Air Buster
Air Buster stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Kaneko
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.7K)
- Last updated
Air Buster Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Air Buster 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.
Air Buster Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Air Buster 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
"Air Buster" Mega Drive longplay 1991
Air Buster Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Air Buster. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Ships
FFCO16:03FFC016:0003 -
Most Powerful Shot
FFC005:FFFFC004:00FF -
Have Missiles
FFC011:05FFC010:0005 -
Invincible
FFC014:01FFC014:0001 -
Almost Instant Bombs
FFC018:7A+FFC01E:00FFC018:007A+FFC01E:0000 -
Infinite lives for player 1
ACST-AAFT -
Infinite lives for player 2
ACYT-AAE0 -
Infinite credits for player 1
ACTA-AACJ -
Infinite credits for player 2
ACZA-AABR -
Each Normal Shot Power-up Worth Half Max Power (Player 1)
HHVT-B2Y4 -
Each Normal Shot Power-up Worth Almost Max Power (Player 1)
HHVT-BAY4 -
Each Normal Shot Power-up Worth Half Max Power (Player 2)
HHVT-B2ZT
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Each Normal Shot Power-up Worth Almost Max Power (Player 2)
HHVT-BAZT -
Start on phase 2 (player 1)
AJGT-AACJ -
Start on phase 3 (player 1)
ANGT-AACJ -
Start on phase 4 (player 1)
ATGT-AACJ -
Start on phase 5 (player 1)
AYGT-AACJ -
Start on phase 6 (player 1)
A2GT-AACJ -
Start On Phase 2 (Player 2)
AJGT-AAHW -
Start on phase 3 (player 2)
ANGT-AAHW -
Start on phase 4 (player 2)
ATGT-AAHW -
Start on phase 5 (player 2)
AYGT-AAHW -
Start on phase 6 (player 2)
A2GT-AAHW -
Start on phase 2 (twin setup)
AJHA-AAFR -
Start on phase 3 (twin setup)
ANHA-AAFR -
Start on phase 4 (twin setup)
ATHA-AAFR -
Start on phase 5 (twin setup)
AYHA-AAFR -
Start on phase 6 (twin setup)
A2HA-AAFR -
Infinite Lives
FFC016:0009AWST-AA7R -
Invincibility
FFC000:0007AWKT-AA6C
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Air Buster released?
Air Buster was released in 1991 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Air Buster?
Air Buster was developed by Kaneko, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Air Buster support?
Air Buster supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Air Buster?
Air Buster is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Air Buster for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Air Buster runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Air Buster in the browser?
No. Air Buster streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Air Buster?
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 Air Buster 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 Air Buster this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Air Buster. 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.
