At the title screen, press Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start . Essential Weapon Power-Ups
The standard Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start) does not work in this version. Instead, Konami implemented a different code that provides 10 lives instead of 30.
The most common question regarding this game is: "Does the 30 lives code work?" The answer depends entirely on which version of the game you are playing.
At the title screen, press Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start .
In Super Contra , your default rifle is barely enough to get past the first few soldiers. To survive the alien onslaught, you must hunt for flying capsules and stationary pillboxes to upgrade your arsenal.
Here is everything you need to know about mastering Super Contra , from the elusive life codes to the power-ups you need to survive. The Mystery of the 30 Lives Code
These versions actually retained the 30 lives bonus, though the button sequence is unique to this title.
Press Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, Start .
