E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial stands as a defining action title on the Game Boy Advance. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Fluid Studios
- Released
- 2001
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (836)
- Last updated
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial" GBA longplay 2001
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial Cheat Codes
4 community-curated cheats for E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
00009CAE+000A+10003EE4+0007 -
Infinite Health
830007E0+2000 -
Infinite Continues
33002CEB+0008 -
Set Timer Back (Press Select)
74000130+03FB+3300314A+0000+74000130+03FB+33003174+0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial released?
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial was released in 2001 for the GBA.
Who developed E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial was developed by Fluid Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial support?
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial in the browser?
No. E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial. 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.
