Input these sequences at the title screen before the game begins: North American (NES - 10 Lives): Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start For 2 players: Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, European (Probotector II - 30 Lives): Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start Japanese (Super Contra - 30 Lives): Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B (Start is not required for the code itself). Essential Power-Ups
If you lose your special weapon and are stuck with the default rifle, you have a hidden ability: Rapid Fire . super contra s power 30 lives nes
If you are playing the Japanese version ( Super Contra ), you can still get 30 lives by pressing: Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B on the title screen. Input these sequences at the title screen before
One of the biggest misconceptions in retro gaming is that the iconic Konami Code (↑, ↑, ↓, ↓, ←, →, ←, →, B, A, Start) works the same way for every game in the series. While that sequence grants 30 lives in the original Contra , it does work for the North American NES version of Super C . One of the biggest misconceptions in retro gaming