Speed Racer PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

Speed Racer

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreRacing
DeveloperAmanodai / Graphic Research
PublisherJaleco Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Speed Racer is a racing game developed by Amanodai / Graphic Research and published by Jaleco Entertainment.

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.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Speed Racer 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.

Speed Racer gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Speed Racer cheats & codes

7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

All Cars Unlocked300A2220 000C
Place 1st8010180C 0001
Have More Views3007F94C 0004
Infinite Time In Course Select Screen800EC9F8 EA75
Infinite Time Car Selection Screen800F6B2C BB90
Time Of Day Modifier800A217C 000?

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Speed Racer 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.

Speed Racer FAQ

When did Speed Racer come out on the PS1?

Speed Racer was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Speed Racer?

It was developed by Amanodai / Graphic Research and published by Jaleco Entertainment.

Is Speed Racer multiplayer?

No. Speed Racer is a single-player game.

How long does Speed Racer take to play?

As a racing game, Speed Racer 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 Speed Racer 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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