Collect all relics and gems, including those from the Hot Coco and Eggipus Rex bonus levels. The relics that are collected must be at least gold or platinum. Then, approach Crash's sister, next to the save spot, to find another clear gem. Take the gem to view a very nice fireworks display and finish with a 105% completion status.
4 Hidden boxes
At the very begining of level 16 walk back to get four boxes. This is very important for box completion in that level.
Aku Aku Mask
Enter Tiny's Portal. Before it shows the cut scene, hold L1, L2, R1, R2. It'll show your Aku Aku mask.
Code - Effect
L1, L2, R1, R2 Aku Aku mask
Apples from monkeys
To Get Apples from monkeys, when playing an egyptian level with rock-throwing monkeys on it, First destroy the jars they hide inside, then jump on them several times to get the apples.
Beat Neo Cortex
To beat Neo. Cortex at the end of the game, you must wait until he throws his exploding mines. After they explode, immediatley attack Cortex and knock him into the sewer. Do this three times to beat him. Watch out, however, for your friend Aku Aku and Cortex's boss Uka Uka are battling in the room with you. If you touch them or the lasers they shoot each other, you will die. Be careful, each time you hit Cortex, it becomes tougher to dodge Aku Aku and Uka Uka.
Bonus Video
Hold Down + Triangle + L1 + R2 when the PlayStation logo appears. Note: this only works in the Japanese version!
Crash Dash
Here's a tip before you try to beat the levels in Time Trial, wait until you beat Cortex the first time, the super power he gives you is "Crash Dash" which enables you to run faster which will help you get Gold Relics instead of Sapphire ones in Time Trials.
Egyptian levels: Using bazooka on oil surfaces
When you are standing on an oil surface in an Egyptian level, press Circle to crouch, and while crouching, hold L2. Then, release Circle while still holding L2. Crash will take out the bazooka and you can use it. You can even move around the oil surface while you are using the bazooka by pressing the D-pad in the direction you want to move.
Extra high jump
When you already accessed the higher jump from the first Boss, you can do a higher jump by holding L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 and pressing X(2). You should jump slightly higher. Note: This is very useful when getting the five extra lives by jumping over the Yellow Gem Ride.
Hold Circle or L1 and press X, then X again when in mid-air. You will jump slightly higher because Crash crouches before his jump. Note: You cannot run and do this because you will slide.
Fake Crash
To see a Fake Crash on level 5, go to time trial mode. You should see Fake Crash dancing near one of the jumps.
Fun with the bazooka
After defeating N.Gin, your power will be a bazooka. Shoot every opponent in sitesight. Blow up the chicken in the castle levels. Blow up the wizard. When you shoot him, he will be in his underwear. Shoot him again to finally kill him.
Fun with the bazooka
After defeating N.Gin, your power will be a bazooka. Shoot every opponent in sitesight. Blow up the chicken in the castle levels. Blow up the wizard. When you shoot him, he will be in his underwear. Shoot him again to finally kill him.
Get Secret level 31
Go in level 14 Road Crash, there is a yellow diamond-shapes alien sign at the left side of the road about halfway through the level. Knock into it and after a short cut-scene you will be transported to Level 31!
Get Secret Level 32
Go to level 11 Dino Might! and jump on the yellow platform when you get to the part when the dinosaur is chasing you, let the second Terodactle and let it peck you this will transfer you to Top Secret level 32 !
Hidden warp room levels 26-30
To get to the hidden warp room levels 26-30 you have to get at least 5 relics then go to the center of the room where you save then in the center of the room is a platform, hop on it. It will take you to the hidden warp room. In this new warp room only level 26 will be open. To get into level 27 you will need ten relics. To get into level 28 you will need fifteen relics. To get into level 29 you will need twenty relics. To get into level 30 you will need twenty-five relics.This new warp room will help you get 100% completion.
Instant Uka-Uka
On any level, press X, square, triangle, and circle. (Note: this may only be done once per life).
Purple Gem
Go into High Time (warproom 3) and about two-thirds of the way through there is a little platform at the base of a wall. Jump on the platform and it will take you to a secret level where you will get the purple gem.
Relic times
Sapphire Relic
1:03:00 1. Toad Village
1:46:00 2. Under Pressure
0:41:00 3. Orient Express
1:45:00 4. Bone Yard
1:08:00 5. Makin' Waves
1:35:00 6. Gee Wiz
1:24:00 7. Hang'em High
0:45:00 8. Hog Ride
1:42:00 9. Tomb Time
0:53:00 10. Midnight Run
1:34:00 11. Dino Might!
1:47:00 12. Deep Trouble
2:12:00 13. High Time
1:25:00 14. Road Crash
1:27:00 15. Double Header
1:42:00 16. Sphynxinator
1:09:00 17. Bye Bye Blimps
1:42:00 18. Tell No Tales
2:01:00 19. Future Frenzy
2:44:00 20. Tomb Wader
2:05:00 21. Gone Tomorrow
1:36:00 22. Orange Asphalt
1:43:00 23. Flaming Passion
2:08:00 24. Mad Bombers
1:49:00 25. Bug Lite
1:16:00 26. Ski Crazed
1:53:00 27. Area 51?
1:20:00 28. Rings Of Power
1:00:00 29. Hot Coco
0:55:00 30. Eggipus Rex
Secret Level - Level 31 Hot Coco
In world 14 (Road Crash) keep your eye on the left side of the screen as you race. There will be a yellow sign with an alien head on it. Crash into that sign and you will be warped to a Hidden Level.
Spyro the Dragon demo
At the title screen press: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, Square to get the demo.
Start With All Power-Ups
After booting the game, wait at the title screen for the demo to start. Shortly before the game shows the demo of Bye Bye Blimps, begin holding Triangle. After the demo begins you will be in control of Coco. From here, pause and exit the level, and you will appear in the middle of the warp room (as if you had began a new game) with all the power ups. Note: If you finish Bye Bye Blimps, you will be ejected in the fourth warp room, but the force field in front of the hallway will still be in place, trapping you there.
Turbo start on motorcycle level
When the second red light light up on any of the motorcycle levels. Press and hold X and you should do a wheelie. This will start you off faster and help alot.
Two dinosaurs
To get two dinosaurs in the dyno mite level ride the dinosaur until you come to the part with the two nitros. Jump off the dinosaur and run back to the patch of grass. Then run back to where you left your dinosaur. You will also see another dinosaur further up.