SSX

SSX is an extreme snowboarding game released for the PlayStation 2 in 2000, developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports BIG. As one of the console’s launch titles, SSX revolutionized the snowboarding genre with its fast-paced gameplay, over-the-top tricks, and dynamic courses set across various global locations. Players choose from a diverse roster of snowboarders, each with unique stats and personalities, and compete in high-speed races and freestyle trick competitions. The game features exaggerated physics, allowing for massive jumps, gravity-defying tricks, and intense rivalries on the slopes. With its vibrant visuals, energetic soundtrack, and smooth controls, SSX became a critical and commercial success, helping to establish EA Sports BIG as a powerhouse for arcade-style extreme sports games and laying the foundation for a beloved franchise.