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Pin-Bot
Pin-Bot 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
- Rareware
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Pin-Bot Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pin-Bot 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.
Pin-Bot Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pin-Bot 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
"Pin-Bot" NES longplay 1990
Pin-Bot Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Pin-Bot. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start With Only 1 Ball
PANTGZLA -
Start With 6 Balls
TANTGZLA -
Start With 9 Balls
PANTGZLE -
Infinite Balls
OZVVYZVV -
Start With Lots Of Balls
YANTGZLE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pin-Bot released?
Pin-Bot was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Pin-Bot?
Pin-Bot was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pin-Bot support?
Pin-Bot supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Pin-Bot?
Pin-Bot is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pin-Bot for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pin-Bot runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pin-Bot in the browser?
No. Pin-Bot streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pin-Bot?
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 Pin-Bot 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 Pin-Bot this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pin-Bot. 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.
