F-Zero is one of Nintendo’s dormant franchises, and it is in desperate need of a revival of some sort. To be fair, it’s probably because the Mario Kart franchise is so popular. Nintendo just don’t need another fast-paced racing game in their repertoire. The title released in 2003 and is the successor to F-Zero X and continues the previous entry’s difficult, high-speed racing gameplay. This game introduces a story element where you play as pilot, Captain Falcon through nine chapters.
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F-Zero GX Premise
The F-Zero franchise is a futuristic racing game that has had the same gameplay and control system since its Nintendo 64 iteration. Players have access to multiple gameplay modes and options from Grand Prix mode to Vs. Battle. As stated previously this entry is the first game to have a story mode so for those who need a narrative in their games can find a decent one in this title. If Mario Kart is a bit too easy for you, then maybe give F-Zero GX a try.
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F-Zero GX Main Characters
- Captain Falcon
- Dr. Stewart
- Pico
- Samurai Goroh
- Jody Summer
- Jack Levin
- James McCloud
- Zoda
- Bio Rex
- Octoman
- Baba
- Mr. EAD
- Gomar & Shioh
- Billy
- Silver Neelsen
- Michael Chain
- Blood Falcon
- Leon
- Antonio Guster
- Beastman
- The Skull
- Dai San Gen
- Black Shadow
- Deathborn
Other Titles In The Series
- F-Zero (1990)
- F-Zero: BS Grand Prix (1996)
- F-Zero: BS Grand Prix 2 (1997)
- F-Zero X (1998)
- F-Zero: Maximum Velocity (2001)
- F-Zero: GP Legend (2003)
- F-Zero GX (2003)
- F-Zero AX (2003)
- F-Zero Climax (2004)
F-Zero GX Cheat Codes
Access Ruby Cup Championship
At the time attack menu, choose the records option. Then choose Ruby Cup. Then hold L and press R, A, Z, A, C-up, C-Left, A, C-Down, R, Z. You will then be taken to the password screen.
Access Emerald Cup Championship
Go to Time Attack, choose Records, then choose Emerald Cup
now hold R and press Z, A, C-Down, L, C-Left, A, Z, C-Left, L, A
Access Sapphire Cup Championship
Go to Time Attack, and choose records. Go to Sapphire Cup and highlight your best score.
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| A code and information pops up for you to post on the F-Zero GX internet rankings | Press L,A,L,A,C-Up,L,C-Right,A,R,C-Up |
Unlock “Sounds of Big Blue”
In the Customization menu, enter the following code in the F-Zero Shop:
(Directions refer to the D-Pad)
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Unlocks “Sounds of Big Blue” for purchase. To activate, press Z when selecting any Big Blue track. | Z, Left, Right, Left, Z, Y, X, Z, Left, Right, Left, Right, Z, X, Z, X, Z |
Unlock “Sounds of Mute City”
In the Customization menu, enter the following code in the F-Zero Shop:
(Directions refer to the D-Pad)
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| Unlocks “Sounds of Mute City” for purchase. To activate, press Z when selecting any Mute City track. | X, X, X, Y, X, X, X, Y, Z, Z, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right. |
Glitches
Jump Glitch-”Spaceflying”
It is possible to make either the Paper Craft (with parts Speedy Dragon, Garnet Phantom, and Euros-01) and the Maximum Dragon (with parts Speedy Dragon, Maximum Star, and Sunrise 140) fly and skip over large sections of several courses. To do so, set them to full acceleration and find a method of falling off the track. As you fall, hold right on the joystick and R or left on the joystick and L, and move in semicircles in the air back and forth to move across the course while remaining aloft. This enables you to float over the hidden checkpoints in the various tracks, allowing you to cheat and skip most of the track for an easy win.
