Editing Cheat code

'''Cheat codes''' are built-in cheating mechanisms in video games that usually give the player considerable advantages, such as the ability to skip to any level regardless of progress, invincibility, or power-ups to the player character. Cheats are typically activated with unprompted button sequences in the game's menus or by accomplishing an obscure or illogical series of events within the game. Despite their name, cheat codes do not always give the player an advantage, as something entered like a cheat code may instead result in graphical changes or unlock extra content that does not directly benefit the player. 

Several games in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] have cheat codes. Note that the following list only features built-in cheats and does not list codes activated from a third-party cheating device such as the {{wp|Game Genie}}.
==''Super Mario'' franchise==
===[[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]===
====''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''====
Holding the {{button|nes|A}} button and then pressing {{button|nes|start}} on the title screen after a [[Game Over]] will allow the player to continue from the first level of the world the player died on, rather than being sent back to the beginning of the game.

====''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''====
When the game is paused, holding {{button|padup}}, {{button|nes|B}} and {{button|nes|A}} on controller 2 while unpausing automatically causes the player's character to lose a life. This can be used in certain [[Unwinnable state#Super Mario Bros. 2|unwinnable states]].

====''[[Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins]]''====
By holding different button combinations on the title screen, the player is able to play the levels used in the demo. This records new inputs and replaces the original demo. After 127 inputs are made, the game freezes and forces the player to reset the game.
{|class="wikitable"style="text-align:center"
|-
!Buttons
!Level
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|{{button|gb|padup}} and {{button|gb|a}}
|[[Gate Course]]
|-
|{{button|gb|padup}}, {{button|gb|select}}, and {{button|gb|a}}
|[[Bubble Course]]
|-
|{{button|gb|padup}}, {{button|gb|select}}, and {{button|gb|b}}
|[[Cheep Cheep Course]]
|-
|{{button|gb|padup}}, {{button|gb|select}}, {{button|gb|a}}, and {{button|gb|b}}
|[[Gear Course]]
|}

====''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''====
After finishing the game, pressing {{button|ds|L}}, {{button|ds|R}}, {{button|ds|L}}, {{button|ds|R}}, {{button|ds|X}}, {{button|ds|X}}, {{button|ds|Y}}, {{button|ds|Y}} on the world map start menu screen will have access to the game's [[Challenge (New Super Mario Bros.)|Challenge]] mode, a harder mode which does not allow the player to scroll the screen backwards in most courses.

Holding down {{button|ds|L}} and {{button|ds|R}} when selecting a file will allow the player to play as [[Luigi]] until the game is quit, at which point the process will need repeating. Upon a successful activation of the trick, Luigi's voice will be heard just after the file selection jingle. This trick is not revealed until the game is beaten, but it can be done at any point.

====''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''====
Similarly to ''New Super Mario Bros.'', holding down {{button|3ds|L}} and {{button|3ds|R}} when selecting a file will allow the player to play as Luigi. Unlike the original, this can only be done after completing {{world link|6|bowsern2|World 6-Bowser's Castle}}.

====''[[New Super Luigi U]]''====
In single-player mode, holding down {{button|wiiu|ZL}} on the [[Wii U#GamePad|GamePad]] or {{button|wii|B}} on a [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] when selecting a level allows the player to play as [[Nabbit]] for the duration of the level. If done on [[Flying Squirrel Ovation]], the player will play as their set user Mii instead.

====''[[Super Mario Maker]]''====
Pressing {{button|wiiu|Paddown}}+{{button|wiiu|A}}+{{button|wiiu|B}} while the course loads will cause the screen to look like a CRT television screen, similar to [[Big Mario]].

====''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''====
The player can disable the [[Midair Spin]] for {{button|switch|B}} or {{button|switch|A}} by holding the {{button|switch|leftstick}} down for three seconds on the title screen while pressing the {{button|switch|L}} and {{button|switch|R}} buttons at the same time. When [[Nabbit]]'s voice is heard, the jump controls have been disabled for the mid-air spin. However, this has to be done each time the game starts up.

