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|caption          = Crash Nitro Kart Cover Art
|caption          = Crash Nitro Kart Cover Art
|developer        = Vicarious Visions
|developer        = Vicarious Visions
|publisher        = [[Vivendi Games|Vivendi Universal Games]] (US, EU, AU), [[Konami]] (JP)
|genre            = Racing
|genre            = Racing
|gameinfo          = Crash hits the track in his most fast-paced adventure yet! Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory against foes both old and new to save the Earth from destruction.
|gameinfo          = Crash hits the track in his fastest adventure yet--Crash Nitro Kart.  Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction--but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself.  Crash Nitro Kart mixes 18 rollercoaster raceways, devastating weapons, a variety of single and multiplayer modes and maps, and customizable arenas, and a cast of unique characters into a game that showcases kart-racing at its best.
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_Nitro_Kart Link]
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_Nitro_Kart Link]
|reviewlinks      = [http://www.gamespot.com/crash-nitro-kart/reviews/crash-nitro-kart-review-6081679/ Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/914685-crash-nitro-kart Link]
|reviewscore      = 7.5/10
|numberofplayers  = 4
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/crash-nitro-kart Metacritic]|69/100}}
|japan_rating      = A
|au_rating        = G
|eu_rating        = 3+
|na_rating_text    = Mild Cartoon Violence
|na_rating        = E
|multitap          = 1
|italian          = SLES-51511
|dutch            = SLES-51511
|spanish          = SLES-51511
|french            = SLES-51511
|german            = SLES-51511
|english          = SLES-51511 & SLUS-20649 & SLUS-29068 & SLUS-20649GH
|japanese          = SLPM-65580 &  VW204-J1 &  SLPM-66067 &  VW204-J2
|widescreenpatch  = 1
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|NTSCU            = 1
|NTSCU            = 1
|serialsNTSCU      =
|serialsNTSCU      = SLUS-20649<br />SLUS-29068 <small>(Demo)</small><br />SLUS-20649GH <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|CRCsNTSCU        =
|CRCsNTSCU        =
|releasedateNTSCU  =
|releasedateNTSCU  = November 11, 2003<br />December 2004 <small>(Greatest Hits)</small>
|statusNTSCU      =
|statusNTSCU      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
|linuxstatusNTSCU  =
|macstatusNTSCU    =
|macstatusNTSCU    =
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|serialsPAL        = SLES-51511
|serialsPAL        = SLES-51511
|CRCsPAL          = 1B09B0E4
|CRCsPAL          = 1B09B0E4
|releasedatePAL    = December 3, 2003 (AU)
|releasedatePAL    = November 28, 2003<br />December 4, 2003 <small>(Australia)</small><br />August 27, 2004 <small>(Platinum)</small>
|statusPAL        = 2
|statusPAL        = 2
|linuxstatusPAL    =
|linuxstatusPAL    =
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|NTSCJ            = 1
|NTSCJ            = 1
|serialsNTSCJ      =
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-65580<br />VW204-J1<br />SLPM-66067 <small>(Konami the Best)</small><br />VW204-J2 <small>(Konami the Best)</small>
|CRCsNTSCJ        =
|CRCsNTSCJ        = 0x84AAB204
|releasedateNTSCJ  =
|releasedateNTSCJ  = July 8, 2004<br />July 7, 2005 <small>(Konami the Best)</small>
|statusNTSCJ      =
|statusNTSCJ      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
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|Comments=BIOS: Europe v02.00 (14/06/2004), HACKS: EE Cyclerate: 1, VU Cycle Stealing: 0, All speedhacks excluding Fast CDVD and MTVU , Runs excellently
|Comments=BIOS: Europe v02.00 (14/06/2004), HACKS: EE Cyclerate: 1, VU Cycle Stealing: 0, All speedhacks excluding Fast CDVD and MTVU , Runs excellently
|Tester=Galdor
|Tester=Galdor
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=1
|Region=NTSC-J
|OS=Windows 8.1
|CPU=AMD FX-4350 Quad 4.20ghz
|GPU=Sapphire AMD R9 270X
|Revision=PCSX2 1.0.0
|Graphics=GSdx 5334 AVX Direct 3D 11 Hardware
|Sound=SPU2-X r5324 2.0.0
|Comments=Very good frame rate on 4x Scaling, Direct11 Hardware, could scale more with more effect maybe, have not played whole game will do soon. Edit:Game crashes PCSX2 after about 10 minutes of playing.
|Tester=Polowogs
}}
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
|GPU=Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
|Revision=1.1.0 r5576
|Graphics=GSdx 5570 SSE41
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.11.0
|Comments=Runs above full speed., VU1 must be in SuperVU mode or game will not load. Switching to it while ingame will make it instantly hang.
|Tester={{ForumUser|General-Plot}}
}}
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|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=Intel Core i7-9850H @ 2.6Ghz
|GPU=Nvidia Quadro T2000
|Revision=PCSX2 1.6.0
|Graphics=GSdx 1.2.0 [GSdx32-AVX2]
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware)
</spoiler>
|Sound=
*SPU2-X 2.0.0
*LilyPad 0.12.1
|Comments=Runs at around 130 fps even at 6x native resolution when using the Safe preset. MTVU still causes the game to not work.
|Tester={{ForumUser|Fobes}}
}}
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|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=Intel Core i7-9850H @ 2.6Ghz
|GPU=Nvidia Quadro T2000
|Revision=PCSX2 1.7.0-dev-1164
|Graphics=GSdx 1.2.0 [GSdx32-AVX2]
<spoiler show="Settings" hide="Hide">
* Renderer: OpenGL (Hardware)
</spoiler>
|Sound=
*SPU - Builtin (1164)
*LilyPad - Builtin (1164)
|Comments=Runs above full speed (~120 fps) at default settings + 6x resolution. MTVU is fully compatible now and increases framerates by around 20.
|Tester={{ForumUser|Fobes}}
}}
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== Trivia ==
* Also known as '''Crash Bandicoot Bakusou! Nitro Kart''' (JP)