Unlockables
F-Zero AX Racers
To Unlock AX Racers, beat the following Missions:
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Dai & San & Gen/Pink Spider (#33) | Beat Story Mode Mission #7 on Very Hard |
| Dai Goroh/Silver Rat (#35) | Beat Story Mode Mission #6 on Very Hard |
| Digi Boy/Cosmic Dolphin (#32) | Beat Story Mode Mission #5 on Very Hard |
| Don Genie/Fat Shark (#31) | Beat Story Mode Mission #4 on Very Hard |
| Lily Flyer/Bunny Flash (#37) | Beat Story Mode Mission #8 on Very Hard |
| Magic Seagull | Clear All Chapters on Hard mode |
| Phoenix/Rainbow Phoenix (#40) | Beat Story Mode Mission #1 on Very Hard |
| PJ/Groovy Taxi (#38) | Beat Story Mode Mission #9 on Very Hard |
| Princia Ramode/Spark Moon (#36) | Beat Story Mode Mission #2 on Very Hard |
| QQQ/Rolling Turtle (#39) | Beat Story Mode Mission #3 on Very Hard |
Staff Ghosts (AX Cup)
If you complete a course in Time Attack with a fast enough time, that course’s Staff Ghost will be unlocked in the store for purchase (and you will earn 10 tickets). You must finish the course within ten seconds of the staff ghost time; for example, if the Staff Ghost finished a course in 1:50, your time will have to be 2:00 or less to unlock the Ghost. Below are all the AX cup tracks, and the times you will need to finish them in to unlock the Ghost (NOT the Ghost’s personal time).
To activate a Staff Ghost once you unlock it, choose “Load Ghost” at the Course Select screen, as if you were loading one of your own Ghosts.
Also of note: You get 25 tickets if you manage to beat a Staff Ghost.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Aeropolis: Screw Drive | Finish in under 1:16.690 |
| Green Plant: Spiral | Finish in under 4:00.740 |
| Lightning: Thunder Road | Finish in under 3:28.272 |
| Mute City: Sonic Oval | Finish in under 0:56.893 |
| Outer Space: Meteor Storm | Finish in under 1:48.178 |
| Port Town: Cylinder Wave | Finish in under 2:16.837 |
Staff Ghosts (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond Cups)
If you complete a course in Time Attack with a fast enough time, that course’s Staff Ghost will be unlocked in the store for purchase (and you will earn 10 tickets). You must finish the course within ten seconds of the staff ghost time; for example, if the Staff Ghost finished a course in 1:50, your time will have to be 2:00 or less to unlock the Ghost. Below are all of the non-AX cup tracks, and the times you will need to finish them in to unlock the Ghost (NOT the Ghost’s personal time).
To activate a Staff Ghost once you unlock it, choose “Load Ghost” at the Course Select screen, as if you were loading one of your own Ghosts.
Also of note: You get 25 tickets if you manage to beat a Staff Ghost.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Aeropolis: Dragon Slope | Finish in under 3:09.076 |
| Aeropolis: Multiplex | Finish in under 2:25.297 |
| Big Blue: Drift Highway | Finish in under 1:17.331 |
| Big Blue: Ordeal | Finish in under 3:00.808 |
| Casino Palace: Double Branches | Finish in under 3:09.117 |
| Casino Palace: Split Oval | Finish in under 1:06.691 |
| Cosmo Terminal: Trident | Finish in under 3:08.650 |
| Fire Field: Cylinder Knot | Finish in under 2:50.909 |
| Fire Field: Undulation | Finish in under 2:16.916 |
| Green Plant: Intersection | Finish in under 2:34.897 |
| Green Plant: Mobius Ring | Finish in under 1:45.169 |
| Lightning: Half Pipe | Finish in under 3:00.296 |
| Lightning: Loop Cross | Finish in under 1:59.907 |
| Mute City: Serial Gaps | Finish in under 1:36.549 |
| Mute City: Twist Road | Finish in under 1:09.964 |
| Phantom Road: Slim-Line Slits | Finish in under 2:13.268 |
| Port Town: Aero Dive | Finish in under 2:35.689 |
| Port Town: Long Pipe | Finish in under 2:36.802 |
| Sand Ocean: Lateral Shift | Finish in under 2:19.849 |
| Sand Ocean: Surface Slide | Finish in under 2:06.743 |
Unlock Mini-movies
Mini-movies are unlocked by getting 1st place in the Master Class Grand Prix with a specific racer and they will play during the end credits.
