Sega PLAYSTATION 2 GAMES SONIC RIDERS User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing SONIC RIDERS™. Please note that this software
is designed for use with the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start playing.
CONTENTS
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Game Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❚ Viewing the Game Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
❚ Extreme Gear Air System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
❚ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
❚ Gimmicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
❚ Developing Your Racing Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
❚ Special Rule Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
❚ Finishing the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1
open button
o
n/standby/
reset button
IR receiver
USB connectors
disc cover
controller port 1
controller port 2
memory card slot 1
memory card slot 2
button
directional
buttons
left analog stick
L2 button R2 button
R1 button
button
button
button
L1 button
SELECT button
ANALOG mode button
START button
right analog stick
DUALSHOCK®2 ANALOG CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONS
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to
the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER
switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON. Press the RESET
button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and
the disc tray will open. Place the
SONIC RIDERS™ disc on the disc tray
with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc
tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information
on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for
PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any
memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLER
Sonic Riders™ is a one to four player game compatible with the DUALSHOCK®2
analog controller and the Multitap (for PlayStation®2). For a one to two player
game, connect the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller(s) to controller ports 1
and 2 respectively.
Multitap (for PlayStation®2)
For a three to four player
game, connect the Multitap
(for PlayStation®2) to controller port 2, then connect
the DUALSHOCK®2 analog
controllers for players two to
four in order from controller
port 2-A to 2-C.
WARNING: This title uses an autosave feature as the only method of saving
your Game Data. Insertion of a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
after boot up may result in data being overwritten.
2
Menu Controls
left analog stick Change highlighted selection
directional buttons
gS button Enter Selection
evious scr
A
g
button Cancel/Retur
n to pr
3
Note: Please use the
appropriate Multitap
(for PlayStation®2)
for your PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system.
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STORY
STORY
At Midnight one evening in Metal City, Sonic and friends
uncovered a valuable Chaos Emerald. As they stood admiring
it, a mysterious trio on floating Extreme Gear airboards
appeared out of nowhere and snatched the precious gem.
As they raced away, one of the three dropped their airboard
and Sonic jumped aboard to pursue the thieves. But unaccustomed to riding, he lost his footing and they got away.
Later, as Sonic and friends gathered in Metal City Plaza, they
were interrupted by Dr. Eggman speaking from a giant building monitor.
“I’ve put together a little extra something to spice things up!
I call it the ‘EX World Grand Prix!’ A tournament to see who’s
the best of the best with Extreme Gear!”
Sonic groaned with disdain.
“Eggman again! Just what is he up to this time?”
At that moment, the three mysterious Chaos Emerald thieves
appeared as top ranking entrants on the monitor and Sonic’s
attitude changed.
“The EX World Grand Prix, huh? Let’s do this!”
CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
Jet the Hawk
Known as the “Legendary Wind
Master,” Jet leads the Babylon
Rogues, a talented group of thieves.
Jet’s Extreme Gear skills are revered far
and wide, earning him an impressive
reputation.
He carries a mysterious “control
box” said to have been passed down
from the ancient Babylonians.
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic hates evil as much as he
loves freedom. Sonic can be
short tempered at times but
will always show a gentle
side to those in trouble. He’s
normally carefree and easy
going, even when the going
gets rough; but when it comes
to a showdown he’s aggressive
and focused like a hedgehog
possessed!
Sonic has always been known as
the world’s fastest, but inexperienced with Extreme Gear, he will
have to fight to hold onto this
reputation.
Sonic’s mind was made up. But just what is Eggman really
planning? And who are the three mysterious characters?
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CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
Miles “Tails”
Prower
His real name is “Miles
Prower,” but his friends
just call him “Tails.”
He’s a little kid fox
with two tails and
a heart of gold.
He loves tinkering
with machinery and has
made various devices to help
Sonic. This time he’s pitching in
as the team mechanic, fixing up
the Extreme Gear.
Wave the Swallow
A superb mechanic, Wave takes
care of all of the Babylon Rogues’
Extreme Gear. While she's capable of fixing many things, Extreme
Gear is her specialty, and her
knowledge and experience surpass
both Tails and Eggman in this area.
Storm the Albatross
Storm is the muscle behind the
Babylon Rogues’ nefarious schemes
and Jet’s right-hand man. What
he lacks in smarts, he makes up
for in raw power. He has a
quick temper, but is slow in
movement. He tends to stutter when excited or flustered.
CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
Knuckles the
Echidna
Born on Angel Island,
Knuckles spends his
days guarding a pre-
cious stone called the
Master Emerald; for
reasons he himself
doesn’t understand.
His hard headed
demeanor makes him
gullible, and he has been
tricked by Eggman on
more than one occasion.
Bringing his inherent aggres-
sion to the race, he plans to
show Eggman that this time he
means business!
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