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Section-Z
Section-Z stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (888)
- Last updated
Section-Z Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Section-Z 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.
Section-Z Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Section-Z 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
"Section-Z" NES longplay 1987
Section-Z Cheat Codes
17 community-curated cheats for Section-Z. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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REAL Autofire
NNNOUTSN -
Infinite lives
SXOPUIVG0049:03 -
Start with 1 life
PEXSIZLA -
Start with 6 lives
TEXSIZLA -
Start with 9 lives
PEXSIZLE -
Energy tube gives full energy boost
ZAUNUZAE -
Autofiring capability
NNNOUTSY -
Invincibility
03FE:0FAVUYANSZ+AVSYNESZ -
Start a New Game to View the Ending
LAEAZYPA -
Enemies Continually Hit Anywhere
AEUYATTA -
Press Start to Complete Current Mission
OXOIPUPK+ZEOIZLPA+PUOIGUSN+AEOIILYA -
Infinite Space Suits
0049:63
Show 5 more cheats Show fewer
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Infinite Energy (One's Digit)
005B:09 -
Infinite Energy (Ten's Digit)
005A:09 -
Matrix(tm) Backgrounds
00CB:01 -
Disable title intro
SEVEGAVG -
Auto-Firing Capability
NNNOUTSY
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Section-Z released?
Section-Z was released in 1987 for the NES.
Who developed Section-Z?
Section-Z was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Section-Z support?
Section-Z is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Section-Z?
Section-Z is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Section-Z for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Section-Z runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Section-Z in the browser?
No. Section-Z streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Section-Z?
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 Section-Z 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 Section-Z this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Section-Z. 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.
