Most of the original cheat codes for the Nintendo Entertainment System still work on the NES Classic. Glitches like the Minus World in Super Mario, Easter eggs like a special song that plays in Dr. Mario, and all other NES cheats are intact. Not all games on the mini console have cheat codes, but those that do are identical to their original versions, with one exception. We list them all below.
These cheats apply to the NES Classic versions of each game.
Bubble Bobble Cheats
Bubble Bobble was originally released in arcades in 1986 and was later ported to the NES.
Level Select Password
Enter DDFFI as a password, then select Continue. Press B to change your starting level.
You can only select levels in Normal mode. There are separate passwords for Super Bubble Bobble mode.
How to Share Lives in Two-Player Mode
When one player runs out of lives, press Start and Select to revive them if the other player has a life to spare.
Bubble Bobble Crystal and Secret Door
You’ll find a crystal and a secret door in room 99. The crystal appears randomly, but the door is always in the middle of the stage where there is a single enemy. Grab the crystal and head for the door to follow the path to the good ending.
How to Unlock Super Bubble Bobble Mode
Get the good ending in Normal mode to get the password for Super Bubble Bobble mode. Beat Super Bubble Bobble mode with two players and get the good ending to unlock the sound test.
Bubble Bobble Ending Guide
There are four possible endings to Bubble Bobble. Here’s how to get them:
Ending How to Unlock
Bad Ending A Beat the game without getting the crystal.
Bad Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with one player.
Good Ending A Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Normal mode.
Good Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Super Bubble Bobble mode.
If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
Super Bubble Bobble Mode Level Passwords
You can start at any level in Super Bubble Bobble mode with these codes:
Level Password
1 BBAJI
10 BCEIB
20 AFAJJ
30 AGJAJ
40 IGJAI
50 FIBCJ
60 FCEIJ
70 JECBJ
80 CCEIB
90 CBIEB
99 GEJAJ
A0 GJGBG
B0 GACFB
B2 EECFG
Castlevania Cheats
The original Castlevania was released on the NES in 1986.
How to Unlock Hard Mode
Beat the last boss and start a new game to play Hard mode. The levels are the same, but enemies are much stronger.
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is vulnerable to a specific weapon. Here’s a list of their weaknesses.
Boss Weakness
Vampire Bat Axe
Medusa Stopwatch
Mummies Holy Water
Frankenstein’s Creature Dagger
Grim Reaper Holy Water
Dracula Form 1 Cross
Dracula Form 2 Holy Water
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
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Most of the original cheat codes for the Nintendo Entertainment System still work on the NES Classic. Glitches like the Minus World in Super Mario, Easter eggs like a special song that plays in Dr. Mario, and all other NES cheats are intact. Not all games on the mini console have cheat codes, but those that do are identical to their original versions, with one exception. We list them all below.
These cheats apply to the NES Classic versions of each game.
Bubble Bobble Cheats
Bubble Bobble was originally released in arcades in 1986 and was later ported to the NES.
Level Select Password
Enter DDFFI as a password, then select Continue. Press B to change your starting level.
You can only select levels in Normal mode. There are separate passwords for Super Bubble Bobble mode.
How to Share Lives in Two-Player Mode
When one player runs out of lives, press Start and Select to revive them if the other player has a life to spare.
Bubble Bobble Crystal and Secret Door
You’ll find a crystal and a secret door in room 99. The crystal appears randomly, but the door is always in the middle of the stage where there is a single enemy. Grab the crystal and head for the door to follow the path to the good ending.
How to Unlock Super Bubble Bobble Mode
Get the good ending in Normal mode to get the password for Super Bubble Bobble mode. Beat Super Bubble Bobble mode with two players and get the good ending to unlock the sound test.
Bubble Bobble Ending Guide
There are four possible endings to Bubble Bobble. Here’s how to get them:
Ending How to Unlock
Bad Ending A Beat the game without getting the crystal.
Bad Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with one player.
Good Ending A Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Normal mode.
Good Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Super Bubble Bobble mode.
If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
Super Bubble Bobble Mode Level Passwords
You can start at any level in Super Bubble Bobble mode with these codes:
Level Password
1 BBAJI
10 BCEIB
20 AFAJJ
30 AGJAJ
40 IGJAI
50 FIBCJ
60 FCEIJ
70 JECBJ
80 CCEIB
90 CBIEB
99 GEJAJ
A0 GJGBG
B0 GACFB
B2 EECFG
Castlevania Cheats
The original Castlevania was released on the NES in 1986.
