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Qix
Qix remains one of the finest action experiences on the Game Boy. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Taito
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (618)
- Last updated
Qix Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Qix on our in-browser Game Boy 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.
Qix Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Qix on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Qix" Game Boy longplay
Qix Cheat Codes
22 community-curated cheats for Qix. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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99 Lives
99D+8DC+E66 -
Level Modifier
XXD+7BC+E6A01??3BC601BE3BC6 -
Infinite Lives
010242C6010742C6002-B8B-F71 -
Finish Stages Faster (Buggy)
010027C6 -
Unendlich Leben
$0D23E42A -
Finish Stages Faster(buggy)
010027C6 -
Start with 9 lives
09D-8DC-E66 -
Start with 6 lives
06D-8DC-E66 -
Start with 1 life
01D-8DC-E66 -
Sparks don't chase you, but can still hurt
00B-829-2A7 -
Start on level 4
03D-7BC-E6A -
Start on level 8
07D-7BC-E6A
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Start on level 13
0CD-7BC-E6A -
Invincibility
AFE-DBC-3B4 -
Create Any Shape to Clear Level
000-9AB-F7A -
Infinite Time
01A0BCC4C91-D5B-B30 -
Sparks are Frozen & don't harm you
0100B4C0+0100B5C0+0100B6C0+0100B7C0 -
Select game over cutscene
0100C2DF -
Select initial game over cutscene
001-A9B-E6A -
No Qix (Also applies to the second Qix)
C9B-6BA-3BE -
No sparks
578-079-3B7 -
Qix Only Need 1% to clear stages
012-E0C-803+012-E4C-803
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Qix?
Qix was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Qix support?
Qix supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is Qix?
Qix is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Qix for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Qix runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Qix in the browser?
No. Qix streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Qix?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Qix work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Qix this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Qix. 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.