NOTE: Custom machines cannot be used.
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Arise Zoda II! Zoda’s Road To World Domination? | Beat Master GP with Zoda |
| Baba’s Secret Training “Ooh, No Peeking!” | Beat Master GP with Baba |
| Best Buddies Gomar and Shioh | Beat Master GP with Gomar and Shioh |
| Bio Rex Eat Or Be Eaten | Beat Master GP with Bio Rex |
| Black Shadow Bloopers | Beat Master GP with Black Shadow |
| Castaway’s Blues Dr. Clash | Beat Master GP with Dr. Clash |
| Close Call! Captain Falcon | Beat Master GP with Captain Falcon |
| Cyberdancer John Tanaka | Beat Master GP with John Tanaka |
| Daigoroh’s Samurai Dojo | Beat Master GP with Dai Goroh |
| Deathborn’s Assault | Beat Master GP with Deathborn |
| Dr. Stewart’s Image Training | Beat Master GP with Dr. Stewart |
| Enter the Dai San Gen | Beat Master GP with Dai, San, and Gen |
| F-Zero Fanatic Draq | Beat Master GP with Draq |
| Fighting Mid-Lifer Antonio Guster | Beat Master GP with Antonio Guster |
| Go Beastman! | Beat Master GP with Beastman |
| Got it all figured out! Genius Digi-Boy | Beat Master GP with Digi-Boy |
| Hard Luck Bodybuilder Michael Chain | Beat Master GP with Michael Chain |
| Highway Star Leon | Beat Master GP with Leon |
| I’m The Hero! Phoenix | Beat Master GP with Phoenix |
| Jody Summer’s Cosmic Dance | Beat Master GP with Jody Summer |
| Jumping Jack Levin! The Superstar | Beat Master GP with Jack Levin |
| Jungle Fever Billy | Beat Master GP with Billy |
| Lily This Ain’t The Bathhouse | Beat Master GP with Lily |
| Magnificent Guitar Hero Super Arrow | Beat Master GP with Super Arrow |
| Mighty Gazelle, Transform! | Beat Master GP with Mighty Gazelle |
| Moonlight Outlaw Samurai Goroh | Beat Master GP with Samurai Goroh |
| Mr. EAD’s Baking Class | Beat Master GP with Mr. EAD |
| My Princia, Mandala Dance | Beat Master GP with Princia |
| Night Fever! James McCloud | Beat Master GP with James McCloud |
| Occupation: Deliveryman Roger Buster | Beat Master GP with Roger Buster |
| Octoman Exuberant Posing | Beat Master GP with Octoman |
| Pico Polishing Up The License To Kill | Beat Master GP with Pico |
| PJ the Funky Taxi Driver | Beat Master GP with PJ |
| QQQ’s Dangerous Vacation | Beat Master GP with QQQ |
| Ruthless Hitman Don Genie | Beat Master GP with Don Genie |
| Shadow Boxer Silver Neelson | Beat Master GP with Silver Neelson |
| Spade How To Prepare a Delicious Dinner | Beat Master GP with Spade |
| The Charm Of Mrs. Arrow | Beat Master GP with Mrs. Arrow |
| The Resurrection Of The Skull | Beat Master GP with The Skull |
| Tragedy In The Laundromat Blood Falcon | Beat Master GP with Blood Falcon |
| Wild Super Model Kate Alen | Beat Master GP with Kate Alen |
Unlock Parts
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Big Tyrant | Beat any cup on Standard (4) times |
| Brave Eagle, Wonder Worm, Euros -01 | Beat the Diamond Cup on Expert |
| Dread Hammer, Crystal Egg, Meteor RR | Complete Story Chapter 8 on Hard mode |
| Giant Planet, Dark Chaser, Extreme -ZZ | Complete Story Chapter 4 on Hard mode |
| Holy Spider, Red Rex, Bluster -X | Complete Story Chapter 5 on Hard mode |
| Liberty Manta | Beat any cup on Standard (1) time |
| Mad Bull, Crazy Buffalo, Mars -EX | Complete Story Mode on Hard difficulty OR plug your GCN Memory Card into the F-Zero AX machine & this will unlock the AX parts on your F-Zero GX save |