The player can play as [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]] instead of [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]] by holding {{button|switch|L}} while choosing him on the character select screen.

====''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]''====
Once the player cleared every course at least once, holding down {{button|switch|L}} while starting a game allowed the player to play as Luigi instead for the duration of said game.

====''[[Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.]]''====
Holding down {{button|nes|A}} on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' title screen grants the player infinite lives. Holding down {{button|nes|A}} on the ''[[Ball]]'' title screen changes the character to Luigi. Holding down {{button|nes|A}} on the digital clock allows the player to listen to [[the Mario Drawing Song]].

===[[Mario Kart|''Mario Kart'' series]]===
====''[[Super Mario Kart]]''====
[[File:SMK Permanent Lightning.png|thumb|Yoshi under the effect of the permanent lightning cheat code]]
On the course select screen, in Time Trial or Match Race, if the buttons {{button|snes|L}}, {{button|snes|R}}, {{button|snes|L}}, {{button|snes|R}}, {{button|snes|L}}, {{button|snes|L}}, {{button|snes|R}}, {{button|snes|R}}, {{button|snes|A}} are pushed in this order, the Special Cup is instantly unlocked for use in these modes. This does not work in Grand Prix.

Additionally, when selecting a character for a Grand Prix, if the player presses {{button|snes|A}} while holding {{button|snes|Y}}, the character being selected will shrink in size, equivalent to a permanent [[Lightning]] effect. Using the button combination again will revert the racer to normal.

====''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''====
In Japan only, a contest was held by Nintendo for players to submit their best Time Trial times. Inputting {{button|gcn|L}}, {{button|gcn|R}}, {{button|gcn|L}}, {{button|gcn|R}}, {{button|gcn|X}}, {{button|gcn|Y}}, {{button|gcn|X}}, {{button|gcn|Y}}, {{button|gcn|Z}} in sequence on the race results menu screen will reveal a 16-character code, with information about the player's run, that could be submitted to the contest.<ref>May 7, 2015 [https://sourcegaming.info/2015/05/07/mario-kart-double-dash-the-lost-japanese-contest/ Mario Kart Double Dash: The “Lost” Japanese Contest] ''Source Gaming''. Retrieved January 17, 2021.</ref> Although no other contests of this sort were held in other regions, the button sequence to display this code is still present in all versions of the game.

It is possible to decode the 16-character code,<ref>https://waluigibsod.github.io/mkdd-password-decoder/</ref> which will reveal the track raced, the kart used, the pair of drivers selected, the track time, and best lap time.

====''[[Mario Kart DS]]''====
Similar to ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', a contest was held in Japan for submitting Time Trial times via a 16-character code. It can be accessed in all localizations of the game by pressing {{button|padup}}, {{button|paddown}}, {{button|ds|L}}, {{button|ds|R}}, {{button|ds|Y}}, {{button|ds|A}} in the Time Trial records. Decoding the code reveals the track raced, the driver and the kart used, the track time, and the player's name.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Mario_Kart_DS#Hidden_Contest_Code Mario Kart DS § Hidden Contest Code]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved December 28, 2022.</ref>

====''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''====
It is possible to select the season of [[Animal Crossing]] during offline play (except in Time Trials) by holding one of the shoulder buttons before the race starts: {{button|wiiu|L}} / {{button|switch|L}} for spring, {{button|wiiu|R}} / {{button|switch|R}} for summer, {{button|wiiu|ZL}} / {{button|switch|ZL}} for autumn, and {{button|wiiu|ZR}} / {{button|switch|ZR}} for winter. This code is inversed when playing in Mirror Mode: {{button|wiiu|L}} / {{button|switch|L}} for summer, {{button|wiiu|R}} / {{button|switch|R}} for spring, {{button|wiiu|ZL}} / {{button|switch|ZL}} for winter, and {{button|wiiu|ZR}} / {{button|switch|ZR}} for autumn.

