Play ESPN X-Games - Skateboarding (E)(Patience) Online

Konami released ESPN X-Games Skateboarding for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, a time when handheld sports games were often simplified but ambitious. It was one of several extreme sports titles trying to capture the energy of the X-Games on a small screen, competing with other portable skateboarding games of the era.

You control a customizable skater, performing tricks across several competition venues and free skate areas. The main goal is to score points by linking grinds, flips, and grabs within a time limit. Signature mechanics include building special meter by landing tricks, which then allows exaggerated, high-scoring moves; you also navigate each course screen by screen, searching for optimal lines. The pacing is fast, and the physics are forgiving, letting you recover from near-falls with quick button mashing. It feels loose and generous, prioritizing fun over simulation.