It was developed in conjunction with the console title BMX XXX, the obscenity of which caused its endorsement by Dave Mirra to be removed.

Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 is a freestyle BMX sports game in which the player controls one of a selection of professional riders such as the titular Dave Mirra, Ryan Nyquist, Colin Mackay, John "Luc-E" Englebert, and Mike Laird; players may also create their own customized rider.

[4] In September 2002, Acclaim confirmed that Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 was in development for the Game Boy Advance with a planned November release.

Like the latter title, the game includes a fully digitized licensed soundtrack featuring bands such as New Found Glory, Green Day, Saliva, and Ten Foot Pole.

[1] Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 was shipped to North American retailers on November 25, 2002.