In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', pressing {{button|switch|leftstick}} while holding {{button|switch|L}} and {{button|switch|R}} on the main menu will replace the Wireless Play option with LAN Play.

Also in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', in the music menu, it is possible to select a specific song variant of a course. Depending on the number of song variants a course has, holding {{button|switch|L}} selects the first variant, {{button|switch|R}} selects the second variant, {{button|switch|ZL}} selects the third variant, {{button|switch|ZR}} selects the fourth variant, and both {{button|switch|L}} and {{button|switch|R}} selects the fifth variant.

====''[[Mario Kart World]]''====
Just like ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', pressing {{button|switch|leftstick}} while holding {{button|switch|L}} and {{button|switch|R}} on the main menu will replace the Wireless Play option with LAN Play.

===''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' / ''[[Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3]]''===
Holding the {{button|snes|select}} button on the map screen and pressing {{button|snes|x}}, {{button|snes|x}}, {{button|snes|y}}, {{button|snes|b}}, {{button|snes|a}} will make a menu appear, giving direct access to the [[Bandit]] minigames, as well as exclusive two-player variations of [[Throwing Balloons]] and [[Seed Spit]]. In the GBA version, the player must hold {{button|gba|select}} on the stage select screen and press {{button|gba|L}}, {{button|gba|L}}, {{button|gba|B}}, {{button|gba|A}}, {{button|gba|R}}; this version removes the two-player modes of the aforementioned minigames.

===[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)]]===
On the title screen, players can press the following buttons to unlock everything in the game except [[Mario's Star (golf course)|Mario's Star]]: {{button|n64|DPaddown}}, {{button|n64|DPaddown}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padright}}, {{button|Padright}}, {{button|Padright}}, {{button|n64|Cdown}}, {{button|n64|Cdown}}, {{button|n64|Cleft}}, {{button|n64|Cleft}}, {{button|n64|Cleft}}, {{button|n64|Cright}}, {{button|n64|Cright}}, {{button|n64|Cright}}.

In the main menu, holding {{button|n64|Z}} and {{button|n64|R}} and then selecting Clubhouse with {{button|n64|A}} will enable a "code entry" option. The following code can be entered:
*'''KPXWN9N3''' will start a tournament on [[Toad Highlands]], at the end of which a promotional code for [[Nintendo Power]] will appear.

===''[[Mario Artist: Communication Kit]]''===
While the game disk is inserted, holding {{button|n64|B}}, {{button|n64|cright}}, {{button|Padleft}} during the [[64DD]] boot-up sequence will show a debug menu that allows players to access various menus in the game.<ref name=MACK>{{cite|url=https://tcrf.net/Mario_Artist_Communication_Kit|title=Mario Artist Communication Kit|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=July 30, 2025}}</ref>

On the title screen, pressing {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padright}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padright}}, {{button|n64|L}}, {{button|n64|R}} in order will enable the game's debug mode, where the following combinations can be inserted:<ref name=MACK />
*{{button|Padleft}} + {{button|n64|cup}} + {{button|n64|cdown}} + {{button|n64|cleft}} + {{button|n64|cright}} - Shows a menu for deleting specific save data
*{{button|n64|R}} + {{button|n64|L}} - Toggles a performance bar
*{{button|n64|R}} + {{button|n64|A}} - Toggles music
*{{button|n64|R}} + {{button|n64|Z}} - Shows a debug screen
*{{button|n64|R}} + {{button|Padup}} - Plays the save and load music or reenables screen rendering
*{{button|n64|R}} + {{button|n64|Dpadleftright}} - Changes the debug screen's page
*{{button|n64|R}} + {{button|Paddown}} - Disables screen rendering

On the title screen, pressing {{button|n64|B}} will take players to the credits. Players can press {{button|n64|cup}} during the credits to enable the cursor, which allows them to click on any text to change it to {{wp|katakana}} or {{wp|hiragana}}.<ref name=MACK />

===''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''===
On the title screen, holding {{button|gcn|z}} and pressing {{button|gcn|start}} (holding {{button|wii|A}} and {{button|wii|B}} for a few seconds on the ''New Play Control!'' port) will unlock a new multiplayer mode named Event Games, a tiebreaker match with options for a 3, 5 or 7 points game. This must be performed every time the game is booted up.

