prix?

It was developed by Xing Entertainment and published by Jaleco Entertainment.

Is K-1 Grand Prix multiplayer?

Yes. K-1 Grand Prix supports up to 2 players.

How long does K-1 Grand Prix take to play?

As a sports game, K-1 Grand Prix 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 K-1 Grand Prix 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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