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Pro Pinball: Big Race USA
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| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 (originally 1998) |
| Genre | Action, Pinball |
| Developer | Cunning Developments |
| Publisher | Empire Interactive |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA is an action game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Cunning Developments and published by Empire Interactive. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998. It blends action and pinball 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.
Cunning Developments also made Pro Pinball: The Web, Pro Pinball: Timeshock! and Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey for the PS1.
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Pro Pinball: Big Race USA is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Ballsaver always active | 800AC004
0800 |
|---|---|
| Airbag always active | 800AC010
0800 |
| Infinite Balls P1 | D00AABE0
0002
800AABE0
0001 |
| Infinite Balls P2 | D00AAE40
0002
800AAE40
0001 |
| Infinite Balls P3 | D00AB0A0
0002
800AB0A0
0001 |
| Infinite Balls P4 | D00AB300
0002
800AB300
0001 |
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA 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.
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA FAQ
When did Pro Pinball: Big Race USA come out on the PS1?
Pro Pinball: Big Race USA was released for the PlayStation in 2000; the original game dates back to 1998.
Who made Pro Pinball: Big Race USA?
It was developed by Cunning Developments and published by Empire Interactive.
Is Pro Pinball: Big Race USA multiplayer?
Yes. Pro Pinball: Big Race USA supports up to 4 players.
How long does Pro Pinball: Big Race USA take to play?
As an action game, Pro Pinball: Big Race USA typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pro Pinball: Big Race USA 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.