How to Unlock Hard Mode
Beat the last boss and start a new game to play Hard mode. The levels are the same, but enemies are much stronger.
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is vulnerable to a specific weapon. Here’s a list of their weaknesses.
Boss Weakness
Vampire Bat Axe
Medusa Stopwatch
Mummies Holy Water
Frankenstein’s Creature Dagger
Grim Reaper Holy Water
Dracula Form 1 Cross
Dracula Form 2 Holy Water
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
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Most of the original cheat codes for the Nintendo Entertainment System still work on the NES Classic. Glitches like the Minus World in Super Mario, Easter eggs like a special song that plays in Dr. Mario, and all other NES cheats are intact. Not all games on the mini console have cheat codes, but those that do are identical to their original versions, with one exception. We list them all below.
These cheats apply to the NES Classic versions of each game.
Bubble Bobble Cheats
Bubble Bobble was originally released in arcades in 1986 and was later ported to the NES.
Level Select Password
Enter DDFFI as a password, then select Continue. Press B to change your starting level.
You can only select levels in Normal mode. There are separate passwords for Super Bubble Bobble mode.
How to Share Lives in Two-Player Mode
When one player runs out of lives, press Start and Select to revive them if the other player has a life to spare.
Bubble Bobble Crystal and Secret Door
You’ll find a crystal and a secret door in room 99. The crystal appears randomly, but the door is always in the middle of the stage where there is a single enemy. Grab the crystal and head for the door to follow the path to the good ending.
How to Unlock Super Bubble Bobble Mode
Get the good ending in Normal mode to get the password for Super Bubble Bobble mode. Beat Super Bubble Bobble mode with two players and get the good ending to unlock the sound test.
Bubble Bobble Ending Guide
There are four possible endings to Bubble Bobble. Here’s how to get them:
Ending How to Unlock
Bad Ending A Beat the game without getting the crystal.
Bad Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with one player.
Good Ending A Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Normal mode.
Good Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Super Bubble Bobble mode.
If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
Super Bubble Bobble Mode Level Passwords
You can start at any level in Super Bubble Bobble mode with these codes:
Level Password
1 BBAJI
10 BCEIB
20 AFAJJ
30 AGJAJ
40 IGJAI
50 FIBCJ
60 FCEIJ
70 JECBJ
80 CCEIB
90 CBIEB
99 GEJAJ
A0 GJGBG
B0 GACFB
B2 EECFG
Castlevania Cheats
The original Castlevania was released on the NES in 1986.
How to Unlock Hard Mode
Beat the last boss and start a new game to play Hard mode. The levels are the same, but enemies are much stronger.
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is vulnerable to a specific weapon. Here’s a list of their weaknesses.
Boss Weakness
Vampire Bat Axe
Medusa Stopwatch
Mummies Holy Water
Frankenstein’s Creature Dagger
Grim Reaper Holy Water
Dracula Form 1 Cross
Dracula Form 2 Holy Water
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
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Most of the original cheat codes for the Nintendo Entertainment System still work on the NES Classic. Glitches like the Minus World in Super Mario, Easter eggs like a special song that plays in Dr. Mario, and all other NES cheats are intact. Not all games on the mini console have cheat codes, but those that do are identical to their original versions, with one exception. We list them all below.
These cheats apply to the NES Classic versions of each game.
Bubble Bobble Cheats
Bubble Bobble was originally released in arcades in 1986 and was later ported to the NES.
These cheats apply to the NES Classic versions of each game.
These cheats apply to the NES Classic versions of each game.
Level Select Password
Enter DDFFI as a password, then select Continue. Press B to change your starting level.
You can only select levels in Normal mode. There are separate passwords for Super Bubble Bobble mode.
How to Share Lives in Two-Player Mode
When one player runs out of lives, press Start and Select to revive them if the other player has a life to spare.
You can only select levels in Normal mode. There are separate passwords for Super Bubble Bobble mode.
You can only select levels in Normal mode. There are separate passwords for Super Bubble Bobble mode.
Bubble Bobble Crystal and Secret Door
You’ll find a crystal and a secret door in room 99. The crystal appears randomly, but the door is always in the middle of the stage where there is a single enemy. Grab the crystal and head for the door to follow the path to the good ending.
How to Unlock Super Bubble Bobble Mode
Get the good ending in Normal mode to get the password for Super Bubble Bobble mode. Beat Super Bubble Bobble mode with two players and get the good ending to unlock the sound test.
