SSX 3
About the Game
SSX 3 is a single-player and multiplayer snowboarding game. The game is set on one massive interconnected mountain divided into three peaks. Unlike earlier entries, which presented isolated courses, players are free to ride across open slopes to discover events, challenges, and hidden routes. The goal is to rise through the ranks of the SSX circuit by winning competitions, mastering tricks, and earning rewards, all while building a reputation as one of the world’s top snowboarders.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Standard races pit all riders against each other down twisting courses filled with jumps, rails, and obstacles, while freestyle competitions challenge players to perform extended combos and high-scoring tricks in halfpipes, big air runs, and trick-focused arenas. The trick system expands on earlier titles by introducing the Uber mechanic. Building up momentum allows players to execute exaggerated spins, flips, and grabs, which can then transition into Monster Tricks, the highest-scoring maneuvers in the game. Progression is tied to both performance and customization. Characters also gain experience over time, allowing their attributes such as speed, trick ability, and stability to improve.
Standout Features
- In addition to these structured contests, riders can freely descend from peak to peak, chaining stunts together and learning shortcuts that provide an advantage in later events.
- Winning races and completing challenges earns cash, which can be used to purchase new boards, gear, and clothing.
- This growth system gives players the choice between enhancing technical skill or creating a distinctive visual style for their rider.
- Players can also simply explore the mountain together, turning the open environment into a shared space for stunts and experimentation.
- Bonus modes, collectibles, and hidden events reward exploration, ensuring that free riding offers progression alongside structured competition.
- In addition to the single-player career, multiplayer supports head-to-head racing and trick competitions.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Grinding rails, riding environmental objects, and linking tricks together extends combos and adds to the score multiplier.
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for SSX 3 | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Publishing SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | Italy | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Italia s.r.l. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | Japan | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports BIG | Japan | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts K.K. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Game Boy Advance Compatible | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Extreme Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | EA Canada | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Extreme Sports | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | EA Sports BIG | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Extreme Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-21 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-21 | Canada | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-30 | France | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-30 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-31 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-31 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-18 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2003-10-20 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2003-12-18 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2003-10-31 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| October 20, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 18, 2003 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| October 31, 2003 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633147124 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GXBE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00009X3VB | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2254425366 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GXBE-USA | Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633147124 | Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00009X3VB | Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2254425366 | Canada | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030932035288 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GBXP-NOE | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4938833006158 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GXBJ-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2119058454 | Japan | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633147124 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00009X3VB | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 11022 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
