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California Speed
加州飞车
California Speed is an arcade-style racing game released by Midway in 1999 for the Nintendo 64. Players pilot high-performance vehicles through fast-paced street racing courses set across various California locations. The game focuses on competitive driving across multiple race tracks with increasing difficulty levels. Up to two players can race simultaneously in split-screen mode, competing directly while managing acceleration, braking, and steering inputs. The arcade racing mechanics feature straightforward, responsive controls characteristic of Midway's arcade racing heritage. Track elements include power-ups and obstacles that affect racing dynamics. Players advance through tournament modes and championship racing series with varied objectives.
- Developer
- Midway
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
California Speed Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for California Speed on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
California Speed Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of California Speed on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"California Speed" N64 longplay 1999
California Speed Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for California Speed. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Regional Lockout Bypass
F10004842400 -
Always Place 1st
80151C010000 -
Have All\Tracks
81168F8CFFFF -
Have All\Cars
500015040000;800AAE5B0001 -
Activator 1 P1
D001F8140000 -
Activator 2 P1
D001F8150000 -
Dual Activator P1
D101F8140000 -
Activator 1 P2
D001F81C0000 -
Activator 2 P2
D001F81D0000 -
Dual Activator P2
D101F81C0000 -
Activator 1 P3
D001F8240000 -
Activator 2 P3
D001F8250000
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Dual Activator P3
D101F8240000 -
Activator 1 P4
D001F82C0000 -
Activator 2 P4
D001F82D0000 -
Dual Activator P4
D101F82C0000 -
Activator 1 P1 #2
D001E5E80000 -
Activator 2 P1 #2
D001E5E90000 -
Dual Activator P1 #2
D101E5E80000 -
Activator 1 P2 #2
D001E5EE0000 -
Activator 2 P2 #2
D001E5EF0000 -
Dual Activator P2 #2
D101E5EE0000 -
Activator 1 P3 #2
D001E5F40000 -
Activator 2 P3 #2
D001E5F50000 -
Dual Activator P3 #2
D101E5F40000 -
Activator 1 P4 #2
D001E5FA0000 -
Activator 2 P4 #2
D001E5FB0000 -
Dual Activator P4 #2
D101E5FA0000 -
Activator 1 P1 (Alternate)
D013435E0000 -
Activator 2 P1 (Alternate)
D013435F0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was California Speed released?
California Speed was released in 1999 for the N64.
Who developed California Speed?
California Speed was developed by Midway, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does California Speed support?
California Speed supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is California Speed?
California Speed is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play California Speed for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — California Speed runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play California Speed in the browser?
No. California Speed streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in California Speed?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does California Speed work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play California Speed this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of California Speed. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
