Mega Man X3

Screenshots1 / 2

The title screen displays the Mega Man X3 logo in large blue and yellow stylized text at the top center. Below the logo, Mega Man X stands in blue armor on the left side, rendered as a small pixelated sprite. To the right, a vertical menu in cyan text lists three options: GAME START, PASS WORD, and OPTION MODE. The background is black, typical of SNES-era presentation.

Mega Man X3

洛克人:X3

4.3 (3.8K)
SNES Platformer 585 plays

Mega Man X3 is a side-scrolling action platformer developed by Capcom, released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo. Players control Mega Man X through eight selectable Maverick stages, each with unique themes and challenges. The game features a dash movement mechanic that allows quick lateral movement and evasion. Upon defeating Maverick bosses, players acquire new special weapons with distinct properties. The level structure follows a non-linear progression where players can tackle stages in any order, though some weapons are more effective against specific bosses. X can equip power-ups and armor enhancements found throughout stages to improve combat capabilities. The game includes boss rush sequences and escalating difficulty. Enemies range from small robotic creatures to large mechanical guardians, requiring precise timing and weapon selection for victory.

Developer
Released
Platform
SNES
Genre
Platformer
Players
1P
Rating
4.3 / 5 (3.8K)
Last updated

Mega Man X3 Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Mega Man X3 on our in-browser SNES 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 X Tertiary action
A Y Quaternary action
Q L Left shoulder
W R Right shoulder
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.

Mega Man X3 Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Mega Man X3 on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

Watch longplay on YouTube

"Mega Man X3" SNES longplay 1996

Mega Man X3 Cheat Codes

30 community-curated cheats for Mega Man X3. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Have Maximum Life Containers

    7E1FDF20
  • Invincibility

    7E0A0808D66F-D4FD
  • Invincible Ride Armor

    7E0CF801
  • Infinite Air Dash

    7E0A3478
  • Infinite Dash

    7E0A2A18
  • Infinite 9 Lives

    7E1FB409
  • Kill Bosses With 1 Hit 1

    7E0D3F01
  • Kill Bosses With 1 Hit 2

    7E0D7F01
  • Kill Bosses With 1 Hit 3

    7E0DFF01
  • Infinite Boosts (Press Jump And UP Twice To Do Another Jump!)

    7E0A9A01
  • Can Call Zero

    7E1FE102
  • Can Switch Characters

    7E1F5D00
Show 18 more cheats
  • Character Modifier

    7E0A8E007E0A8E??
  • Doppler Lab Level

    7E1FAF007E1FAF0?
  • Maxed Life Bar

    7E1FD220
  • Infinite Jumps 1

    7E0A0304
  • Infinite Jumps 2

    7E09DA04
  • Projectile Path Straight 1

    7E10F2A0
  • Projectile Path Straight 2

    7E1132A0
  • Always Super Shot

    7E0A6702
  • Have Sub-Tank 1, Full

    7E1FB7FF
  • Have Sub-Tank 2, Full

    7E1FB8FF
  • Have Sub-Tank 3, Full

    7E1FB9FF
  • Have Sub-Tank 4, Full

    7E1FBAFF
  • Have All Equipment

    7E1FD1FF+7E1FD7FF
  • Have Zero's Sword

    7E1FB180
  • Switch To Zero, Keeping Equipped Weapon

    7E0A8E02
  • Have All Upgrades

    7E1FD14F
  • Rapid Full Powered Shot

    7E0A3006
  • Rapid Half Powered Shot

    7E0A3004
Play Now

External references

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mega Man X3 released?

Mega Man X3 was released in 1996 for the SNES.

Who developed Mega Man X3?

Mega Man X3 was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Mega Man X3 support?

Mega Man X3 is a single-player Platformer game for the SNES.

What type of game is Mega Man X3?

Mega Man X3 is a Platformer game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Mega Man X3 for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mega Man X3 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Mega Man X3 in the browser?

No. Mega Man X3 streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Mega Man X3?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.

Does Mega Man X3 work on mobile devices?

Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Mega Man X3 this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mega Man X3. 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.

Similar Games

More from Capcom

More from 1996