Street Racer PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

Street Racer

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996 (originally 1994)
GenreRacing
DeveloperVivid Image
PublisherUbi Soft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Street Racer is a racing game developed by Vivid Image and published by Ubi Soft. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Vivid Image also made S.C.A.R.S. for the PS1.

Street Racer 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 want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing Street 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.

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

Street Racer cheats & codes

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

Constant Timer (White)800826A6 1060
Constant Timer Total Laps (Green)800FAFD4 0000
Unlimited Turbo801CD224 0FFF
Unlimited Energy801CD2C0 00FF
Extra Car and Creature (Rabbit)8010858C 0008
Always First Place800FB1F0 0000 801CD2EA 0000

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Street 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.

Street Racer FAQ

When did Street Racer come out on the PS1?

Street Racer was released for the PlayStation in 1996; the original game dates back to 1994.

Who made Street Racer?

It was developed by Vivid Image and published by Ubi Soft.

Is Street Racer multiplayer?

Yes. Street Racer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Street Racer take to play?

As a racing game, Street 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 Street 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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