To unlock Cheat Mode, go to the options screen. Press and hold R2, then press UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, SQUARE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, CIRCLE. This will bring up a screen called Cheat Name. Enter a code from the list below to unlock the corresponding function.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name AllChar (case-sensitive) to unlock every rider in the game, including Steve, who looks like the Creature From the Black Lagoon.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name TopBird (case-sensitive) to enable a feature that allows you to always stay on your jet-ski.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name Hobble(case-sensitive) to make the tougher courses a smidge easier.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name AllOutAI(case-sensitive), and the CPU will race the best race possible. If you enter this code, you're a glutton for punishment.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name Festival(case-sensitive) to unlock all of the FMV sequences in the game.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name IBelieve(case-sensitive) to race against an Unidentified Flying Object during time trials.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the name F18(case-sensitive) to race against an F18 during time trials.

Get 100 balloons in countdown mode to unlock an extra track.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the word Passport (case-sensitive) to unlock all tracks.

Go to Cheat Mode, then enter the word LaPinata (case-sensitive) to unlock all suits.