Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Game · 1999 · Notable
A skateboarding game sold more than 5 million copies, according to an NPD analyst.
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- Milestone date
- By end of 2000
- Sep 29 ’99 to By end of 2000
- Platforms
- 5
- Started on Retail
- Origin
- Mixed
- Gaming
How it spread
Trace the originA PlayStation release reached Nintendo and Dreamcast buyers, then audiences for skate music. Charts recorded a strong second calendar year. Retrospectives, a documentary and remakes kept the original game in circulation.
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June 1999
Tony Hawk precursor · Jun 27 ’99
Hawk landed the 900 at the San Francisco X Games before the game’s release.[1]
September 1999
IGN precursor · Sep 2 ’99
IGN reported that Sony’s Jampack compilation included a playable Pro Skater demo.[2]
Activision / Electronics Boutique / FuncoLand precursor · Sep 13 ’99
Preorders offered a Tech Deck miniature or skater stickers while supplies lasted.[3]
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