Sonic 3 & Knuckles – Cheats & Unlockables

Here are all the guides, tips, and strategies to enjoy playing Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) with cheats and unlockables. Cheats General All Chaos Emeralds Activate the Sound Test option via Debug Mode, then play the following tracks in order. 02, 04, 05, 06 A Chaos Emerald sound will confirm the code was entered correctly. All Chaos Emeralds (Alternate) Enter the Level Select code, highlight the "Special Stage" option, and press C+START. After receiving a Chaos Emerald, press A+START and repeat the process until you have all 7. Debug Mode + Level Select When the SEGA logo begins to fade on the opening screen, and Sonic begins jumping, quickly press UP (2x), DOWN (2x), UP (4x). If done correctly, a Ring chime sound will play. To activate Debug Mode, hold A and press START to choose a level. Night Mode Enter the Level Select code, choose a zone, and then press C+START. Sound Test Enter the Debug Mode code, then press UP at the main menu to reveal a Sound Test option. View Animations Enter Debug Mode and press B + C. You'll be treated to a view of Sonic and Kunckles' moves. Action Replay Codes The game is enjoyable by itself, but cheating makes it even better. Always keep in mind to input codes with an Action Replay. All the below codes are compatible with most emulators. Note: before entering cheats, be aware that altering the game can cause random freezing and several other glitches. EffectCodeCodeTable008630:603CAll Emeralds CollectedFFB02A:006EAll Powerful (Invincible, Magnetism, Water Breathing)FFF600:2400Enable Debug ModeFFFFD0:0100Enable Stage Select - Angel Island (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0001Enable Stage Select - Hydrocity (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0101Enable Stage Select - Marble Garden (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0201Enable Stage Select - Carnival Night (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0301Enable Stage Select - Flying Battery (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0401Enable Stage Select - Icecap (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0501Enable Stage Select - Launch Base (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0601Enable Stage Select - Mushroom Valley (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0701Enable Stage Select - Sandopolis (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0801Enable Stage Select - Lost Level 09 (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0901Enable Stage Select - Desert Palace (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1001Enable Stage Select - Chrome Gadget (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1101Enable Stage Select - Endless Mine (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1201Enable Stage Select - Sky Sanctuary (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0A01Enable Stage Select - Death Egg (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0B01Enable Stage Select - The Doomsday (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0C01Enable Stage Select - Lost Level 0D (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0D01Enable Stage Select - Azure Lake (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0E01Enable Stage Select - Balloon Park (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:0F01Enable Stage Select - Gumball Machine (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1301Enable Stage Select - Glowing Spheres (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1401Enable Stage Select - Slot Machine (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1501Enable Stage Select - Lava Reef/Hidden Palace (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1601Enable Stage Select - Death Egg/Hidden Palace (XX - Stage, YY, Act)FFFE10:1701Red Spheres Have No Effect In Special Stages (you can walk through them)008672:662200868C:4E75White and Red Star Spheres Have No Effect In Special Stages (they won't bump you backwards)FFFE12:0009Infinite LivesFFFE20:00C8Infinite RingsFFF710:00Never Use Up Shield (Sonic)FFFFFA:0100Only Need 1 Blue Sphere For Chaos EmeraldFFFFB0:0007Rings MultiplierFFFE24:000FSonic 2 Options Menu (Wait At Title Screen)FFF600:1000Sonic 2 2P Level Select (Wait At Title Screen) - Some Projectiles Blocked and Rings Not Lost On HitFFB02B:01Sonic 2 2P Level Select (Wait At Title Screen) - Invulnerability, Disables All Double Jump AttacksFFB02B:02Sonic 2 2P Level Select (Wait At Title Screen) - Fire ShieldFFB02B:10Sonic 2 2P Level Select (Wait At Title Screen) - Lightning ShieldFFB02B:20Sonic 2 2P Level Select (Wait At Title Screen) - Water ShieldFFB02B:40Sonic 2 2P Level Select (Wait At Title Screen) - No Change In Movement Or Direction While On GroundFFB02B:80Stop TimerFFE438:0001 Game Genie Codes The game is enjoyable by itself, but cheating makes it even better. Always keep in mind to input codes with a Game Genie. All the below codes are compatible with most emulators. Note: before entering cheats, be aware that altering the game can cause random freezing and several other glitches. EffectCode1 Blue Sphere Needed For Chaos EmeraldACGA-AA8T10 Rings Needed For A Free GuyBLGT-CAE020 Rings Needed For A Free GuyCWGT-CAE030 Rings Needed For A Free GuyD4GT-CAE050 Rings Needed For A Free GuyGLGT-CAE075 Rings Needed For A Free GuyKRGT-CAE0Bonus JumpTAYA-CRB6Don't Lose RingsAWHA-CA92Get 2 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-DJZYGet 3 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-DNZYGet 4 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-DTZYGet 5 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-DYZYGet 6 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-D2ZYGet 7 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-D6ZYGet 8 Free Guys For 100 RingsHCGT-DAZYInfinite LivesAJ3A-CA7AInvincibility Lasts 1/4 As LongE06A-CAB6Invincibility Lasts 1/2 As LongKR6A-CAB6Invincibility Lasts 2x As Long986A-CAB6Invincibility Lasts ForeverAJRT-CA8RLevel SelectAA6T-AAXCMega JumpAAYA-C0B6Only Need 2 Chaos EmeraldsSCFT-B2T4Only Need 3 Chaos EmeraldsSCFT-BTT4Only Need 4 Chaos EmeraldsSCFT-BNT4Only Need 6 Chaos EmeraldsSCFT-BJT4Rings Worth 2SCGT-DJYLRings Worth 3SCGT-DNYLRings Worth 4SCGT-DTYLRings Worth 5SCGT-DYYLRings Worth 6SCGT-D2YLRings Worth 7SCGT-D6YLRings Worth 8SCGT-DAYLShield Can Be Activated Multiple TimesACAT-CAB6Sonic Never DrownsATST-CA38Start With 1 LifeAG4T-AAH4Start With 2 LivesAL4T-AAH4Start With 5 LivesA04T-AAH4Start With 10 LivesBL4T-AAH4Start With 25 LivesDG4T-AAH4Start With 50 LivesGL4T-AAH4Start With 99 LivesNR4T-AAH4Super JumpAAYA-CWB6Super Ring Powerup Worth 0AC5A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 5A05A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 15B85A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 20CW5A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 25DG5A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 30D45A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 50GL5A-CAHNSuper Ring Powerup Worth 100 (1-Up Every Time)NW5A-CAHNSuper Sonic Never Loses RingsAJZA-CA8N Tips & Tricks 100000 Points Beat a stage with the exact time of 09:59 to receive a guaranteed 100000 points. Frame by Frame After enabling the Level Select code, pause the game, then press the C button to advance the game by one frame. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles are platform games developed by Sega Technical Institute (STI) and initially released in 1994 for the Genesis.

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