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Wave Race 64
水上摩托64
Wave Race 64 is a jet ski racing game developed by Nintendo in 1996. Players control personal watercraft across various ocean tracks, racing against AI competitors or other players in up to four-player multiplayer. The game emphasizes realistic water physics, with waves affecting vehicle handling and wake dynamics creating strategic racing lines. Controls involve throttle management, sharp turning inputs, and performing stunts for speed boosts. The championship mode consists of multiple cups across different difficulty levels, each featuring distinct tracks with varying weather conditions and water states. Players can also compete in time trial, practice, and exhibition modes. The game's fluid animation and responsive controls made it a notable launch title for the Nintendo 64.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1K)
- Last updated
Wave Race 64 Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Wave Race 64 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.
Wave Race 64 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Wave Race 64 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
"Wave Race 64" N64 longplay 1996
Wave Race 64 Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Wave Race 64. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Set\Speed Size
801C0077XXXX -
Misses Don't Count\Player 1
801C007F0000 -
Set\Wave Size
800E6B90XXXX -
Infinite Time Stunt Mode
801C020E00FF801D06CE00FF801C295E00FF+1 -
Maximum Power\Player 1
801C00770005801D05370005801C27C70005+1 -
Maximum Power\Player 2
801C069A0005;801C093A0005801D0B5A0005;801D0DFA0005801C2DEA0005;801C308A0005+1 -
Only Play Glacier Coast
800D80030007800E84C30007800DA7530007+1 -
Always Place 1st\Player 1
801BFF4F0000 -
Lap Timer Below 0'00'10\Player 1
811C00E60000 -
Misses Don't Count\Player 2
811C03F60000 -
Lap Timer Below 0'00'10\Player 2
811C045E0000 -
Misses Don't Count
801D053F0000801C27CF0000801C2A6F0000
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Super Speed
801D05370005;D0161DC10010;801D05370020801C27C70005;D01540510010;801C27C70020801C2A670005;D01CE6590010;801C2A670020 -
99 Points
801D8E130063801CB0A30063801CB3430063 -
Infinite Course Out Time
801D06F300FF801C298300FF801C2C0300FF -
Always First Place
801D040F0000801C269F0000801C293F0000 -
Open\Difficulty Option
801CAFE0XXXX801CB260XXXX -
Open\Level Option
800DA753XXXX801CB26BXXXX -
Open\Course Option
801CAFEBXXXX800DA9D3XXXX
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wave Race 64 released?
Wave Race 64 was released in 1996 for the N64.
Who developed Wave Race 64?
Wave Race 64 was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Wave Race 64 support?
Wave Race 64 supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is Wave Race 64?
Wave Race 64 is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Wave Race 64 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Wave Race 64 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Wave Race 64 in the browser?
No. Wave Race 64 streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Wave Race 64?
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 Wave Race 64 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 Wave Race 64 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Wave Race 64. 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.
