Tony Hawk
Legendary professional skateboarder and the game's namesake.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Directional buttons | Move and steer the skater |
|---|---|
X | Ollie |
Square | Perform flip tricks |
Circle | Perform grab tricks |
Triangle | Grind on rails and edges |
L1 | Rotate left |
R1 | Rotate right |
Start | Pause the game |
Combos and sequences
XSquare | Perform an ollie into a flip trick |
|---|---|
XCircle | Perform an ollie into a grab trick |
XTriangle | Ollie into a grind |
Control notes
Directional inputs modify trick directions and steering.
The exact trick depends on the directional input used with Square or Circle.
How it plays
How does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater play?
The game uses a third-person view behind the skater. Players explore each level, collect items, find secret areas, and perform tricks while managing momentum and balance.
Career mode presents a series of levels with objectives such as reaching target scores, collecting the letters in SKATE, finding hidden tapes, and completing location-specific challenges. Successful goals unlock additional stages and improve the chosen skater's abilities. Single Session, Free Skate, and multiplayer modes provide less structured play.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater?
Build speed before large jumps, then combine a grab or flip with a grind and manual to extend the line. Land cleanly and keep the manual balanced rather than forcing another trick.
Explore every level without a time limit in Free Skate to learn ramps, transfers, hidden areas, and collectible routes. Upgrade ollie, air, speed, and hang time early, then tailor special-stat improvements to the goals you find difficult.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Kareem Campbell
Professional street skater known for technical tricks.
Rune Glifberg
Professional skateboarder specializing in vert and street skating.
Jeremy Klein
Professional street skateboarder.
Bucky Lasek
Professional vert skateboarder.
Andrew Reynolds
Professional street skateboarder.
Bob Burnquist
Professional skateboarder known for powerful vert skating.
Chad Muska
Professional street skateboarder.
Elissa Steamer
Professional street skateboarder and one of the game's playable skaters.
Jamie Thomas
Professional street skateboarder.
Geoff Rowley
Professional street skateboarder known for aggressive skating.
Officer Dick
Secret playable character unlocked through progression.
Private Carrera
Secret playable character unlocked through progression.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockInformation is not available for this title yet.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn the locations of ramps and rails before attempting high-score objectives.
- 2
Use manuals to connect separate grinds and aerial tricks into one combo.
- 3
Save a special trick for difficult gaps or for recovering a long scoring line.
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