Ready 2 Rumble Boxing PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperPoint of View, Inc
PublisherMidway Home Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesReady 2 Rumble
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing is a sports game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Point of View, Inc and published by Midway Home Entertainment.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Ready 2 Rumble series; on the PS1 you can also try Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2. The series also appears on other systems with Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 (N64) and Ready 2 Rumble Boxing (N64).

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing 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 Ready 2 Rumble Boxing 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health (Both Players)80031862 3C00
Infinite Stamina (Both Players)80031A1E 3C00
Infinite Time8002CDB2 3C00
Infinite Tries (Training Mode)801FAE64 0003
P1 1-Hit KO!80095EA8 0000
P1 Low Stamina80095EAC 0028

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Ready 2 Rumble Boxing 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.

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing FAQ

When did Ready 2 Rumble Boxing come out on the PS1?

Ready 2 Rumble Boxing was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Ready 2 Rumble Boxing?

It was developed by Point of View, Inc and published by Midway Home Entertainment.

Is Ready 2 Rumble Boxing multiplayer?

Yes. Ready 2 Rumble Boxing supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ready 2 Rumble Boxing take to play?

As a sports game, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing 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 Ready 2 Rumble Boxing 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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