Insector X
Insector X stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Sage's Creation
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
Insector X Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Insector X 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.
Insector X Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Insector X 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
"Insector X" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Insector X Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Insector X. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Keep shot power after dying
AVZA-AA3G -
Keep special weapons after dying
AVZA-AA3N -
Infinite credits
AVWA-AA2W -
1 Credit
AAFA-AAFY -
2 Credits
AEFA-AAFY -
3 credits
AJFA-AAFY -
6 credits
AYFA-AAFY -
11 credits
BJFA-AAFY -
21 credits
CTFA-AAFY -
Infinite stock
BVSA-AA2W -
Starting speed of 10
BKZA-AABY -
Starting speed of 15
B7ZA-AABY
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Starting speed of 20
CVZA-AABY -
Starting speed of 30
D3ZA-AABY -
Starting speed of 35
EPZA-AABY -
Starting speed of 50
GKZA-AABY -
Each P worth 3 [half] shot power
SFYT-BNT0 -
Each P worth 6 [full] shot power
SFYT-B2T0 -
Each P worth 2 & each PP worth 3 shot power
SFYT-BJT0 -
Each PP worth 6 [full] shot power
SFYA-B218 -
Infinite Lives
AVSA-AA2WFF9803:0007 -
Invincibility
A3ZT-AA9E+A22T-AA3E+A3ZT-AA4W -
Boss One Hit Kill
FF8F34:0001 -
Stage Modifier
FF9724:0000 -
Speed Modifier
FF97F4:0030 -
Shot Strength Modifier
FF97F6:0000 -
Have Secondary Shot
FF97F8:0001 -
Start With 10 Stock
BJDA-AAD4+BJBT-AABA -
Start With 15 Stock
B6DA-AAD4+B6BT-AABA -
Start With 20 Stock
CTDA-AAD4+CTBT-AABA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Insector X released?
Insector X was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Insector X?
Insector X was developed by Sage's Creation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Insector X support?
Insector X is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Insector X?
Insector X is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Insector X for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Insector X runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Insector X in the browser?
No. Insector X streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Insector X?
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 Insector X 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 Insector X this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Insector X. 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.
