Head-On Soccer
A landmark sports game for the Sega Genesis, Head-On Soccer combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- U.S. Gold
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Head-On Soccer Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Head-On Soccer 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.
Head-On Soccer Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Head-On Soccer 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
"Head-On Soccer" Mega Drive longplay 1995
Head-On Soccer Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for Head-On Soccer. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Team 1 Score Modifier (P1)
FFDEC80063 -
Team 2 Score Modifier (P2/CPU)
FFDF100000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Head-On Soccer released?
Head-On Soccer was released in 1995 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Head-On Soccer?
Head-On Soccer was developed by U.S. Gold, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Head-On Soccer support?
Head-On Soccer supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Head-On Soccer?
Head-On Soccer is a Sports game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Head-On Soccer for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Head-On Soccer runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Head-On Soccer in the browser?
No. Head-On Soccer streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Head-On Soccer?
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 Head-On Soccer 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 Head-On Soccer this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Head-On Soccer. 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.
