ESPN Extreme Games
(Playstation - US, Extreme Sports)
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$18.95
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Developed by:
Sony
Published by:
Sony
Released On:
01 Dec 1995
ESPN Extreme Games , a groundbreaking sports game for the original Playstation, was released on 1998. The game follows the story of various extreme sports events, including skateboarding and BMX racing. Players are presented with a variety of athletes, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. As you progress through the game, you'll unlock new characters, levels, and challenges to compete in.
The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, as you navigate your chosen athlete through increasingly difficult tracks and obstacles. The controls are responsive, allowing for precise jumps and tricks. You can choose from a range of bikes, boards, or skates, each with its own unique feel and handling. As you improve your skills, you'll unlock new moves and combos to show off on the track.
UPC-A:
711719611424 (Europe)
Part #:
SLES-00063 (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
PlayStation Setup
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Ensure the PlayStation power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
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Insert the ESPN's Extreme Games disc and close the CD door.
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Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation.
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Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Choose Settings Menu
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Use the up/down directional arrows to move the highlight.
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Use the left/right directional arrows (or control buttons) to cycle through options on the highlighted line.
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Press Start to continue to the next screen.
Choose Settings Options
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1 PLAYER
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EXHIBITION
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MEDIUM
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SOUND VOLUME
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MUSIC VOLUME
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VIDEO ON
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PRESS START TO CONTINUE
One Player/Two Players
You need two controllers for a two-player game. The player with the controller plugged into the right-side jack is Player Two.
In a Two Player game, the top portion of the screen displays Player One's race. The bottom portion displays Player Two's race.
New Season/Continue Season/Exhibition
A Season is a 12-race competition against 15 opponents. Racers are ranked from 1 to 16 based on performance. Your goal is to be at the top of the standings after the 12th race.
A season started as a Two Player season cannot be changed to a One Player Season, and vice versa.
Exhibition races are practice races not recorded in season standings. Use Exhibition mode to get a feel for different vehicles on different levels.
Difficulty
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Easy
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Medium
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Difficult
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Extreme
You should probably start at Medium or Easy. This game is challenging even on the Easy level, and it takes time to win the Extreme Season Championship.
Sound Volume
The sound volume slider adjusts the volume of course sound effects.
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Use the Directional Arrows to adjust the slider: left to decrease, right to increase.
Music Volume
The music volume slider adjusts the volume of background music.
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Use the Directional Arrows to adjust the slider: left to decrease, right to increase.
Video On/Off
Video clips before and after each race feature ESPN's Suzy Kolber, who introduces courses and gives her opinion on your performance.
If Suzy's comments bother you, simply turn the video off.
Main Room Navigation
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Use the Directional Arrows to move the microphone icon to different options.
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To select an option, press any control button.
Course Selection
You can pick from any of the five courses.
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Move the mike to the course poster and press a button.
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Use any button to cycle through the courses.
Player Selection
This allows you to pick which of the sixteen player characters you want to be. TV 1 is for Player One. TV2 is for Player Two and is only available in a two-player game.
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Use the left/right directional arrows to highlight the character you want to be.
Equipment Room
This selection takes you into the equipment room. Here you decide which of the four vehicles you'll use and upgrade your equipment with available funds.
See the page below for complete instructions for the Equipment Room.
Exit to Sign In
Select this option to return to the Sign In area, where you can start all over again.
Standings
This selection is available only during Season competition. It shows all racers ranked from 1-16 and their placement in individual races. Your racer is highlighted.
Start Race
Select this option to go directly to the race course.
Equipment Room Menu
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PLAYER SELECTION
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EQUIPMENT SELECTION
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INVENTORY
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COURSE SELECTION
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MAIN ROOM
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RETURN TO MAIN ROOM
Equipment Room Controls
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Use the Directional Arrows to cycle through available choices.
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When you select one of the four colored equipment icons, press any control button to highlight that icon.
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To begin the race, press Start.
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To return to the Main Room, press the directional arrows to open the door and then press any control button.
Equipment Icons
There are four pieces of extreme equipment, each with a colored icon:
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mountain bike (red)
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skateboard (blue)
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street luge (green)
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in-line skates (yellow)
The equipment used in the previous race is automatically selected for the next race, unless you change it by highlighting another. The icon last highlighted in the Equipment room is the one you will use for the next race.
Equipment Catalogue
After highlighting a piece of equipment, you can upgrade to a faster, more expensive model by going to the Equipment Catalogue.
The catalogue begins with the model you currently own.
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To page forward, press the right directional arrow.
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A picture of each model appears on the right page, and a description (including price) appears on the left page.
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If you don't have enough money, the catalogue will inform you.
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To upgrade to a new model, press Select.
Customizing Your Opponents
In both One Player and Two Player games, you can decide which vehicles your opponents will use, or eliminate them altogether.
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The TV Icon is automatically set to Player One.
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To switch to CPU (Computer Processing Unit), click on the TV Icon.
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In a Two Player Game, click on the TV icon twice to switch to CPU.
With CPU opponents activated, the red, blue, green, and yellow equipment icons govern the computer-controlled racers. Initially, all four icons
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
Steer
SELECT BUTTON
START BUTTON
1
PUNCH
2
KICK
DECELERATE
Decelerate
CROUCH
Crouch
GO
Accelerate
JUMP
Jump
Directional Arrows Left/Right
Steer
X Button
Accelerate
▲ Button
Decelerate
● Button
Jump
■Button
Crouch
Triggers 1
Punch Left/Right
Triggers2
Kick Left/Right
Direction Left/Right and Down
Extreme Lean
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