SSX

Ssx, often stylized SSX, is a snowboarding action video game franchise published by Electronic Arts. The series is known for arcade-style snowboarding that emphasizes fast racing down mountain courses, performing aerial tricks, and accumulating style points. Across its titles, SSX combines stunt-oriented gameplay with exploration of varied, multi-route terrains and a roster of distinctive riders.

The franchise began with SSX in 2000, followed by SSX Tricky in 2001, SSX 3 in 2003, and SSX On Tour in 2005. These early entries were released under EA’s Sports Big label and appeared on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox. The games emphasized accessible yet deep trick systems, competitive multiplayer, and distinctive, high-energy soundtracks that complemented the speed-filled action.

In 2012, EA released a reboot simply titled SSX, which revisited the series with updated graphics, refined controls, and online multiplayer features. The reboot aimed to recapture the series’ sense of speed and style while integrating modern online play and community features.

Gameplay across the SSX titles typically blends time trials or head-to-head races with trick-based scoring, encouraging players to chain combos and perform ambitious stunts for high scores. The series also commonly includes character progression, unlockable boards and gear, and various modes that highlight racing and style.

While SSX remains the most prominent use of the acronym in popular culture related to games, the term Ssx can also appear as a stylistic variant of the title. In most contexts, however, Ssx denotes the SSX snowboarding franchise or is used as a stylized rendering of the title.