Bubble Bobble Ending Guide
There are four possible endings to Bubble Bobble. Here’s how to get them:
Ending How to Unlock
Bad Ending A Beat the game without getting the crystal.
Bad Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with one player.
Good Ending A Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Normal mode.
Good Ending B Get the crystal and beat the game with two players in Super Bubble Bobble mode.
If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
Super Bubble Bobble Mode Level Passwords
You can start at any level in Super Bubble Bobble mode with these codes:
Level Password
1 BBAJI
10 BCEIB
20 AFAJJ
30 AGJAJ
40 IGJAI
50 FIBCJ
60 FCEIJ
70 JECBJ
80 CCEIB
90 CBIEB
99 GEJAJ
A0 GJGBG
B0 GACFB
B2 EECFG
Castlevania Cheats
The original Castlevania was released on the NES in 1986.
How to Unlock Hard Mode
Beat the last boss and start a new game to play Hard mode. The levels are the same, but enemies are much stronger.
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is vulnerable to a specific weapon. Here’s a list of their weaknesses.
Boss Weakness
Vampire Bat Axe
Medusa Stopwatch
Mummies Holy Water
Frankenstein’s Creature Dagger
Grim Reaper Holy Water
Dracula Form 1 Cross
Dracula Form 2 Holy Water
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
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If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
Super Bubble Bobble Mode Level Passwords
You can start at any level in Super Bubble Bobble mode with these codes:
If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
If playing alone, press Start on the second controller right before you defeat the final boss to get the two-player ending.
Level Password
1 BBAJI
10 BCEIB
20 AFAJJ
30 AGJAJ
40 IGJAI
50 FIBCJ
60 FCEIJ
70 JECBJ
80 CCEIB
90 CBIEB
99 GEJAJ
A0 GJGBG
B0 GACFB
B2 EECFG
Castlevania Cheats
The original Castlevania was released on the NES in 1986.
How to Unlock Hard Mode
Beat the last boss and start a new game to play Hard mode. The levels are the same, but enemies are much stronger.
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is vulnerable to a specific weapon. Here’s a list of their weaknesses.
Boss Weakness
Vampire Bat Axe
Medusa Stopwatch
Mummies Holy Water
Frankenstein’s Creature Dagger
Grim Reaper Holy Water
Dracula Form 1 Cross
Dracula Form 2 Holy Water
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
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Castlevania Cheats
The original Castlevania was released on the NES in 1986.
How to Unlock Hard Mode
Beat the last boss and start a new game to play Hard mode. The levels are the same, but enemies are much stronger.
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is vulnerable to a specific weapon. Here’s a list of their weaknesses.
Boss Weakness
Vampire Bat Axe
Medusa Stopwatch
Mummies Holy Water
Frankenstein’s Creature Dagger
Grim Reaper Holy Water
Dracula Form 1 Cross
Dracula Form 2 Holy Water
Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
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Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest Cheats
The sequel to Castlevania came out one year later, in 1987.
Castlevania II Passwords
Password Effect
OFIT M5QX 1P5S QBQA Start with Dracula’s rib, chain whip, and blue crystal.
SZMH QXE1 5PXW UESE Start with all the above plus Dracula’s heart.
TIRH DYDZ 4O5V 81B1 Start with all the above plus Dracula’s nail, flame whip, and red crystal.
MLIE WUCW VNKU SCBC Start with all the above plus Dracula’s ring and cross.
MLIT WVCW T3KU SFZC Start with all items and weapons.
C1EN WMAK JXKN VMZK Start with all items plus eight laurels, eight garlic, six experience, and the clock set at zero days.
Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
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Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
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Castlevania II Ending Guide
The ending you get depends on how many days (in-game time) it takes you to beat Dracula.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Defeat Dracula in 15 or more days.
Good Ending Defeat Dracula in eight to four days.
Best Ending Defeat Dracula in one to seven days.
Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
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Dr. Mario Cheats
Dr. Mario was first released on the NES in 1990.
How to Quick Reset
Press A+B+Select+Start to return to the title screen if you find yourself stuck in a puzzle.
Super Mario Bros. Easter Egg
Take out four or more viruses in one move to hear a special song.
Final Fantasy Cheats
The first Final Fantasy game came out for the NES in 1987.
Legend of Zelda Easter Egg
Read the tombstones in Elfheim to find one belonging to a legendary hero.
How to Fight the Secret Boss Warmech
On the long bridge in the Sky Castle, you can randomly encounter an optional boss named Warmech. He is the most powerful enemy in the entire game, so go in prepared and save before you attempt to fight him.
