Cheat Codes:Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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Cheat Codes
These are cheat codes which can be accessed by inputting button sequences or by various other methods.
Cheat Codes, Sonic 3 Alone
- Zone Select: Right after the Sega logo disappears and the title screen begins, quickly press . This code is notoriously hard to do due to timing, but if performed correctly, a chime will play. Press twice to see a "Sound Test" on the menu screen. Selecting this will allow you to listen to music and select a level to start with. A Game Genie code for accessing the level select is also available (see below).
- All Chaos Emeralds: At the sound test screen, play songs 02, 04, 05, 06.
- Debug Mode: After activiating level select, hold + when selecting a level to start object debug mode. At the sound test screen, play songs 01, 03, 05, 07. This mode's controls are the same as in Sonic 1 and Sonic 2.
In-level Functions, all versions:
Debug
- Press to toggle normal and debug mode.
- Press to advance forward through the debug object list.
- Press + to advance backwards through the debug object list.
- Press to reverse gravity in normal mode, in debug it places the selected object at the current coordinates.
- Current coordinates are designated by the top line of hex digits in the HUD.
- Viewport coordinates are designated by the bottom line of hex digits in the HUD.
Slow-motion/Restart
- During pause press to fade to black and restart from the "SONIC TEAM PRESENTS" screen.
- During pause press and hold to enable slow-motion (this proceeds at half-speed, or 15fps, for as long as you hold the button).
- During pause press to advance one frame.
Night Mode
- To play in night mode, hold +. Finally, to play animations, hold ++.
Game Enhancer Codes
These are cheat codes that can only be used with game enhancer devices. Support for these codes is available in most emulators.
Game Genie
Official Codes, Sonic 3 Alone
Code | Description |
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AWHA-CA92 | Don't lose rings. |
SCGT-DJYL | Rings worth 2. |
SCGT-DNYL | Rings worth 3. |
SCGT-DTYL | Rings worth 4. |
SCGT-DYYL | Rings worth 5. |
SCGT-D2YL | Rings worth 6. |
SCGT-D6YL | Rings worth 7. |
SCGT-DAYL | Rings worth 8. |
KRGT-CAE0 | 75 Rings needed for a free guy. |
GLGT-CAE0 | 50 Rings needed for a free guy. |
D4GT-CAE0 | 30 Rings needed for a free guy. |
CWGT-CAE0 | 20 Rings needed for a free guy. |
BLGT-CAE0 | 10 Rings needed for a free guy. |
HCGT-DJZY | Get 2 free guys for 100 rings instead of 1. |
HCGT-DNZY | Get 3 free guys for 100 rings. |
HCGT-DTZY | Get 4 free guys for 100 rings. |
HCGT-DYZY | Get 5 free guys for 100 rings. |
HCGT-D2ZY | Get 6 free guys for 100 rings. |
HCGT-D6ZY | Get 7 free guys for 100 rings. |
HCGT-DAZY | Get 8 free guys for 100 rings. |
AC5A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 0. |
A05A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 5 instead of 10. |
B85A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 15. |
CW5A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 20. |
DG5A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 25. |
D45A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 30. |
GL5A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 50. |
NW5A-CAHN | Super ring powerup worth 100 (1-Up every time). |
AJZA-CA8N | Super Sonic doesn't lose rings. |
AJ3A-CA7A | Infinite lives. |
AG4T-AAH4 | Start with 1 life. |
AL4T-AAH4 | Start with 2 lives. |
A04T-AAH4 | Start with 5 lives. |
BL4T-AAH4 | Start with 10 lives. |
DG4T-AAH4 | Start with 25 lives. |
GL4T-AAH4 | Start with 50 lives. |
NR4T-AAH4 | Start with 99 lives. |
ACAT-CAB6 | Shield can be activated multiple times. |
AJRT-CA8R | Invincibility power-ups last forever. |
986A-CAB6 | Invincibility lasts almost twice as long. |
KR6A-CAB6 | Invincibility lasts half as long. |
E06A-CAB6 | Invincibility lasts 1/4 as long. |
SCFT-BJT4 | Only need 6 chaos emeralds. |
SCFT-BNT4 | Only need 4 chaos emeralds. |
SCFT-BTT4 | Only need 3 chaos emeralds. |
SCFT-B2T4 | Only need 2 chaos emeralds. |
ACGA-AA8T | 1 Blue sphere needed for chaos emerald. |
TAYA-CRB6 | Bonus jump. |
AAYA-CWB6 | Super jump. |
AAYA-C0B6 | Mega-jump. |
ATST-CA38 | Sonic never drowns. |
AA6T-AAXC | Level select menu enabled. |
SCGA-BL0N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 2. |
SCGA-BR0N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 3. |
SCGA-BW0N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 4. |
SCGA-B00N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 5. |
SCGA-B40N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 6. |
SCGA-B80N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 7. |
SCGA-BC0N + A4GA-A28T | Blue spheres worth 8. |
Unofficial Codes, Sonic 3 Alone
Code | Description |
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ATLA-CARA | Invincibility. |
AAYT-CAGC | Sonic Can Use Bubble Bounce. |
AAYT-CAY4 | Sonic Can Use Electric Jump. |
AAYT-CAWT | Sonic Can Use Fireball Attack. |
P42S-8ABL | All Powerful (Invincible, Aqua Breathe, Magnetism). |
AAYT-CAHR | Become Super Sonic With 0 Emeralds. |
AAYT-CAH0 | Become Super Sonic With 0 Rings. |
D3AT-AR2E | 'Sound Test' Menu Enabled. |
AAZA-CAEY | Don't Use Up Rings To Maintain The Super Sonic Transformation. |
AE5A-AABL | Enable Debug (If using an emulator, "reset" the game after entering the code). |
AFLA-CARE | Tails Always Swims. |
VPLA-CACG | Tails Never Get Tired of Flying. |
ASCA-AAHC + ASCA-BA9Y | Play as Knuckles (Knuckles appears at the save screen but you will control Sonic). |
Pro Action Replay
Unofficial Codes, Sonic 3 Alone
Code | Description |
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FFFE12:0009 | Infinite Lives. |
FFFE20:00C8 | Infinite Rings. |
FFF710:00 | Rings Multiplier. |
FFFE24:000F | Stop Timer. |
FFE438:0001 | Only Need 1 Blue Sphere For Chaos Emerald. |
FFFFB0:0007 | All Emeralds Collected. |
FFB02A:006E | All Powerful (Invincible, Aqua Breathe, Magnetism). |
FFFFFA:0100 | Enable Debug Mode. |
FFFFD0:0100 | Enable Stage Select. |
FFFE10:XXYY | Stage/Act Modifier.
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FFF711:?? | HUD Display Modifier (00 = Off, 01 = On). |
FFFF95:00 | Special Ring Always Available. |