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Skate or Die
Skate or Die 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
- Konami
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 8P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Skate or Die Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Skate or Die 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.
Skate or Die Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Skate or Die 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
"Skate or Die" NES longplay 1988
Skate or Die Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for Skate or Die. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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No Passes
005C:00 -
P1's Win Modifier
0069:00 -
P2/CPU's Win Modifier
006A:00 -
Low Timer P1 (One's Digit)
005D:01 -
Low Timer P1 (Minute's Digit)
0061:00 -
Low Timer P2/CPU (One's Digit)
0067:01 -
Low Timer P2/CPU (Ten's Digit)
0068:00 -
Low Timer P2/CPU (Minute's Digit)
0069:00 -
DPCM Pop Reducer
SLVEAOSE
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skate or Die released?
Skate or Die was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Skate or Die?
Skate or Die was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Skate or Die support?
Skate or Die supports up to 8 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Skate or Die?
Skate or Die is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Skate or Die for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Skate or Die runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Skate or Die in the browser?
No. Skate or Die streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Skate or Die?
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 Skate or Die 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 Skate or Die this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Skate or Die. 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.
