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PlayStation · Racing / Action
The Italian Job
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Racing, Action |
| Developer | Pixelogic |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 11 |
The Italian Job is a racing game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Pixelogic and published by Rockstar Games. It blends racing and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.
The Italian Job is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Italian Job 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.
The Italian Job cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| XploderCheckPlus | 742317B5
620C
842317B5
630B |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 742785B1
FDE1
342785AF
ED43 |
| Y-Fix | 74277189
29ED
84277189
29FD |
The Italian Job 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.
The Italian Job FAQ
When did The Italian Job come out on the PS1?
The Italian Job was released for the PlayStation in 2001.
Who made The Italian Job?
It was developed by Pixelogic and published by Rockstar Games.
Is The Italian Job multiplayer?
No. The Italian Job is a single-player game.
How long does The Italian Job take to play?
As a racing game, The Italian Job 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 The Italian Job 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.