How to Unlock the Secret Mini-Game
While on the airship, hold A and press B 55 times to unlock a secret puzzle mini-game.
How to View the World Map
Press Select+B to bring up a detailed map of the world.
Ghosts ’n Goblins Cheats
The NES port of Ghosts ’n Goblins came out in 1986.
Level Select Code
At the title screen, enter the following code to start at the stage of your choosing:
- Hold Right and press B three times.
- Press Up, then press B three times.
- Press Left, then press B three times.
- Press Down, then press B three times.
- Press Start.
- Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Second Quest and True Ending
Beat the game twice in a row to see the true ending. On the second screen of the ending scene, press A, B, Up, Down, A, B, Left, Right to view the credits.
Hold Right and press B three times.
Press Up, then press B three times.
Press Left, then press B three times.
Press Down, then press B three times.
Press Start.
Press A and B to scroll through the stages, then press Start to begin.
Gradius Cheats
The 1986 NES version of Gradius was the first game to include the Konami code.
Gradius Cheat Codes
Effect Cheat Code
Activate all power-ups (can be used once per level). Pause the game and press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
Continue (only works once per game). Press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start at the Game Over screen.
Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
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Kid Icarus Cheats
The original cheats for Kid Icarus don’t work on the NES Classic, but the NES Classic version features new cheat codes.
Kid Icarus Level Passwords
Select Continue at the main screen to enter these passwords.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
All passwords are case sensitive. Every code begins with a capital “I.” The letter “L” is not used.
Password Level Stats
0000Cu-O0V300-UC001C-00042i 1-2 Endurance = 4, Strength = 1
0000mC-T0U600-GC001C-10082t 1-3 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G400u6 Z09200 POG00C 10003s 1-4 Endurance = 4, Strength = 2
G800CS-p0iC00-1OG00G-H0004v 2-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 2
He00yK-y0j800-HOG01H-I004K! 2-2 Endurance = Max, Strength = 3
Ie00ec-418100-fa004H-J008a9 2-3 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6q9-I1t800-VmG03H-J000Lx 2-4 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4
IeG6Gz-f1t000-daG08H-J100sK 3-1 Endurance = Max, Strength = 4, All Weapons
IeW6Ci-h1Z200-faG08H-K104sg 3-2 Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
IeX2mN-c3dF00-ueX11G-K50WOZ Final Boss Endurance = Max, Strength Max, All Weapons
Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
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Kirby’s Adventure Cheats
Kirby’s Adventure is the follow-up to Kirby’s Dreamland for Game Boy. It first released in 1993.
Kirby’s Adventure Unlockables
Unlockable How to Unlock
Play Mini-Games from the Main Menu Beat each mini-game.
Extra Game (hard mode) Beat the final boss.
Sound Test Beat the Extra Game.
Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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Mega Man 2 Cheats
Released in 1988, Mega Man 2 is widely regarded as the Blue Bomber’s best outing.
Mega Man 2 Passwords
Effect Password
Start with all weapons and items. A5, B2, B4, C1, C3, C5, D4, D5, E2
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, and Flash Man defeated. A2, C2, C4, C5, D4, E1, E2, E3, E4
Start with Air Man, Wood Man, Flash Man, Crash Man, Metal Man, and Bubble Man defeated. A4, B1, B3, C4, D2, D3, D4, E1, E3
Start with all but Quick Man defeated. A1, B2, C1, C4, C5, D1, D3, E3, E5
Boss Weaknesses
Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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Each boss is weak to a specific weapon.
Boss Weakness
Air Man Leaf Shield
Crash Man Air Shooter
Flash Man Crash Bombs
Quick Man Timestopper
Metal Man Quick Boomerang
Bubble Man Metal Blades
Heat Man Bubble Lead
Wood Man Atomic Fire
Mecha Dragon Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Guts Tank Quick Boomerangs, Atomic Fire
Wall Shooters Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 1 Atomic Fire
Dr. Wily 2 Crash Bombs
Dr. Wily 3 Bubble Lead
Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
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Mega Man 2 Easter Egg
Hold A while selecting a stage to make the stars in the background turn into birds.
Metroid Cheats
The original Metroid was released in 1986.
Metroid Passwords
Password Effect
000000 000000 0Fy000 00003 Start with 255 missiles.
000000 000000 080000 0000Y8 Start with the Ice Beam.
000000 000000 100000 000004 Start with the Long Beam.
000000 000000 040000 0000X8 Start with the Wave Beam.
