Konami is not skimping on the extras it will be cramming into the game. ESPN X Games—Snowboarding comes with at least 16 unique professional snowboarders to choose from. Each comes packed with everything you would expect from his or her real-world counterpart—from each boarder's unique snowboarding style right down to his or her sponsor-laden clothing and gear. Predicting that gamers will eventually tire of playing as one of the pros, Konami created the option for a more personal experience. Not unlike the career mode in most sports titles, you have the option of creating your own customizable character. However, unlike the traditional career modes, you build up that character in a "free ride" mode.