Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is the third main entry in the legendary skateboarding series developed by Neversoft and published by Activision for the Nintendo GameCube. Released in 2002, this game brought the fast paced trick based action of street skating into a new console generation with sharper visuals and smoother controls. Players pick from a roster of real world pro skaters, including Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Rodney Mullen, and Bam Margera, along with hidden characters like Darth Maul and Wolverine. The core loop centers on chaining tricks, grinds, manuals, and reverts to build massive combo scores across timed runs. The revert move, introduced in this title, lets skaters link vert tricks into manuals for huge point chains. Every level is packed with secret areas, hidden tapes, and gap challenges that reward exploration. The GameCube version runs at a steady frame rate and benefits from tight controller mapping, making each kickflip and grind feel responsive and satisfying for both newcomers and long time fans of the series.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.4 GB · GameCube ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GameCube ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 1.4 GB |
| Release Year | 2002 |
| Developer | Neversoft |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is the third main entry in the legendary skateboarding series developed by Neversoft and published by Activision for the Nintendo GameCube. Released in 2002, this game brought the fast paced trick based action of street skating into a new console generation with sharper visuals and smoother controls. Players pick from a roster of real world pro skaters, including Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Rodney Mullen, and Bam Margera, along with hidden characters like Darth Maul and Wolverine. The core loop centers on chaining tricks, grinds, manuals, and reverts to build massive combo scores across timed runs. The revert move, introduced in this title, lets skaters link vert tricks into manuals for huge point chains. Every level is packed with secret areas, hidden tapes, and gap challenges that reward exploration. The GameCube version runs at a steady frame rate and benefits from tight controller mapping, making each kickflip and grind feel responsive and satisfying for both newcomers and long time fans of the series.
The Career mode tasks players with completing a list of goals in each stage, such as scoring high points, collecting letters, and finding hidden objectives within a two minute window. Free Skate mode lets players roam levels without timers, while Single Session and High Combo modes focus on pure score attacks. Multiplayer support includes Graffiti, Trick Attack, HORSE, and Tag, all playable through split screen for up to four friends. The Create A Skater tool gives players deep customization for their character, while the Create A Park editor returns with expanded options for designing ramps, rails, and gaps. Levels include Foundry, Canada, Rio, Suburbia, Airport, Skater Island, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Cruise Ship, each filled with unique objectives and personality. The soundtrack mixes punk, hip hop, and rock tracks from artists like CKY, Motorhead, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, giving every session a strong sense of attitude. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 stands as one of the finest arcade sports titles on the GameCube.