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After a period of early access for Retro Tier Supporters, this one is now available to all. A new DF Retro episode will soon replace it for Retro Supporters, while we've also launched the DF Retro Super Show. Post independence, we hope this demonstrates our commitment to retro gaming!

After the success of the brilliant Tony Hawk's Pro-Skater 1+2, Activision enlisted the assistance of Iron Galaxy to deliver Pro Skater 3+4, and while there are some controversial changes, we think it's an excellent game - well worth checking out. But what of the originals? John travels back to the early noughties to look at the OG releases, their ports and their companion games in the Activision O2 line-up of sports titles.

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DF Retro: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 - The Original Games, The Ports, The Modern Version, The Legacy

After the success of the brilliant Tony Hawk's Pro-Skater 1+2, Activision enlisted the assistance of Iron Galaxy to deliver Pro Skater 3+4, and while there are some controversial changes, we think it's an excellent game - well worth checking out. But what of the originals? John travels back to the early noughties to look at the OG releases, their ports and their companion games in the Activision O2 line-up of sports titles. 00:00 - Introduction 02:55 - The Impact of Tony Hawk 04:28 - Introducing Pro Skater 3 at E3 2001 05:21 - This Game Still Rules 06:14 - Upgrades from PS1 08:08 - Activision O2 10:52 - THPS3 Console Ports 15:39 - Yes, THPS3 was on PS1 and N64 21:03 - THPS3 Returns in 2025! 26:14 - 2002 and the Road of Pro Skater 4 28:30 - Wait, Pro BMX 2 is also an FPS?! 29:37 - Pro Skater 4 Arrives! 33:29 - Original Xbox at 720p! HD in 2002! 35:47 - THPS4 also released on PS1! 37:33 - Big Changes to THPS4 in 2025 42:20 - The End of Activision O2 46:16 - Credits

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digitalfoundry

We've worked hard to secure the actual ORIGINAL Blades from the day one experience!

Abadaba-Pling Boink Wee Juhu

Awesome video, but I don't get it - were this captured on PC? The PS5 Pro version suffers from absurd screen tearing on the VRR 120fps mode, it's the most severe example of screen tearing I've ever seen in a game.