===''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''===
On the profile screen, the player can activate a cheat code to unlock everything on their save files. To do this, the player must first connect a Nunchuk to their Wii Remotes. Then, they should highlight their save file, hold {{button|wii|c}} and press {{button|wii|1}} three times, then release. Then they can hold {{button|wii|z}} and press {{button|wii|1}} four times, then release. Finally, they should hold both {{button|wii|c}} and {{button|wii|z}} and press {{button|wii|1}} five times, then release. If done correctly, the game will play a sound indicating success, and everything will be unlocked. The records, however, are not affected.

==[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]==
===[[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]]===
====''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''====
In the {{wp|Apple II}} version, the player can press the following keys during gameplay:<ref>[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/appleii/926738-donkey-kong/cheats Donkey Kong – Cheats]. ''GameFAQs''. Retrieved February 4, 2023.</ref>
*Pressing 1 gives the player an extra life.
*Pressing 2 makes the player invincible.

====''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]''====
In the {{wp|Atari 8-bit family|Atari 800}} version, holding the Shift key while typing '''BOOGA''' allows the player to activate the following cheats:<ref>[http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-donkey-kong-junior_1675.html Donkey Kong Junior]. ''Atari Mania''. Retrieved February 4, 2023.</ref>
*Pressing K makes the player invincible.
*Pressing S skips the current level.

===[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]]===
====''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''====
=====Super Nintendo version=====
The player can enter the following button combinations after selecting "Erase Game" on the File Select screen:
*{{button|snes|B}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|snes|B}},{{button|padup}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|snes|Y}} ("Bad Buddy") - in a 2-Player Game, lets the inactive player become active without the active player's input
*{{button|paddown}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|snes|R}},{{button|snes|B}},{{button|snes|Y}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|snes|Y}} ("Darby Day") - starts the Music Test
*{{button|snes|B}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|snes|R}},{{button|snes|R}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|snes|L}} ("Barrel") - gives 50 lives

Also, entering {{button|paddown}},{{button|snes|Y}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|snes|Y}} ("Diddy") while [[Cranky Kong]] is winding his phonograph lets the player play the [[animal token|Token Bonus Area]]s at their leisure.

=====Game Boy Advance version=====
These codes can be entered by holding {{button|gba|select}} on the File Select screen. Entering them correctly will have a voice say "Not Bad!".
*{{button|gba|B}},{{button|gba|padup}},{{button|gba|B}},{{button|gba|B}},{{button|gba|A}} ("Bubba") - gives infinite access to the Token Areas
*{{button|gba|B}},{{button|gba|A}},{{button|gba|L}},{{button|gba|L}},{{button|gba|A}},{{button|gba|paddown}} ("Ballad") - starts the Sound Test
*{{button|gba|B}},{{button|gba|A}},{{button|gba|R}},{{button|gba|R}},{{button|gba|A}},{{button|gba|L}} ("Barrel") - gives 50 lives

====''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''====
=====Super Nintendo version=====
In [[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]], the player can perform an obscure series of events to reveal a single [[Kremkoin]] that will give them all 75 Kremkoins at once.
*The player should go into the cabin where Kaptain K. Rool's note is found, then leave without collecting the [[Extra Life Balloon]] or reading the note.
*The player should then collect the first [[Banana Bunch]] without collecting any other [[banana]]s.
*Then, they should go back into the cabin, without collecting any bananas, and grab the 1-Up Balloon.
*The player should leave the cabin, and repeat step 2.
*The player should go back into the cabin, without collecting any bananas. A Kremkoin will be inside, and once it is collected, the player's Kremkoin count will jump to the maximum of 75.
After this cheat is performed, the player can still collect regular Kremkoins from boss battles and [[Bonus Area]]s. Collecting the coins in this manner will not count toward the player's [[completion]] percentage.