| Megalo Cruiser, Heat Snake, Impulse 220 | Complete Story Chapter 3 on Hard mode |
| Muscle Gorilla | Beat any cup on Novice (5) times |
| Optical Wing, Cyber Fox, Comet-V | Complete Story Chapter 2 on Hard mode |
| Raiden -88 | Beat any cup on Standard (6) times |
| Rapid Barrel | Beat any cup on Novice (1) time |
| Saturn -SG | Beat any cup on Novice (6) times |
| Scud Viper | Beat any cup on Standard (2) times |
| Silver Sword, Rave Drifter, Jupiter-Q | Complete Story Chapter 1 on Hard mode |
| Space Cancer, Spark Bird, Punisher -4X | Complete Story Chapter 6 on Hard mode |
| Speedy Dragon,Garnet Ph.,Thunderbolt -V2 | Beat the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cups on Expert mode |
| Splash Whale, Sonic Soldier, Devifish -RX | Complete Story Chapter 9 on Hard mode |
| Super Lynx | Beat any cup on Novice (2) times |
| Titan -G4 | Beat any cup on Novice (3) times |
| Triple -Z | Beat any cup on Standard (3) times |
| Valiant Jaguar | Beat any cup on Novice (4) times |
| Wild Chariot, Combat Cannon, Triangle -GT | Complete Story Chapter 7 on Hard mode |
| Windy Shark | Beat any cup on Standard (5) times |
Other Unlockables
To unlock various features in the game:
| Unlockable | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| “Sounds of Mute City” | Beat Diamond Cup on Master difficulty |
| AX Cup | Unlock all of the AX courses |
| AX Machine Parts | Complete Story Mode on Hard difficulty |
| AX Mute City Sonic Oval | Finish first in the AX Cup |
| AX Pilots | Defeat Story Mode on Very Hard difficulty |
| AX Tracks | Place first in the AX Tracks or defeat all of the grand prix tracks on the Master difficulty |
| Dark Schneider | Defeat every chapter in Story Mode |
| Diamond Cup | Place first in Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire Cups on either the Standard or Expert difficulty |
| Hard Mode (Story) | Beat a Story Mode chapter and it will be available for that chapter |
| Master Class | Place first in Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire on ‘Expert’ difficulty |
| More Racers and Tracks | Plug you GCN Memory Card into the new F Zero AX Arcade game and you’ll be able to downlaod more features to F Zero GX. |
| Spade | Beat all story Mode chapters on Hard difficulty |
| Unlock Character Movie on Profile Screen | Beat any cup on Master Class using their machine |
| Very Hard Mode (Story) | Beat a Story Chapter on Hard and it will be unlocked for that chapter |
Secrets
Character theme music in replay mode
During a replay, you can push the L and R triggers to change the music to any of the character theme songs that you have unlocked. This can be done at any point during the replay.
Enable subtitles in story cutscenes
To enable subtitles in the cutscenes during story mode, press the Z button during the cutscene.
Extra Lives
Retire at least 5 other racers during a single race to gain an extra life. This only works once per race try (that is, if you retire, retry, go into the Settings menu, or move on to the next track, you can do it again). This is undeniably useful in the Master Class where you only have 2 tries.
Move faster
Also known as ”snaking”, in order to go faster push L+Left then R+Right repeatedly to gain speed. This trick is difficult, but it can give you the edge in those expert races. Note that too much use of this can acctually hurt your hands. You have to be on or near Max Acceleration for snaking to work.
