Super Punch-Out!!, the beloved boxing title released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994, has remained a fixture in Nintendo’s retro game library for decades.
Developed and published by Nintendo, the game has earned a reputation for its colorful cast, intuitive gameplay, and hidden extras.
Nearly three decades after its launch, Super Punch-Out!! has once again captured the attention of enthusiasts, thanks to the discovery of new secret codes that unlock long-hidden features.
The latest breakthrough in Super Punch-Out!! preservation comes courtesy of Twitter user and cheat code researcher Unlisted Cheats (@new_cheats_news).
During their recent exploration of the game, Unlisted Cheats uncovered two previously unknown cheats that open up remarkable new gameplay possibilities.
According to Unlisted Cheats, the codes were stumbled upon casually during routine testing, with all secret codes in the game relying on specific two-button combinations.
Prior to this discovery, only two codes were officially documented: a sound test and alternate Japanese name input.
However, Unlisted Cheats revealed that by holding the Y and R buttons on the second controller and then pressing Start or A on the first controller, players access a match select screen, enabling the choice of any opponent for a single exhibition match.
The excitement does not stop there; while on the match select screen, if you hold B and Y on the second controller and press Start or A again on the first controller, Player 2 can take direct control of the opponent.
This effectively creates a multiplayer mode, allowing for 1v1 bouts between two human players—a feature previously thought to be absent from Super Punch-Out!!.
Unlisted Cheats described the discovery as a significant addition to the Super Punch-Out!! legacy.
"All secret codes in this game use two-button combinations.
Two of them are known: Sound test and Japanese name input.
But there are two more," they noted when sharing the update.
The newfound multiplayer mode, while not purpose-built or balanced for competitive play, offers fans a transformative way to revisit the classic.
These revelations highlight the enduring appeal of Nintendo’s classic library and the ongoing efforts of the preservation and speedrunning communities.
Super Punch-Out!! remains available through Nintendo Switch Online as part of the SNES library, inviting both new and returning players to experience these newly uncovered secrets firsthand.
As the gaming community continues to unearth hidden gems from the past, discoveries like this reaffirm the timeless value and persistent curiosity surrounding Nintendo’s iconic titles.
Developed and published by Nintendo, the game has earned a reputation for its colorful cast, intuitive gameplay, and hidden extras.
Nearly three decades after its launch, Super Punch-Out!! has once again captured the attention of enthusiasts, thanks to the discovery of new secret codes that unlock long-hidden features.
The latest breakthrough in Super Punch-Out!! preservation comes courtesy of Twitter user and cheat code researcher Unlisted Cheats (@new_cheats_news).
During their recent exploration of the game, Unlisted Cheats uncovered two previously unknown cheats that open up remarkable new gameplay possibilities.
According to Unlisted Cheats, the codes were stumbled upon casually during routine testing, with all secret codes in the game relying on specific two-button combinations.
Prior to this discovery, only two codes were officially documented: a sound test and alternate Japanese name input.
However, Unlisted Cheats revealed that by holding the Y and R buttons on the second controller and then pressing Start or A on the first controller, players access a match select screen, enabling the choice of any opponent for a single exhibition match.
The excitement does not stop there; while on the match select screen, if you hold B and Y on the second controller and press Start or A again on the first controller, Player 2 can take direct control of the opponent.
This effectively creates a multiplayer mode, allowing for 1v1 bouts between two human players—a feature previously thought to be absent from Super Punch-Out!!.
Unlisted Cheats described the discovery as a significant addition to the Super Punch-Out!! legacy.
"All secret codes in this game use two-button combinations.
Two of them are known: Sound test and Japanese name input.
But there are two more," they noted when sharing the update.
The newfound multiplayer mode, while not purpose-built or balanced for competitive play, offers fans a transformative way to revisit the classic.
These revelations highlight the enduring appeal of Nintendo’s classic library and the ongoing efforts of the preservation and speedrunning communities.
Super Punch-Out!! remains available through Nintendo Switch Online as part of the SNES library, inviting both new and returning players to experience these newly uncovered secrets firsthand.
As the gaming community continues to unearth hidden gems from the past, discoveries like this reaffirm the timeless value and persistent curiosity surrounding Nintendo’s iconic titles.