When paused in a level, pressing {{button|padright}} + {{button|snes|Y}},{{button|padleft}} + {{button|snes|A}},{{button|padup}} + {{button|snes|B}},{{button|paddown}} + {{button|snes|X}} will allow the player to exit the level, even if they have not cleared it before.<ref>{{cite|author=McFerran, D.|date=November 6, 2024|url=https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/29-years-later-a-new-donkey-kong-country-2-cheat-code-has-been-discovered|title=29 Years Later, A New Donkey Kong Country 2 Cheat Code Has Been Discovered|publisher=Time Extension|accessdate=November 6, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108121941/https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/29-years-later-a-new-donkey-kong-country-2-cheat-code-has-been-discovered}}</ref>

While creating new file, pressing {{button|paddown}} five times while highlighting Two-Player Contest Mode gives access to the game's Music Test. Doing so
again opens the Cheat Code option, allowing the following codes and effects to be added:
*{{button|snes|Y}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|snes|select}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|paddown}},{{button|padleft}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|paddown}} ("Ya Sad Lad") - gives 50 lives
*{{button|snes|B}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|padright}},{{button|padright}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|padleft}},{{button|snes|A}},{{button|snes|X}} ("Barrel Ax") - removes all DK Barrels<ref>https://youtube.com/watch?v=xoK5afbzKcY</ref>

=====Game Boy Advance version=====
On the Cheats section of the Options Menu, players can input the following codes:
*'''WELLARD''' - removes all DK Barrels
*'''ROCKARD''' - removes all DK and Star Barrels
*'''FREEDOM''' - opens all levels
*'''ONETIME''' - starts Sound Test
*'''KREDITS''' - shows credits
*'''RICHMAN''' - gives ten [[Banana Coin]]s
*'''WELLRICH''' - gives 50 Banana Coins
*'''HELPME''' - gives 15 lives
*'''WEAKLING''' - gives 55 lives

====''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''====
=====Super Nintendo version=====
Players can initiate the code-entering screen by pressing the following sequence at the file selection screen: {{button|snes|L}} {{button|snes|R}} {{button|snes|R}} {{button|snes|L}} {{button|snes|R}} {{button|snes|R}} {{button|snes|L}} {{button|snes|R}} {{button|snes|L}} {{button|snes|R}}. Some codes are permanently attached to a file if entered before starting a new game.
*'''LIVES''' – Players are given 50 lives; however, as the game does not save the number of lives the player has, they would have to apply this code again to regain the lives if they reload the game. Entering it before starting a new profile will result in players being ranked "Cheatin' Chump" after beating the final boss.
*'''ASAVE''' – The game automatically saves after each level. Entering it before starting a new profile will result in players being ranked "Cheatin' Chump" after beating the final boss.
*'''MERRY''' – All bonus levels will have a Christmas theme, turning [[star (Donkey Kong franchise)|star]]s into ornaments and [[green banana]]s into presents. Additionally, different bonus level music will play. If entered before starting a new file, the effects will be permanent to that file; if entered before starting an existing file, the effect only lasts until the game is reset.
*'''COLOR''' – Dixie and Kiddy Kong's clothing will turn purple and green, respectively. This also affects the [[Level Flag]]. Dixie's gum (seen during her idle animation) will turn from pink to purple. [[Krimp]] is changed to purple in the artwork seen in the title card for the [[Bonus room#Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! / Donkey Kong Land III|"Bash the Baddies!" Bonus Levels]], and the [[mirror (item)|mirror]] is now green. [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]] and the credits remain unaltered. If entered before starting a new file, the effects will be permanent to that file; if entered before starting an existing file, the effect only lasts until the game is reset.
*'''MUSIC''' – Enters Dixie Kong's Music Test, where players can choose any in-game music to listen to.
*'''WATER''' – Allows the player to enter the waterfall left of [[Bazaar's General Store]], where there is a [[secret cave]]. If the player wins the game, all 85 [[Bonus Coin (Donkey Kong franchise)|Bonus Coin]]s will be earned. If entered before starting a new file, the player will always be allowed to enter the waterfall; if entered before starting an existing file, the player can only enter the waterfall until the game is reset.
*'''ERASE''' – The record times for completing the game will be reset.<ref>{{cite|author=Joy/Skylar 🐦|url=x.com/JoyContent_/status/1614147825365028865|title=time for a real little-known DKC3 fact: the ERASE code erases your high scores, even though most websites say it is just for erasing your time on riverside race #SNES #NintendoSwitch|publisher=X|language=en|archive=http://archive.today/2024.11.04-215921/https://x.com/JoyContent_/status/1614147825365028865|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
*'''HARDR''' – 29 of the 139 [[DK Barrel]]s will be removed. This code must be entered before starting a new file to work. If the game is beaten with this code activated from the start, the player will have a score of 104% instead of the standard 103%.
*'''TUFST''' – All [[Star Barrel]]s are removed. If entered before starting a new file, almost all [[DK Barrel]]s will additionally be removed; the effects will be permanent to that file. If entered before starting an existing file, the effect only lasts until the game is reset. If the game is beaten with this code activated from the start, the player will have a score of 105% instead of the standard 103%.

