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Walter Payton Football
Walter Payton Football is a 2-player sports game developed by SEGA in 1990 for the Master System. Players control NFL teams, selecting offensive and defensive plays before each down to move the ball downfield and score touchdowns. The game features turn-based play selection where you choose from various formations and play types, then execute the action on the field with directional controls and action buttons. Gameplay includes passing, running, and defensive tactics. Players can compete in single matches or season modes, progressing through multiple games. The game emphasizes strategic play-calling alongside real-time field action, offering competitive football experiences for two players on the SMS.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
Walter Payton Football Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Walter Payton Football on our in-browser Master System 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 | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Walter Payton Football Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Walter Payton Football on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Walter Payton Football" Master System longplay 1990
Walter Payton Football Cheat Codes
4 community-curated cheats for Walter Payton Football. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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CPU/P2 Never Scores
00C1-1000 -
Infinite Time
00C1-0125 -
Infinite Time-Outs
00C1-2003 -
Emulation Fix
00DE-0000
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walter Payton Football released?
Walter Payton Football was released in 1990 for the Master System.
Who developed Walter Payton Football?
Walter Payton Football was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Walter Payton Football support?
Walter Payton Football supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Master System.
What type of game is Walter Payton Football?
Walter Payton Football is a Sports game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Walter Payton Football for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Walter Payton Football runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Walter Payton Football in the browser?
No. Walter Payton Football streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Walter Payton Football?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does Walter Payton Football work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Walter Payton Football this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Walter Payton Football. 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.
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