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{{Issue
|IssueName=Blackscreen at boot
|IsFixed=1
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|Description=Game freezes on the first loading screen.
|Workaround=Go to Config > Emulation Settings > Speedhacks tab, and disable the "MTVU (Multi-Threaded microVU1)" speedhack.
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{{Crash Bandicoot series}}
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*[http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Crash-Bandicoot-Nitro-Kart-SLUS-20649-U--29578 Crash Bandicoot - Nitro Kart  (SLUS 20649) (U)]}}

Latest revision as of 19:25, 31 March 2021

Crash Nitro Kart

Crash Nitro Kart Cover Art
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: A
ESRB rating: E (Mild Cartoon Violence)
PEGI rating: 3+
OFLC rating: G
Game supports multi-tap
Widescreen patch available
Supports up to four local players
Languages supported:
English: SLES-51511 & SLUS-20649 & SLUS-29068 & SLUS-20649GH
Japanese: SLPM-65580 & VW204-J1 & SLPM-66067 & VW204-J2
German: SLES-51511
French: SLES-51511
Spanish: SLES-51511
Dutch: SLES-51511
Italian: SLES-51511
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20649
SLUS-29068 (Demo)
SLUS-20649GH (Greatest Hits)
Release date: November 11, 2003
December 2004 (Greatest Hits)
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-51511
Release date: November 28, 2003
December 4, 2003 (Australia)
August 27, 2004 (Platinum)
CRCs: 1B09B0E4
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-65580
VW204-J1
SLPM-66067 (Konami the Best)
VW204-J2 (Konami the Best)
Release date: July 8, 2004
July 7, 2005 (Konami the Best)
CRCs: 0x84AAB204
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Vicarious Visions
Publisher(s): Vivendi Universal Games (US, EU, AU), Konami (JP)
Genre: Racing
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 69/100
Game description: Crash hits the track in his fastest adventure yet--Crash Nitro Kart. Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction--but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself. Crash Nitro Kart mixes 18 rollercoaster raceways, devastating weapons, a variety of single and multiplayer modes and maps, and customizable arenas, and a cast of unique characters into a game that showcases kart-racing at its best.


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
PAL Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, 4GB RAM
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz
  • ASUS GeForce 9600GT 1GB v301.42
 1.0.0 r5350 GSdx 5334 (MSVC 16.00, SSE2) 0.1.16
  • SPU2-X r5324 2.0.0
  • LilyPad svn (r5282) 0.11.0
 BIOS: Europe v02.00 (14/06/2004), HACKS: EE Cyclerate: 1, VU Cycle Stealing: 0, All speedhacks excluding Fast CDVD and MTVU , Runs excellently Galdor
NTSC-J Windows 8.1
  • AMD FX-4350 Quad 4.20ghz
  • Sapphire AMD R9 270X
 PCSX2 1.0.0 GSdx 5334 AVX Direct 3D 11 Hardware SPU2-X r5324 2.0.0 Very good frame rate on 4x Scaling, Direct11 Hardware, could scale more with more effect maybe, have not played whole game will do soon. Edit:Game crashes PCSX2 after about 10 minutes of playing. Polowogs
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 285 768MB
 1.1.0 r5576 GSdx 5570 SSE41
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.11.0
 Runs above full speed., VU1 must be in SuperVU mode or game will not load. Switching to it while ingame will make it instantly hang.
Forum user General-Plot
NTSC-U Windows 10
  • Intel Core i7-9850H @ 2.6Ghz
  • Nvidia Quadro T2000
 PCSX2 1.6.0 GSdx 1.2.0 [GSdx32-AVX2]
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
 Runs at around 130 fps even at 6x native resolution when using the Safe preset. MTVU still causes the game to not work.
Forum user Fobes
NTSC-U Windows 10
  • Intel Core i7-9850H @ 2.6Ghz
  • Nvidia Quadro T2000
 PCSX2 1.7.0-dev-1164 GSdx 1.2.0 [GSdx32-AVX2]
  • SPU - Builtin (1164)
  • LilyPad - Builtin (1164)
 Runs above full speed (~120 fps) at default settings + 6x resolution. MTVU is fully compatible now and increases framerates by around 20.
Forum user Fobes


Trivia

  • Also known as Crash Bandicoot Bakusou! Nitro Kart (JP)


Known Issues

Bottom of the screen blur

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Using Hardware renderer and higher than native scaling causes a blurred bar to appear at the bottom of the screen.
  • Workaround: The issue has been fixed as of git build pcsx2-v1.5.0-dev-407, for earlier versions use native resolution or software renderer to avoid the issue.

Blackscreen at boot

  • Type: Note (not an issue)
  • Description: Game freezes on the first loading screen.
  • Workaround: Go to Config > Emulation Settings > Speedhacks tab, and disable the "MTVU (Multi-Threaded microVU1)" speedhack.

Crash Bandicoot series
Main series
Racing
Party
Spin-offs
Compilations
Related
Public compatibility forum links
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