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Mega Man X3
洛克人:X3
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
- Capcom
- Released
- 1996
- 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.
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Have Maximum Life Containers
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Invincibility
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Invincible Ride Armor
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Infinite Air Dash
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Infinite Dash
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Infinite 9 Lives
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Kill Bosses With 1 Hit 1
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Kill Bosses With 1 Hit 2
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Kill Bosses With 1 Hit 3
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Infinite Boosts (Press Jump And UP Twice To Do Another Jump!)
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Can Call Zero
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Can Switch Characters
7E1F5D00
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Character Modifier
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Doppler Lab Level
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Maxed Life Bar
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Infinite Jumps 1
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Infinite Jumps 2
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Projectile Path Straight 1
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Projectile Path Straight 2
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Always Super Shot
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Have Sub-Tank 1, Full
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Have Sub-Tank 2, Full
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Have Sub-Tank 3, Full
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Have Sub-Tank 4, Full
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Have All Equipment
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Have Zero's Sword
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Switch To Zero, Keeping Equipped Weapon
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Have All Upgrades
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Rapid Full Powered Shot
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Rapid Half Powered Shot
7E0A3004
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.