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Arcade Classics
Arcade Classics remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Arcade Classics Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Arcade Classics 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.
Arcade Classics Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Arcade Classics 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
"Arcade Classics" Mega Drive longplay
Arcade Classics Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for Arcade Classics. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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1P Score Modifier (Both Versions - Pong & Hockey Modes)
FF0006:0000 -
Opponent Score Modifier (Both Versions - Pong & Hockey Modes)
FF0006:0000 -
Infinite Lives P1 (SEGA Version)
FF375A:0007 -
Infinite Lives P1 (Original Version)
FF0B46:0007 -
Always Have Missiles Available (Both Versions)
FF01BA:0009 -
(Centipede) Invincibility
RY8A-C6W4 -
(UltraPong) Player 1 Always 0 Wins
AVZA-CA7L -
(UltraPong) Player 2/CPU Always 0 Wins
AVZA-CA9W -
(Missile Command) Infinite Missile
ALMA-AA6Y
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Arcade Classics?
Arcade Classics was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Arcade Classics support?
Arcade Classics supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Arcade Classics?
Arcade Classics is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Arcade Classics for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Arcade Classics runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Arcade Classics in the browser?
No. Arcade Classics streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Arcade Classics?
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 Arcade Classics 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 Arcade Classics this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Arcade Classics. 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.
