Nearly 30 years after the beloved boxing classic Super Punch-Out!! first landed on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), two groundbreaking cheat codes have been discovered that breathe new life into the game—including the revelation of a secret multiplayer mode.
These newly uncovered features enable players to unlock a free match mode and, most notably, a hidden two-player versus mode, both of which are accessible even in the current Nintendo Switch Online SNES app version.
Super Punch-Out!!, developed and published by Nintendo in 1994, has long held a standout place in retro gaming history for its engaging single-player experience and memorable cast of opponents.
Until now, the game was believed to be strictly a single-player affair.
The recent discovery by Twitter user and gaming researcher Unlisted Cheats has upended that perception, revealing functionalities previously hidden since launch.
The first newly found cheat grants access to a free match mode.
To activate it, players should hold Y and R on the second controller while on the title screen, then press A or Start on the primary controller.
Successfully doing so replaces the standard menu screen with a new mode selection screen, where any opponent—including those from the challenging Special Circuit—can be freely selected for a single match bout.
This feature provides fans with unprecedented opportunities to practice against any fighter at will.
Building on this, the free match mode also enables a long-rumored multiplayer mode.
While at the character information screen within free match mode, holding B and Y on the second controller, followed by pressing A or Start on the first controller, allows both players to take control of the fighters—one as Little Mac, the other as the chosen opponent.
This marks the first time a true two-player experience is officially acknowledged for Super Punch-Out!!, nearly three decades after its original release.
Unlisted Cheats shared these findings via social media on August 8, 2022, emphasizing that all button combinations must be entered using the second controller, with the final confirm button (A or Start) pressed on the first.
Their messages quickly gained traction in retro gaming communities and with Nintendo historians alike.
Super Punch-Out!! is currently available to play as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription’s SNES library, and these newly revealed codes work seamlessly on the platform’s SNES app, providing fresh content and replay value for both veteran fans and new players.
The game remains a testament to Nintendo’s rich development legacy and is emblematic of the enduring surprises still found in classic titles.
With this revelation, Super Punch-Out!! celebrates a new chapter in its storied history, offering more gameplay possibilities than previously thought.
To try these features, simply launch the SNES app on Nintendo Switch, follow the outlined steps, and challenge friends to see who’s the real champ in this revitalized multiplayer mode.
These newly uncovered features enable players to unlock a free match mode and, most notably, a hidden two-player versus mode, both of which are accessible even in the current Nintendo Switch Online SNES app version.
Super Punch-Out!!, developed and published by Nintendo in 1994, has long held a standout place in retro gaming history for its engaging single-player experience and memorable cast of opponents.
Until now, the game was believed to be strictly a single-player affair.
The recent discovery by Twitter user and gaming researcher Unlisted Cheats has upended that perception, revealing functionalities previously hidden since launch.
The first newly found cheat grants access to a free match mode.
To activate it, players should hold Y and R on the second controller while on the title screen, then press A or Start on the primary controller.
Successfully doing so replaces the standard menu screen with a new mode selection screen, where any opponent—including those from the challenging Special Circuit—can be freely selected for a single match bout.
This feature provides fans with unprecedented opportunities to practice against any fighter at will.
Building on this, the free match mode also enables a long-rumored multiplayer mode.
While at the character information screen within free match mode, holding B and Y on the second controller, followed by pressing A or Start on the first controller, allows both players to take control of the fighters—one as Little Mac, the other as the chosen opponent.
This marks the first time a true two-player experience is officially acknowledged for Super Punch-Out!!, nearly three decades after its original release.
Unlisted Cheats shared these findings via social media on August 8, 2022, emphasizing that all button combinations must be entered using the second controller, with the final confirm button (A or Start) pressed on the first.
Their messages quickly gained traction in retro gaming communities and with Nintendo historians alike.
Super Punch-Out!! is currently available to play as part of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription’s SNES library, and these newly revealed codes work seamlessly on the platform’s SNES app, providing fresh content and replay value for both veteran fans and new players.
The game remains a testament to Nintendo’s rich development legacy and is emblematic of the enduring surprises still found in classic titles.
With this revelation, Super Punch-Out!! celebrates a new chapter in its storied history, offering more gameplay possibilities than previously thought.
To try these features, simply launch the SNES app on Nintendo Switch, follow the outlined steps, and challenge friends to see who’s the real champ in this revitalized multiplayer mode.