Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, Inc. the game builds upon the design of Tony Hawk’s American SK8Land and pushes the limits of Nintendo DS hardware by introducing voice chat over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection allowing players to communicate with other DS players worldwide.
Tony Hawk’s Downhill is currently available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $34.99 and has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.
The Game Boy Advance version developed by Visual Impact Productions is also available for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.