Socket
Socket stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Vic Tokai Corporation
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.7K)
- Last updated
Socket Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Socket on our in-browser Mega Drive 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 | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Socket Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Socket on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Socket" Mega Drive longplay 1994
Socket Cheat Codes
14 community-curated cheats for Socket. 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
FFFD17:63AMHT-AA8JFFFD16:0063 -
Infinite Health
FFFD19:63FFFD18:0063 -
Master Code
CTBT-AN54CTBT-AA54 -
Infinite Energy
9T0T-HCE0+NN0T-GAE2+DE0T-H564 -
Invincibility
R1FT-A6TY+CCTA-AN40R1FA-A61N+CCTA-AA40 -
Master Code (improved)
EJBT-AA5N -
Jump higher
TDBA-ARF6 -
Jump much higher
ADBA-AYF6 -
Invincibility/Untouchable
RZJT-E6YJ+RY4A-C6Y8+RY4T-C61T+RYFA-C6TN+R1FA-A6ZW -
1 Hit Kill Bosses
A34T-EA5A+A38T-EA9R+A4CA-EA2E+A4FT-EA9A+A4KA-EA84+A4TA-EA4R+A4VT-EA4C+A4YA-EA7T -
1 Hit Kill Some Enemies
A2JA-EA38 -
Jump On Any Height
AC9A-AABL
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Press Start on Title Screen for Level Select
RE9A-A60W -
Start with ?? Lives
AY9A-AAH6
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Socket released?
Socket was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Socket?
Socket was developed by Vic Tokai Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Socket support?
Socket is a single-player Action game for the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Socket?
Socket is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Socket for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Socket runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Socket in the browser?
No. Socket streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Socket?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Socket work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Socket this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Socket. 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.