=====Game Boy Advance version=====
Players can enter codes by pressing "Enter Cheat" in the "Options" menu.
*'''EXTRAS''' – Players can play all of the minigames included in the game from the main menu.
*'''AQUA''' – Players get all 98 Bonus Coins for any new game file.
*'''MUSIC''' – The game opens the music test, where players can choose any in-game music to listen to.
*'''MONKEY''' – Players get 50 additional lives when used.
*'''HARDER''' – [[Star Barrel]]s are removed.
*'''TUFFER''' – [[DK Barrel]]s and Star Barrels are removed if the player starts a new game.
*'''KREDITS''' – The credits play.

===[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|''Donkey Kong Land'' series]]===
====''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''====
The English version of the game has three cheat codes the player can implement. The codes do not work on the Japanese version. While on the title screen, the player has to hold {{button|Padleft}} or {{button|Padright}}, and input one of the below combinations. If done correctly, an extra life sound effect will play.
*50 lives: {{button|GB|A}}, {{button|GB|A}}, {{button|GB|B}}, {{button|GB|B}}
*40 Banana Coins: {{button|GB|B}}, {{button|GB|B}}, {{button|GB|A}}, {{button|GB|A}}
*47 [[Kremkoin]]s: {{button|GB|A}}, {{button|GB|B}}, {{button|GB|A}}, {{button|GB|B}} (in order to get 100% completion, the standard Kremkoins must still be collected)

====''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''====
Like its prequel, ''Donkey Kong Land III'' features cheat codes that the player can activate by entering a certain button combination from the title screen. This plays a sound effect, and most cheats go into effect when the player enters a save file.

Unlike ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', this game only uses the D-Pad for its button combination instead of the {{button|GB|A}} and {{button|GB|B}} buttons. Cheats appear in both the original and Color versions of ''Donkey Kong Land III'', whereas cheats did not appear in the Japanese version of ''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
*Pressing {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padright}} grants Dixie and Kiddy fifty [[extra life|extra lives]].
*Pressing {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padright}} causes the player to play the [[cards]] mini-game after they exit from the title screen.
*Pressing {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Paddown}}, {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Padright}} unlocks every area except the Lost World. The [[Watch (Donkey Kong Land III)|Watch]]es, [[Bonus Coin (Donkey Kong franchise)|Bonus Coin]]s, and DK Coins are not unlocked.
*Pressing either {{button|Padleft}}, {{button|Padup}}, {{button|Paddown}}, or {{button|GB|Select}} changes the level of the title screen's gameplay demo, depending on the number of times every button is pressed. The Kongs eventually die in every gameplay demo, except for the default [[Jetty Jitters]] demo in the original Game Boy release:
**One time: [[Rickety Rapids]]
**Two times: [[Whiplash Dash]]
**Three times: [[Deep Reef Grief]]
**Four times: the gameplay demo resets to the default Jetty Jitters.

