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Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century
Galaxy 5000: Racing in the 51st Century is a futuristic racing game developed by Activision and released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game features a top-down perspective where players pilot spacecraft across science-fiction themed tracks. Races support up to two players competing simultaneously or taking turns. Players use standard NES controller buttons to steer, accelerate, and brake their vehicles. The game includes multiple tracks with varying difficulty levels that demand both quick reflexes and precision control. Hazards and obstacles line each course, requiring careful navigation at high speeds. Tight turns demand split-second maneuvering to maintain velocity while avoiding collisions. The racing mechanics emphasize arcade-style action and immediate feedback. Multiple difficulty settings provide replay value as players attempt to master different tracks and improve their race times.
- Developer
- Activision
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Racing
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (838)
- Last updated
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century on our in-browser NES 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) |
| 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.
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century" NES longplay 1991
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Stop timer
SLKPAEVS -
Reduce damage free of charge
GXNXSVSN -
No damage from falling
SXKZEPAX -
Take less damage
OXNNVPSX+PENNNOZP -
More damage from falling
SXUXSOSU+ALVUVYLZ -
More damage from shots
TEEOZGVV+NUEOLKVN -
Fly Over Everything
05A7:39 -
Ship Modifier
0517:00 -
Infinite Time (One's Digit)
069A:09 -
Infinite Time (Ten's Digit)
069B:09 -
Infinite Time (Hundred's Digit)
069C:09 -
Very Fast Music
017F:01
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P1 Position Modifier
00AB:00 -
P2 Position Modifier
00AC:00 -
P3 Position Modifier
00AD:00 -
P4 Position Modifier
00AE:00 -
Enable Dr Daves Cheat Screen after starting a 1P game
NYOOXPAE04C7:FF -
Disable Martian At Intro
KEONETVA -
Infinite Continues
SXVXKXSE0715:09
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century released?
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century?
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century was developed by Activision, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century support?
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century?
Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century is a Racing game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century in the browser?
No. Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Galaxy 5000 - Racing in the 51st Century. 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.
