Fast Start
To get a fast start with any bike, rev your bike up until it is almost close to the second block in the speed meter. When the announcer says go, immediately press and hold Z to start ahead of the other racers!

Level Skip
Enter your name as RA50 then start a race. While racing, press START to pause the game then select QUIT and say YES. When you get to the placing screen select "Go, Go" and you'll be advanced to the next level.

More Multiplayer Levels
To unlock more multiplayer levels, enter the Venom or Wasp Superbike codes, then enter the password N31GG76CG9DZ.

No Screen Panels
To turn off all on-screen information displays enter your name as NOPANEL.

Overhead View
Enter your name as SPYEYE at the name entry screen (NOT the password screen) which can be reached from the bike selection screen in Contest mode, and you will be able to play XG2 Micro Machines style.

Play as a Rock
To play as a rock, enter your name as ROLLER.

Random Course Selection
If you enter your name as JUGGLE you will have random courses on single player timetrials.

Remove an Engine
Enter your name as MISPLACE to remove one engine from your car.

Rotating Camera
If the speed of XG2 isn't enough to induce motion sickness, how about making the screen turn constantly while you race? Simply enter your name as SPIRAL at the bike options screen.

Spectre Superbike
To enable the Spectre, finish Extreme Contest-Meltdown with an overall 1st place.

Super Speed
If the game isn't fast enough for you, enter your name as XXX.

Tron Mode
Enter your name as NEUTRON to activate Tron mode. To deactivate the code, enter it as your name a second time.

Ugly Mode
To disable antialiasing, enter your name as PIXIE. To deactivate the code, enter it as your name a second time.

Unlimited Nitro
Enter your name as NITROID for unlimited nitros. To deactivate the code, enter it as your name a second time.

Unlimited Shields and Lasers
Enter your name as XCHARGE for unlimited shields and lasers. To deactivate the code, enter it as your name a second time.

Unlimited Weapons
Enter your name as MISTAKE for unlimited weapons. To deactivate the code, enter it as your name a second time.

Venom Superbike
If you want to race as Hotra Toxic with her super-fast Venom Bike, come in first on the Atomic Contest ,or just enter the password: 868QCMH3H9HT

Wasp Superbike
Looking for the second superbike? Finish the Contest Mode on Critical Mass difficulty, and you'll be able to drive the Wasp. You can also enter the password: 55Hz1MH3H9H1

Wipeout Mode
For those that love Wipeout this one is for you. Start a contest and enter your name as "2064" at the name entry screen. This will convert your motorcycles into futuristic planes.

Wireframe Mode
Enter your name as LINEAR to activate wireframe mode. To deactivate the code, enter it as your name a second time.