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Skate vs Skate It

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Skate
SkateFeel the real grind with innovative controls and a reactive skate city.
Skate It
Skate ItFeel the board, swing the remote—Skateboarding on Wii with motion controls.
Overview
Description

Skate brings the authentic feel of skateboarding to the console with its groundbreaking control scheme, letting players push, pull, and flick the analog sticks to perform tricks just like real skaters. Set in a fully reactive city, the environment responds to every grind, jump, and slide, creating a living playground for skate enthusiasts. Featuring pro skaters like Danny Way and PJ Ladd, the game offers physics‑driven animations and dynamic camera angles that capture the excitement of each unique trick, while supporting both single‑player challenges and multiplayer sessions.

Skate It brings the thrill of skateboarding to the Wii, using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to let players perform tricks, grind rails, and navigate a variety of skate parks. The game offers both single‑player challenges and multiplayer split‑screen fun, letting friends compete or cooperate in a motion‑controlled skate experience. Customize your skater’s look, tackle timed challenges, and explore open‑world park environments that reward creativity and skill. With intuitive motion controls, Skate It delivers a family‑friendly sport experience that’s easy to pick up yet deep enough for seasoned players.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing & Sports Games
Racing & Sports Games
Best for
Skateboarding fans and open‑world gamers
Casual gamers and skate fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$49.99−17%
release date
2007-09-14
2008-11-19
Specifications
developer
EA Black Box
EA Montreal
publisher
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12+300%
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
87/100+45%
60/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative control scheme feels authentic
  • Fully reactive open‑world city
  • Realistic physics‑driven tricks
  • Strong pro‑skater lineup
  • Intuitive motion controls make it easy for newcomers
  • Variety of skate parks keep gameplay fresh
  • Split‑screen multiplayer encourages social play
  • Customizable characters add personal flair
Cons
  • Limited to older console hardware (PS3, Xbox 360)
  • No modern graphics enhancements
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be slow
  • Limited to Wii hardware, no modern platform support
  • Graphics are dated compared to newer titles
  • Online features are absent, only local multiplayer
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
0
User rating
Not enough data
Not enough data

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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Skate It is a Wii‑only, motion‑controlled skate game with lower reviews and cheaper price, while Skate offers a more acclaimed, physics‑driven experience on PS3/Xbox 360 at a higher cost.

Key differences

  • •Platform: Wii (Skate It) vs PS3/Xbox 360 (Skate)
  • •Control scheme: motion remote vs analog stick flicks
  • •Critical reception: 60/100 vs 87/100
  • •Multiplayer: local split‑screen only vs online multiplayer (matchmaking can be slow)
  • •Age rating & accessibility: ESRB E (Skate It) vs ESRB T (Skate)
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Gameplay & fun factor

Skate scores 87/100 with physics‑driven tricks and a reactive city, versus Skate It’s 60/100.

Skate

Platform availability

Both are limited to older hardware (Wii only vs PS3/Xbox 360 only).

Tie

Price & value

Skate It costs $49.99, $10 cheaper than Skate’s $59.99.

Skate It

Multiplayer / co‑op

Skate includes online multiplayer, whereas Skate It only offers local split‑screen.

Skate

Content & replayability

Skate’s reactive city, pro‑skater roster and higher critic score suggest deeper replay value.

Skate

Difficulty & accessibility

Skate It’s motion controls are rated ESRB E and described as intuitive for newcomers.

Skate It

Graphics & performance

Both are dated titles with no modern graphics enhancements; no comparative data provided.

Tie

Choose Skate if…

Players with PS3/Xbox 360 who want a deeper, critically acclaimed skate experience and online play.

Choose Skate It if…

Wii owners seeking easy, local‑multiplayer skate fun on a budget.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Skate It costs $49.99; Skate costs $59.99.

What control method does each use?

Skate It uses Wii Remote and Nunchuk motion controls; Skate uses analog stick flicks for tricks.

Can I play with friends online?

Skate offers online multiplayer (though matchmaking can be slow); Skate It only supports local split‑screen.