Action Replay Codes
Faster Acceleration (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022FE500
400030C8 022FE600
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Acceleration = to Blue Falcon at Max Speed (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022FE500
400030C8 022FE600
400030C8 022FE700
421B61AC 00F23EA1
Faster Acceleration (Story Mode)
400030C8 022FE460
400030C8 022FE500
400030C8 022FE600
400030C8 022FE700
421B617C 00F23F40
Acceleration = to Blue Falcon at Max Speed (Story Mode)
400030C8 022FE460
400030C8 022FE500
400030C8 022FE600
400030C8 022FE700
421B617C 00F23EA1
High Body Resistance Modifier (Race Mode)
400030C8 022FAC60
400030C8 022FAD00
400030C8 022FAE00
400030C8 022FAF00
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40178D6C 70D9ADAC
High Body Resistance Modifier (Story Mode)
400030C8 022FAC60
400030C8 022FAD00
400030C8 022FAE00
400030C8 022FAF00
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401932DC 70F211AC
Boost Duration Lasts Almost Forever (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022FFD00
400030C8 022FFE00
400030C8 022FFF00
421B61AC 00FA7100
Boost Duration Lasts Very Long (Race Mode)
400030C8 022FFC60
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400030C8 022FFE00
400030C8 022FFF00
421B61AC 00FA4270
Boost Duration Lasts Almost Forever (Story Mode)
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421B617C 00FA7100
Boost Duration Lasts Very Long (Story Mode)
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400030C8 022FFF00
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Boost Interval Modifier – Longest (Race Mode)
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400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B61AC 00FC4120
Boost Interval Modifier – Equal to Fat Shark (Race Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B61AC 00FC4000
Boost Interval Modifier – Long but not Longest (Race Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
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421B61AC 00FC40A0
Boost Interval Modifier – Fastest (Race Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
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421B61AC 00FC3DCC
Boost Interval Modifier – Slightly Faster than Wild Goose (Race Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B61AC 00FC3F80
Boost Interval Modifier – Longest (Story Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B617C 00FC4120
Boost Interval Modifier – Equal to Fat Shark (Story Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B617C 00FC4000
Boost Interval Modifier – Long but not Longest (Story Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B617C 00FC40A0
Boost Interval Modifier – Fastest (Story Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B617C 00FC3DCC
Boost Interval Modifier – Slightly Faster than Wild Goose (Story Mode)
400030C8 02300460
400030C8 02300500
400030C8 02300600
400030C8 02300700
421B617C 00FC3F80
Grip Modifier Is Lowest (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022F7D00
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Grip Modifier Is Highest (Race Mode)
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Grip Modifier Is Lowest (Story Mode)
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Grip Modifier Is Highest (Story Mode)
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Max Speed Modifier – Highest (Race Mode)
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Max Speed Modifier – Highest (Story Mode)
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400030C8 022FED00
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421B617C 00F84450
Slide Turn Modifier – Highest (Race Mode)
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40178D6C 70D99442
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Slide Turn Modifier – Lowest (Race Mode)
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40178D6C 70D99440
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Slide Turn Modifier – Lowest (Story Mode)
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400030C8 022FDD00
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401932DC 70F1F840
401932DC 70F1F9A0
Slide Turn Modifier – Highest (Story Mode)
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400030C8 022FDD00
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Turn Modifier – Lowest (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022F8D00
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Turn Modifier – Highest (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022F8D00
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Turn Modifier – Lowest (Story Mode)
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400030C8 022F8D00
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Turn Modifier – Highest (Story Mode)
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Weight Modifier – Lightest Possible (Race Mode)
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Weight Modifier – Heaviest Possible (Race Mode)
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Weight Modifier – Same Weight as Blue Falcon (Race Mode)
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400030C8 022F7400
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Weight Modifier – Lightest Possible (Story Mode)
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401932DC 70F1E843
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Weight Modifier – Heaviest Possible (Story Mode)
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400030C8 022F7400
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401932DC 70F1E845
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Weight Modifier – Same Weight as Blue Falcon (Story Mode)
400030C8 022F7460
400030C8 022F7400
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401932DC 70F1E844
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