On the off chance that the Konami code is not already burned into your brain, here is what you needed to type in its original form \u2013 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A<\/strong>. There have been some tweaks over the years and variations on it, but that was the code that may of us remember very well \u2013 it has gotten us out of some jams over the years.<\/p>\n Kazuhisa Hashimoto is who we have to thank for the Konami code as he came up with it while working on Gradius for the NES \u2013 it was originally an arcade title. The code, which has also been known as the Contra code or the 30 Lives code, was created because Gradius was so tough that Hashimoto needed to be able to make it easier for when it was tested.<\/p>\n It was its inclusion in Contra that really made the public notice it and since then it has been used in countless games, surprising other places, and has been referenced in TV, film, music, and all sorts of other things. What started as a simple cheat code certainly grew legs and a life of its own!<\/p>\n Back in the day, the Konami code popped up in all the big franchises the studio released games for. So Gradius, Contra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Metal Gear, Castlevania and many others took advantage of it. Not to mention Dance Dance Revolution!<\/p>\n Other games from back in the day that used it included Batman Returns, Silent Hill 3, Tiny Toon Adventures: Wacky Sports Challenge and Frogger \u2013 but we are very much cherry-picking here as the list of games that we could mention is not on the short side.<\/p>\n But what about more recent games \u2013 do they have the code? Yes, and there are many that are not even Konami titles that have taken on the gaming tradition. Here are some of the games you may own now that take the code:<\/p>\n BioShock Infinite<\/strong><\/p>\n Want the difficult \u201c1999 Mode\u201d from the start? If you are that way inclined, the Konami code will start you on your tough journey right from the beginning.<\/p>\n Dead by Daylight<\/strong><\/p>\n Use the code while you have one of the Silent Hill characters equipped on the main menu and you will hear a jingle from Gradius, and you will nab yourself a charm!<\/p>\n Friday the 13th: The Game<\/strong><\/p>\n Use the code while in the Virtual Cabin 2.0 and it will open the Debug menu.<\/p>\n The Bard\u2019s Tale<\/strong><\/p>\n Inputting the Konami code will give you extra silver and Adderstones for spell casting.<\/p>\n Rocket League<\/strong><\/p>\n Using the Konami code in Rocket League will give you an older title screen with a different song used.<\/p>\n Just Dance 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Want an extreme version of Barbra Streisand? You\u2019ll get it by using the Konami code in Just Dance 2!<\/p>\n Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/strong><\/p>\n You get 1986 mode here which is less of a cheat and more of a way to make the game as difficult as the Castlevania series!<\/p>\n Just Cause 4\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Want a Cowpet Bomb? Tap in the code in Just Cause 4 and that is what you will get!<\/p>\n Ultrakill\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Entering the code in this game brings up a whole menu full of cheats to take advantage of!<\/p>\n Tetris Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n Type in the code at the launch screen and you will get a second screen accepting a code. Enter 06061984 for the 1984 level.<\/p>\n Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why\u2019d You Steal Our Garbage?!!<\/strong><\/p>\n If the idea of seeing an 8-bit version of Adventure Time\u2019s creator, Pendleton Ward dancing appeals then use the code \u2013 and you will also get Jake and Finn dancing alongside him!<\/p>\n Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy \u2013 The Definitive Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n Sadly, the code could not be used to fix all the launch issues with the GTA Definitive trilogy, but you can get Big Head Mode by inputting the Konami code. So, you know, swings and roundabouts.<\/p>\n Waifu Uncovered<\/strong><\/p>\n Using it in the game gets you the \u201cfully\u201d uncensored mode!<\/p>\n Rivals of Aether<\/strong><\/p>\n Type in the code on the Milestones screen (only available in the Definitive Edition update) and it will temporarily unlock all Milestone rewards for your current play session.<\/p> It is not just gaming-related things that have got in on the Konami code action, here are some of the other unlikely places you can use it!<\/p>\n Amazon Alexa<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to activate Super Alexa mode? Just read the code out to her and she will give you a gaming gift of nostalgic fun!<\/p>\n Twitch<\/strong><\/p>\n Just open the creator dashboard and type in the code and you will find that you have access to a bunch of advanced options!<\/p>\n Discord<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember the classic game Snake that took up a lot of our time back in the day? You can play it on Discord by using the Konami code on any Discord Error 404 website.<\/p>\n Google Hangouts<\/strong><\/p>\n Use the code in Google Hangouts and you will be able to change the background of a conversation.<\/p>\n Siri<\/strong><\/p>\n Say the code to Siri and and you will hear either \u201cCheater!\u201d, \u201cNerd!\u201d, or \u201cI\u2019m getting dizzy\u2026\u201d spoken back to you.<\/p>\n WWF-UK<\/strong><\/p>\n Want to see a panda spin? Of course you do, so tap in the code on the UK WWF website to see just that!<\/p>\n And while it does not work now, even Marks & Spencer got in on the fun in 2016 when the code was used to make festive creatures appear on its Christmas website \u2013 this code really does get around!<\/p>\n Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest insights. Or if you\u2019re looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our video game release schedule<\/a> for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming<\/a> and Technology<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Joe Julians Published: Tuesday, 12 April 2022 at 12:00 am If you are of a certain age then cheat codes will be things that are burned into your brain, destined to never leave. 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Unlikely places you can use the Konami code<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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