000000 00000G 7?2ruA 005WFh Start as Suitless Samus with all upgrades and no energy tanks.
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr Start with both bosses defeated, 215 missiles, five energy tanks, and all power-ups.
NARPAS SWORD0 000000 000000 Start with invincibility and infinite missiles.
000000 000020 000000 000020 Start as Suitless Samus with no items.
How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
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How to Play as Suitless Samus
Complete the game in less than three hours to get the good ending, then press Start at the end of the credits to start the game again as Suitless Samus. You retain all of your energy tanks, weapons, and power-ups.
Metroid Endings Guide
The ending you see depends on how fast you beat the game.
Ending Requirement
Bad Ending Complete the game in five hours or more.
Normal Ending Complete the game in three to five hours.
Good Ending Complete the game in less than three hours.
Best Ending Complete the game in less than an hour as Suitless Samus.
Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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Ninja Gaiden Cheats
Released in 1989, Ninja Gaiden is considered one of the toughest games on the NES.
How to Unlock the Sound Test
At the screen that says TECMO PRESENTS 1989, hold Left+Down+A+B+Select, then press Start.
Infinite Lives
Get the extra life on the third floor of the tower in level 5-3. Go down to the second floor, then go back up to the third floor to find another extra life. Repeat to collect as many lives as possible.
Punch Out! Cheats
The NES Classic features the 1990 version of Punch Out!
Quick Energy Refill
Press Select repeatedly between rounds to regenerate your energy.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
How to Unlock Another World Circuit
To access the Another World Circuit, enter 135-792-4680 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
You can only do this trick once per fight.
Nintendo Easter Egg
Enter 800-422-2602 as a password to hear a busy signal. This is the phone number for Nintendo’s old customer service line.
How to See the End Credits
Enter 106-113-0120 as a password, and then press A+B+Select simultaneously.
Punch Out! Level Passwords
Level Password
Major Circuit 005-737-5423
World Circuit 777-807-3454
Super Macho Man 940-861-8538
Piston Honda (second fight) 032-730-8442
Mr. Dream 007-373-5963
StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
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New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
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Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
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StarTropics Cheats
StarTropics was released exclusively in the U.S. and Europe in 1990.
Level 4 Password
The radiofrequency you must enter in the fourth level is 747. This code doesn’t appear in the game. It was in the original game manual.
Super C Cheats
Super C is the 1988 sequel to the original Konami action game Contra.
Super C Cheat Codes
Enter these codes at the title screen.
Cheat Code Effect
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Player 1 starts with 10 lives.
Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start Player 2 starts with 10 lives.
Hold A + B, then press Start Access the sound test.
After beating the game, press B, A, Start Begin a new game with your old score and all your lives.
Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
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New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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Super Mario Bros. Cheats
Super Mario Bros. was the launch title for the original NES.
How to Unlock the Minus World
To unlock the secret level with no end:
- Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
- Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
- Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
- Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
- Go down the first pipe in the room.
Extra Lives Trick
At the end of 3-1, jump over the first turtle coming down the stairs and land on the second turtle. If you land in the right spot, the shell bounces between the stairs and Mario. You can rack up points and earn extra lives as you repeatedly jump on the shell.
Get to the end of World 1-2 with fire power.
Jump on top of the pipe after the floating platforms.
Break the second and third blocks from the pipe along the ceiling. The block directly beside the pipe must remain intact.
Face left, duck, and then jump backward toward the pipe while still ducking without breaking the block. If done correctly, Mario slides through the wall into the next room.
Go down the first pipe in the room.
How to Get Fireworks
Touch the flag pole at the end of the level when the last digit on the clock is 1, 3, or 6 to see fireworks.
Warp Pipes
Some levels contain secret pipes that let you skip ahead to other worlds.
Warp Pipes Level Location
World 2, 3, or 4 Level 1-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 5 Level 4-2 Behind the wall at the end.
World 6, 7, or 8 Level 4-2 Up the secret beanstalk near the beginning.
Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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Super Mario Bros. 2 Cheats
The American version of Super Mario Bros. is actually a remake of the Japanese game Doki Doki Panic.
Warp Pots
If you enter certain pots while a potion is active, you warp to another world.
Warp Level Location
World 4 Level 1-3 Take the pot farthest to the right in the first area.
World 5 Level 3-1 After passing through the first door, drop off of the cloud to land on a platform with another door. Follow the door to find a potion and the warp pot.
World 6 Level 4-2 Take the first pot after you find the potion in the whale area.
