Tony Hawk's Pro Skater PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperNeversoft Entertainment
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTony Hawk's
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a sports game released in 1999 for the PlayStation, developed by Neversoft Entertainment and published by Activision.

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. Among the 248 PS1 sports games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tony Hawk's series; on the PS1 you can also try Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. The series also appears on other systems with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (Dreamcast) and Tony Hawk's American Sk8land (DS). Neversoft Entertainment also made Spider-Man for the PS1.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 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 want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater cheats & codes

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

Unlock Officer Dick810D0FCA 0001 812A360E 000B

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 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.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater FAQ

When did Tony Hawk's Pro Skater come out on the PS1?

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater?

It was developed by Neversoft Entertainment and published by Activision.

Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater multiplayer?

Yes. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater take to play?

As a sports game, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 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 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 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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