T2 - The Arcade Game
T2 - The Arcade Game remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Arena Entertainment
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
T2 - The Arcade Game Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for T2 - The Arcade Game 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.
T2 - The Arcade Game Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of T2 - The Arcade Game 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
"T2 - The Arcade Game" Mega Drive longplay 1994
T2 - The Arcade Game Cheat Codes
22 community-curated cheats for T2 - The Arcade Game. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start with 1 credit instead of 4
AE6A-BE3W -
Start with 25 credits
EY6A-BE3W -
Start with 50 credits
LA6A-BE3W -
Start with 75 credits
RY6A-BE3W -
Infinite credits
RZ8A-A6V6 -
Advance to next level and get infinite credits
XE6A-BE3W -
Always have maximum gun power
AADT-AAEL -
Protection from most hazards
RGJA-A60C -
Infinite rockets and shotgun shells on pick-up
RZ8A-A6X0 -
Start with LOTS of rockets
XGGA-BA30 -
Start on human hideout
SF4A-BEXL -
Start on trip to skynet
SF4A-BJXL
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Start on skynet
SF4A-BNXL -
Start on cyberdyne systems
SF4A-BTXL -
Start on the freeway
SF4A-B2XL -
Start on the steel mill
SF4A-B6XL -
Infinite Health
FF801E:FFFF -
Infinite Gun Power
FF801C:FFFF -
Infinite Missiles
FF8018:9999 -
Unlimited Continues
FF80CA:0004 -
Gun Modifier
FF8014:0000FF8014:000? -
Skip Levels Pause Press B+C
FFA0A6:00FFAK5T-AA4L
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was T2 - The Arcade Game released?
T2 - The Arcade Game was released in 1994 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed T2 - The Arcade Game?
T2 - The Arcade Game was developed by Arena Entertainment, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does T2 - The Arcade Game support?
T2 - The Arcade Game supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is T2 - The Arcade Game?
T2 - The Arcade Game is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play T2 - The Arcade Game for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — T2 - The Arcade Game runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play T2 - The Arcade Game in the browser?
No. T2 - The Arcade Game streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in T2 - The Arcade Game?
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 T2 - The Arcade Game 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 T2 - The Arcade Game this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of T2 - The Arcade Game. 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.
