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DJ Boy
DJ Boy is an action game developed by Kaneko in 1989 for arcade hardware. The player controls a character who fights through urban environments using hand-to-hand combat and collectible weapons. The game features a side-scrolling perspective with multiple stages set in different city locations. Players advance by defeating waves of enemies and bosses at the end of each level. The combat system emphasizes quick reflexes and positioning, with the ability to pick up items that provide temporary advantages or additional firepower. Control is handled through a joystick and attack buttons, allowing for movement, jumping, and striking actions.
- Developer
- Kaneko
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
DJ Boy Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for DJ Boy on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
DJ Boy Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of DJ Boy on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"DJ Boy" Arcade longplay 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was DJ Boy released?
DJ Boy was released in 1989 for the Arcade.
Who developed DJ Boy?
DJ Boy was developed by Kaneko, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is DJ Boy?
DJ Boy is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play DJ Boy for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — DJ Boy runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play DJ Boy in the browser?
No. DJ Boy streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in DJ Boy?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does DJ Boy work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play DJ Boy this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of DJ Boy. 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.
