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Widget
Widget remains one of the finest action experiences on the NES. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Atlus
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.7K)
- Last updated
Widget Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Widget 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.
Widget Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Widget 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
"Widget" NES longplay 1992
Widget Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Widget. 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 Life (Except Against Spikes)
SXSLEKSE -
Infinite Life (Against Spikes)
SXUVOEVK -
Infinite Lives
SZUGSXVK04F5:02055E:19 -
Infinite MP
SXXPPVSE -
Infinite Time
SXUAVXVK+SXXANXVK -
Infinite Life [Except Against Spikes]
SXSLEKSE -
Infinite Life [Against Spikes]
SXUVOEVK -
Infinite Energy
0581:06 -
Infinte Special
058B:06 -
Fly
0070:01 -
Invincibility
00A6:00ENNVEZEI -
Alternate Invincibility
00B9:01
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Infinite Life
0581:06 -
Infinite Time (Seconds)
057A:25 -
Infinite Time (Minutes)
057B:25 -
Infinite M.P.
058B:06 -
Walk Through Walls
0069:01 -
Have Mouse Widget
0331:01 -
Have Rock-Man Widget
0332:01 -
Have Bird-Man Widget
0333:01 -
Have Dolphin Widget
0334:01 -
Stage Modifier
04FC:00 -
Powered Up Gun
0594:03+0595:03
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Widget released?
Widget was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Widget?
Widget was developed by Atlus, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Widget support?
Widget is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Widget?
Widget is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Widget for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Widget runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Widget in the browser?
No. Widget streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Widget?
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 Widget 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 Widget this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Widget. 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.