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Madden NFL 96
NFL：Madden 96
Madden NFL 96, developed by High Score Productions and released in 1995, is an American football simulation for Sega Genesis. Players control NFL teams across season or single-game modes, selecting formations and plays before each down. The game features all 28 teams from the 1995 season with actual rosters. Season mode tracks statistics and manages full schedules, while quick play caters to casual matches. Controller buttons handle passing, running, and defensive calls. Multiple difficulty settings adjust challenge levels. The game supports up to 4 players in multiplayer modes, allowing competitive matchups. Custom season options provide additional gameplay flexibility. Statistics tracking enables long-term team management and performance monitoring throughout a season.
- Developer
- High Score Productions
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.2K)
- Last updated
Madden NFL 96 Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Madden NFL 96 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.
Madden NFL 96 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Madden NFL 96 on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Madden NFL 96" Mega Drive longplay
Madden NFL 96 Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Madden NFL 96. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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MASTER CODE--MUST BE ENTERED
R0AV-861N -
Infinite play clock time (two player mode only)
ACZA-8AFA -
Start with 35 seconds on play clock
CCNT-8AA0 -
Start with 25 seconds on play clock
ECNT-8AAG -
Team one starts with 0 time outs
ACRA-6AGR -
Team one starts with 1 time out
AGRA-6AGR -
Team one starts with 5 time outs
A0RA-6AGR -
Team one starts with 9 time outs
BGRA-6AGR -
Team two starts with 0 time outs
ACRA-6AGY -
Team two starts with 1 time out
AGRA-6AGY -
Team two starts with 5 time outs
A0RA-6AGY -
Team two starts with 9 time outs
BGRA-6AGY
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Infinite timeouts
RHGA-66ZE+RHGA-66ZG -
Touchdowns are worth 0 points
GD0A-7ATR -
Touchdowns are worth 1 point
GD0A-7ETR -
Touchdowns are worth 2 points
GD0A-7JTR -
Touchdowns are worth 3 points
GD0A-7NTR -
Touchdowns are worth 4 points
GD0A-7TTR -
Touchdowns are worth 5 points
GD0A-7YTR -
Touchdowns are worth 7 points
GD0A-76TR -
Safties are worth 0 points
GD0A-7AXG -
Safties are worth 1 point
GD0A-7EXG -
Safties are worth 3 points
GD0A-7NXG -
Safties are worth 4 points
GD0A-7TXG -
Safties are worth 5 points
GD0A-7YXG -
Safties are worth 6 points
GD0A-72XG -
Safties are worth 7 points
GD0A-76XG -
Infinite Time Outs
RHGA-66ZE+RHGA-66ZG -
Enabled Built Date
RH4T-86Z2 -
Cannot Be Tackled
HCAA-8TB6+AWAA-8VB8+4WAA-91WA+ALAA-8N4C
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Madden NFL 96?
Madden NFL 96 was developed by High Score Productions, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Madden NFL 96 support?
Madden NFL 96 supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Madden NFL 96?
Madden NFL 96 is a Sports game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Madden NFL 96 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Madden NFL 96 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Madden NFL 96 in the browser?
No. Madden NFL 96 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Madden NFL 96?
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 Madden NFL 96 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 Madden NFL 96 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Madden NFL 96. 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.
