Star X
Star X stands as a defining shooter title on the Game Boy Advance. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Graphic State Games
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Shooter
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Star X Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Star X on our in-browser GBA 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) |
| 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.
Star X Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Star X on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Star X" GBA longplay 2002
Star X Cheat Codes
7 community-curated cheats for Star X. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
00000000+0002+10000834+0007 -
Infinite Health
83004C30+0500 -
Infinite Lives
33004C70+0009 -
Infinite Bombs
33005259+0004 -
Max Weapon Power
33004C68+0003 -
Quick Score Gain
83005350+FFFF -
PresS Select To Refill Boost Meter
D0000020+0004+83004C40+0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star X released?
Star X was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Star X?
Star X was developed by Graphic State Games, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Star X support?
Star X supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Star X?
Star X is a Shooter game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Star X for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Star X runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Star X in the browser?
No. Star X streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Star X?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Star X work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Star X this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Star X. 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.
