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Mach Rider
Mach Rider remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- HAL Labs
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Mach Rider Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Mach Rider 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.
Mach Rider Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Mach Rider 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
"Mach Rider" NES longplay
Mach Rider Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Mach Rider. 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 Energy
005C:7E+0063:03SXTLKY+SXAZNG -
Infinite Weapon
005F:50 -
Shots Run Out Half As Fast
SZLGXZ -
Infinite Shots
SZLGXZ+SZLGKZ -
Energy Last Longer
SXAZNG -
Don't Explode When Hit
SXGLXY -
Clear Every Stage Immediately
EYSALLEI -
Don't Explode When You Got Hit
0046:00+005D:50 -
Freeze Time
0065:99 -
Km Modifier
0067:00 -
1 Km To Go
0062:01 -
Start Any Game With 100,000 Points
AENIPPAA
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Infinite Shot
005F:50 -
Fake Infinite Energy Shot
005E:15 -
Max Score P1
0000:09+0001:09+0002:09+0003:09+0004:09 -
Level Modifier
0017:00 -
Bike Colour And Abilities
0071:00 -
Time minutes (1st digit on left)
0066:00 -
Time seconds (2nd digit on right)
0065:00 -
Destroyed Barrels (from 00 to FF)
078C:00 -
Destroyed Canon Balls (from 00 to FF)
078D:00 -
Distance 3rd Digit (Endurance & Solo course only)
0067:00 -
Distance 2nd Digit (Endurance & Solo course only)
0068:00 -
Distance 1st Digit (Endurance & Solo course only)
0069:00 -
Lives (from 00 to 05)
0063:00 -
Never Lose Bike Abilities
IVGUEY -
Infinite Lives
VZISZL -
Infinite Energy 1/2
KKAZNG -
Infinite Energy 2/2
UETUXY -
Bike Never Explode
KVGLXY
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Mach Rider?
Mach Rider was developed by HAL Labs, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Mach Rider support?
Mach Rider is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Mach Rider?
Mach Rider is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Mach Rider for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mach Rider runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Mach Rider in the browser?
No. Mach Rider streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Mach Rider?
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 Mach Rider 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 Mach Rider this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mach Rider. 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.