Contra

Three Extra Lives

Press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, left, Right, B, A at the title screen. Then, press Start to begin the game in single player mode or Select + Start to begin in two player mode.

Thirty Lives Per Continue

Enter the Three Extra Lives code before the demonstration begins at the title screen.

Unlimited Lives

Press Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, A, B, Select, Start when "Jungle" appears on the demonstration screen.

Transfer Lives

Begin game play in two player mode. Press A + B when losing a life to use a life from the other player.

All Weapons

Press Down, Down, Up, Up, Right, Left, Right, Left, A + B before the demonstration begins at the title screen.

Level Select

Press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start, Start at the main menu.

Expert Mode

Successfully complete the game and start another game. The new game will feature the same amount of lives at the end of the last game and more difficult opponents.

Alternate Ending Sequence

Hold Select + Start during the ending sequence, but before the credits begin. Keep the buttons held until the credits end to see a message from Red Falcon.

Sound Test (Japanese Version)

Hold B + A and press Start at the title screen to display the sound test screen to hear the game's sound effects and music.

Shoot While Crouching

Crouch on controller one and press Up on controller two in the Base 1 or 2 Levels.

Level 1: Cross bridges

When you get to the bridges, jump on them while holding Right to get across.

To the Ground Below

To go to the bottom part of the stage or in the water, crouch and press A.

Level Passwords

Level          Password
  2            1227
  3            0501
  4            0948
  5            2168
  6            0666
  7            1192