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Gyromite
A landmark action game for the NES, Gyromite combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Gyromite Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gyromite 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.
Gyromite Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gyromite on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Gyromite" NES longplay
Gyromite Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Gyromite. 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 Lives
SUZAAI -
Slow Down Timer
ZEAAUS -
Start With 1 Life
PEUAGLIA -
Start With 10 Lives
ZEUAGLIE -
Start With 20 Lives
GOUAGLIA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Gyromite?
Gyromite was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Gyromite support?
Gyromite supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Gyromite?
Gyromite is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gyromite for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gyromite runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gyromite in the browser?
No. Gyromite streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gyromite?
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 Gyromite 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 Gyromite this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gyromite. 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.
