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R-Type III - The Third Lightning
R-Type III - The Third Lightning remains one of the finest action experiences on the SNES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
R-Type III - The Third Lightning Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for R-Type III - The Third Lightning 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.
R-Type III - The Third Lightning Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of R-Type III - The Third Lightning 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
"R-Type III - The Third Lightning" SNES longplay 1994
R-Type III - The Third Lightning Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for R-Type III - The Third Lightning. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
C26B-C7D0 -
Always Start At Speed Level
XX6F-CE0D
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was R-Type III - The Third Lightning released?
R-Type III - The Third Lightning was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed R-Type III - The Third Lightning?
R-Type III - The Third Lightning was developed by Jaleco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does R-Type III - The Third Lightning support?
R-Type III - The Third Lightning supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is R-Type III - The Third Lightning?
R-Type III - The Third Lightning is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play R-Type III - The Third Lightning for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — R-Type III - The Third Lightning runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play R-Type III - The Third Lightning in the browser?
No. R-Type III - The Third Lightning streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in R-Type III - The Third Lightning?
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 R-Type III - The Third Lightning 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 R-Type III - The Third Lightning this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of R-Type III - The Third Lightning. 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.
