6-Pak
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, 6-Pak combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
6-Pak Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for 6-Pak on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
6-Pak Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of 6-Pak on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"6-Pak" Mega Drive longplay 1995
6-Pak Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for 6-Pak. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Untouchble, some enemys don't fight back
ABAV-VA5T -
Untouchble, some enemys don't fight back (Alternate code)
AFAV-VAM0 -
1 hit kills for enemys (not bosses)
AWTV-VA3C -
Untouchable, some enemys don't fight back
AFAV-VAKJ -
Infinite lives (annoying 1 UP sound)
AFGV-VALA -
Push A to go to the next level
AJ9V-VA1C -
Throw enemy's in the air while doing a suplex move
HWVV-VAL4 -
Enemy's fall from the sky when suplexing them or throwing them
HWVV-VAL2 -
Enemy's that punches won't attack
HSTV-VAMT -
Enemy's keep punching you from the left and right side
HSTV-VA7G+HSTV-VA7J -
Can't be thrown
AJ8V-VACY -
Enemy's die instantly when they off the ground
G8MV-VA3T
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Maximum Special (infinite)
R9JV-VHJR -
All Players Walk Fast
AJ4V-VA1G -
Infinite Lives
AMTW-GA7YGJ6C-WA46SVGV-VRCA+1 -
Infinite Energy
AMTC-GA7E -
Infinite Shurikens
ADTW-GACN -
Invincibility
AXWW-GN90 -
Vertical & Horizontal Springboards Are Missing
KMPC-TREE -
Vertical & Horizontal Springboards Are Dr. Robotnik
KMPC-TREC -
Lower Half Of The Screen Doesn't Scroll
DFVW-TGCE -
Background Moves When You Do
DBVW-TCCC -
Enemies Can't Ride Beasts Once They Are Knocked Off
CDHV-AFEW -
Players Fly To The Far Right When Knocked Down / Trolls Don't Reel Backwards When Hit
NMAV-ACEC -
Players Don't Fly Far When Knocked Down / Trolls Don't Reel Backwards When Hit
NDAV-ACYC -
Causes Trolls & Potions To Fly Upward Once They Are Hit.
NDAV-ACEC -
Stages Repeat (Loops)
DEHV-AJKY -
Amazon's Red Parts Of Clothing Turn Green At Selection Screen
WFCV-ACNC -
Amazon's Red Parts Of Clothing Turn Blue At Selection Screen
WFCV-A8NC -
Most Enemies Will Stand Still When You Are Standing Above Them
RDGB-AMLR
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 6-Pak released?
6-Pak was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed 6-Pak?
6-Pak was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does 6-Pak support?
6-Pak supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is 6-Pak?
6-Pak is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play 6-Pak for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — 6-Pak runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play 6-Pak in the browser?
No. 6-Pak streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in 6-Pak?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does 6-Pak work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play 6-Pak this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of 6-Pak. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
