Crash Bandicoot
The series protagonist and one of the main playable racers.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Steer |
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X | Accelerate |
Square | Brake or reverse |
Circle | Use a held item |
L1 | Hop and powerslide |
R1 | Hop and powerslide |
Combos and sequences
L1 or R1D-pad directionrelease L1 or R1 | Perform a powerslide boost Steer while hopping, then release after the boost meter reaches the required stage. |
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Control notes
Button assignments reflect the standard original PlayStation layout.
Some actions vary slightly with the selected control configuration.
How it plays
How does Crash Team Racing play?
Players race from a third-person perspective across themed circuits, collecting item crates and using weapons or defensive power-ups against rivals. The main objective is to finish first, while battle modes use arenas and different item-based goals.
Adventure Mode links races, arenas, boss events, and cup challenges through an overworld. Winning events unlocks new areas and characters, while time trials and advanced relic challenges provide additional objectives. Drifting and chaining boosts are central to maintaining high speed.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Crash Team Racing?
Learn to drift early. Hold a shoulder button while turning, then release it after building boost flames; chaining three boosts is usually more valuable than taking a risky shortcut.
Save strong items for narrow sections or the final lap, and learn each track’s shortcuts in Time Trial. In Adventure Mode, revisit completed areas for tokens, relics, and other completion objectives rather than treating the first victory as the end.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Coco Bandicoot
Crash’s sister and a playable racer.
Dr. Neo Cortex
Crash’s arch-rival and a playable racer.
Nitros Oxide
An alien racer who challenges Earth and serves as the main antagonist.
Tiny Tiger
A powerful playable racer with strong acceleration and handling trade-offs.
Dingodile
A flamethrower-wielding playable racer.
Polar
A small polar bear and playable racer.
Pura
A cat companion and playable racer.
Ripper Roo
A manic kangaroo and an Adventure Mode boss.
Papu Papu
A tribal leader and an Adventure Mode boss.
Komodo Joe
A Komodo dragon and an Adventure Mode boss.
Pinstripe Potoroo
A gangster-themed character and an Adventure Mode boss.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Practice powersliding on wide turns before attempting advanced shortcuts.
- 2
Keep defensive items behind the kart when leading.
- 3
Time Trial ghosts reveal efficient lines and boost timing.
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