VR Sports Powerboat Racing PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

VR Sports Powerboat Racing

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreRacing
DeveloperPromethean Designs
PublisherInterplay
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, VR Sports Powerboat Racing is a racing game developed by Promethean Designs and published by Interplay.

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.

Promethean Designs also made Renegade Racers for the PS1.

VR Sports Powerboat Racing 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 VR Sports Powerboat Racing 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.

VR Sports Powerboat Racing gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

VR Sports Powerboat Racing cheats & codes

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

Always Place First800A3106 0000
Enable Hidden Boats8009DE28 0001
Enable Mines8009DE24 0001
Enable Slalom8009DE1C 0001
Enable Load Championship Mode8009DE20 0001
Enable Big Head Mode300BD310 0001

See all VR Sports Powerboat Racing cheats

VR Sports Powerboat Racing 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.

VR Sports Powerboat Racing FAQ

When did VR Sports Powerboat Racing come out on the PS1?

VR Sports Powerboat Racing was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made VR Sports Powerboat Racing?

It was developed by Promethean Designs and published by Interplay.

Is VR Sports Powerboat Racing multiplayer?

Yes. VR Sports Powerboat Racing supports up to 2 players.

How long does VR Sports Powerboat Racing take to play?

As a racing game, VR Sports Powerboat Racing 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 VR Sports Powerboat Racing 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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