===''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''===
Every time the player finishes a game and watches the credits, a code, referred to as a "Magic Code," will appear that changes how the game is played. To enter the code, the player has to go to the Options menu and then the Magic Codes option. If the inputted code is valid, the player can toggle them on or off through the Code List, also in the Options menu. There are a total of 24 codes; codes in bold can be inputted in both tracks and Adventure mode.
{|class="wikitable"
!Magic Code Name
!Description
|-
|'''ARNOLD'''
|Large players
|-
|'''BLABBERMOUTH'''
|Changes horn sounds into character sounds
|-
|BODYARMOR
|All balloons are yellow
|-
|BOGUSBANANAS
|Bananas slow players down
|-
|BOMBSAWAY
|All balloons are red
|-
|BYEBYEBALLOONS
|Balloons are disabled
|-
|DODGYROMMER
|Displays ROM Checksum
|-
|'''DOUBLEVISION'''
|Multiple players can be the same character
|-
|EOLAOBFENRLONE
|Free balloon
|-
|EPC
|EPC lockup display
|-
|FREEFORALL
|Fully powered-up balloons
|-
|FREEFRUIT
|Players start with ten bananas
|-
|'''JOINTVENTURE'''
|The second player joins Adventure mode
|-
|JUKEBOX
|Adds Music Test to audio menu
|-
|NOYELLOWSTUFF
|No bananas in Tracks mode.
|-
|OFFROAD
|Four-wheel drive
|-
|OPPOSITESATTRACT
|All balloons are rainbows
|-
|ROCKETFUEL
|All balloons are blue
|-
|'''TEENYWEENIES'''
|Small players
|-
|TIMETOLOSE
|CPUs are harder
|-
|TOXICOFFENDER
|All balloons are green
|-
|VITAMINB
|Unlimited bananas
|-
|'''WHODIDTHIS'''
|Players can view credits
|-
|ZAPTHEZIPPERS
|Disables zippers
|}

===''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''===
A button sequence can allow players to access new worlds with a lower amount of [[Golden Banana]]s than what is displayed by [[B. Locker]]. To do so, the player must press Up, Down, Left, and then Right on the {{button|n64|DPad}},
in front of B. Locker. The homing weapon sound will play as confirmation the cheat was inputed correctly. If the player then approaches B. Locker with the correct Kong, B. Locker will let them through with a lower number of required Golden Bananas.<ref>[https://twitter.com/2dosSRL/status/1343643181833998336 2dos on Twitter]</ref> The minimum default number, the lower amount and the corresponding Kong of the level are displayed in the following table:
{|class="wikitable"
!World
!Minimum number
!Corresponding Kong
!Lower amount
|-
|[[Jungle Japes]]
|1
|n/a
|n/a 
|-
|[[Angry Aztec]]
|5
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|3
|-
|[[Frantic Factory]]
|15
|[[Tiny Kong]]
|10
|-
|[[Gloomy Galleon]]
|30
|[[Lanky Kong]]
|20
|-
|[[Fungi Forest]]
|50
|[[Chunky Kong]]
|35
|-
|[[Crystal Caves]]
|65
|[[Donkey Kong]]
|50
|-
|[[Creepy Castle]]
|80
|[[Lanky Kong]]
|65
|-
|[[Hideout Helm]]
|100
|[[Chunky Kong]]
|80
|}

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