World 7 Level 5-3 Ascend the ladder at the beginning to the ledge above to find a potion and the pot.
Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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Super Mario Bros. 3 Cheats
Mario 3 introduced many long-standing staples of the series such as the Koopa Kids and airships.
End Game Bonus
If you start a new game after beating Bowser, you begin with 28 P-wings to help you freely explore any level.
Warp Whistles
There are three secret whistles that can warp you to other worlds.
Level Location
Level 1-3 Hold Down while on top of the white platform near the end of the level to fall through the background, then walk to the end.
Level 1 Fortress Obtain the raccoon suit and fly up above the wall on the far right side. Walk to the right along the ceiling and press Up to go through a hidden door.
World 2 Map Defeat the Hammer Bros. to receive a hammer. Use it to break the rock in the upper-right of the map and follow the secret path.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept Cookies
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
Tecmo Bowl Cheats
The NES port of the 1987 classic Temco Bowl lacks many features of the original arcade version, but it has dozens of exclusive cheat codes.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
You only need two whistles to reach the last world.
How to Play as the Invisible Team
Enter “397BFFA5” as a password to make your team invisible.
Temco Bowl Cheat Codes
Enter the following codes as passwords to start at the desired competition:
Password Competition
28359F90 Div. Playoffs 1 (Chicago)
6AF5DF96 Div. Playoffs 2 (Chicago)
AB7DDFAB League Playoff (Chicago)
A99FDFA9 SuperBowl (Chicago)
8BCE1F93 Div. Playoffs 1 (Cleveland)
4B3E9FAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Cleveland)
495EBFAD League Playoff (Cleveland)
4A9EFFAE SuperBowl (Cleveland)
4E0E6DAD Div. Playoffs 1 (Denver)
8C1F6DAF Div. Playoffs 2 (Denver)
4F9FEDAE League Playoff (Denver)
0D9FEFAA SuperBowl (Denver)
56E3F698 Div. Playoffs 1 (L.A.)
17E3FE9D Div. Playoffs 2 (L.A.)
14E3FF9B League Playoff (L.A.)
977BFFA6 SuperBowl (L.A.)
9DC3D79E Div. Playoffs 1 (San Francisco)
9E07D7AF Div. Playoffs 2 (San Francisco)
9F9FD7A0 League Playoff (San Francisco)
1F9FDFA0 SuperBowl (San Francisco)
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
How to Play Against Your Own Team
Use these codes to play against a mirror image of the team of your choice:
Password Team
43AFFEAC Indianapolis
46AFFDAB Miami
49AFFBA9 Cleveland
CCAFF7AD Denver
93AFEFAS Seattle
969FDFA5 Los Angeles
997FBFA5 Washington
9C3F7FAS San Francisco
63AEFFA5 Dallas
269DFFA1 New York
679BFFA5 Chicago
AC37FFA9 Minnesota
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
The Legend of Zelda Cheats
The first entry in the Zelda series set the standard for all future adventure games.
Mountain Maze Solution
Keep going north in the mountain maze to eventually reach the entrance to the secret dungeon.
Forest Maze Solution
Go north, west, south, and then west to solve the forest maze and find the graveyard.
Second Quest Cheat Code
You can play through a more difficult second quest after beating the game, or you can start the second quest from the beginning by entering ZELDA as your name.
Zelda II: The Adventures of Link Cheats
The 1987 sequel to The Legend of Zelda introduced RPG elements to the series.
How to Beat the Final Boss
Walk to the far left edge of the screen and duck down facing the boss. He will run at you, but his attacks won’t land. Stay down and stab him with your sword. He’ll keep running into your blade without harming you.
Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
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Kid Icarus Cheat Codes for Nintendo Virtual Console
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cheats
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Twisted Metal Cheats for PlayStation 1
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
Mega Man X Legacy Collection Cheats
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
New Super Mario Bros. Cheats and Secrets on Nintendo DS
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Super Smash Bros. Melee Cheats for Gamecube
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Tekken 5 Cheats, Codes, and Unlockables for PS2
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Sonic Mania Cheats, Codes, and Walkthrough
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Halo: Combat Evolved Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Hitman: Blood Money Cheat Codes for PC
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Resident Evil 0 Walkthrough, Cheats, and Codes
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends Nintendo DS Unlockables and Tips
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch: Cheats and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Super Mario Odyssey Cheats, Cheat Codes and Walkthroughs
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Download “Super Mario 3: Mario Forever” on the PC for Free
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secrets and Cheats for Switch and Wii U
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