Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A. The most famous cheat code in gaming history — and it works perfectly on the R36S. Contra, Super Contra, Contra III: The Alien Wars. The greatest run-and-gun games ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Contra library. Here's the definitive verdict for Contra fans in 2026.
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R36S — $79.99
All classic Contra preloaded
Contra (NES): 100%
Contra III (SNES): 100%
↑↑↓↓←→←→BA
30 lives confirmed ✅
$79.99 all-in
6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Every Classic Contra on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra 🏆 | NES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Super Contra | NES | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Contra III: The Alien Wars 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Contra: Hard Corps | Genesis | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Operation C (GB) | Game Boy | ✅ 100% | 9/10 |
🎮 The Konami Code on R36S — Confirmed Working
- Start Contra (NES)
- At title screen, press:
- Up, Up, Down, Down
- Left, Right, Left, Right
- B, A, Start
- 30 lives confirmed!
- D-pad directional inputs: precise
- Up/Down/Left/Right: all responsive
- B and A buttons: correctly mapped
- Start button: works
- Code entry: reliable every time
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Contra
Contra is brutally difficult — even with 30 lives from the Konami Code. Save states before every boss, before difficult sections. Never lose all your lives on Stage 5 again. The R36S makes Contra accessible without removing the adrenaline rush.
Contra III: The Alien Wars on SNES is the pinnacle of the series. Both side-scrolling and top-down stages run at 100% on the R36S. All bosses, all weapons, all stages. The IPS screen makes Contra III's explosive action look incredible.
Contra: Hard Corps on Genesis is the most underrated Contra game. Multiple endings, multiple characters, branching paths — all run at 100% on the R36S. A hidden gem that most Contra fans haven't fully explored.
Contra, Super Contra, Contra III, Hard Corps, Operation C — all preloaded. The complete classic Contra library from 1988-1994 in your pocket for $79.99. No downloads, no setup, no Konami Code needed to unlock the fun.
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⭐ What Contra Fans Say About R36S
“Contra at 100% on this tiny device. The Konami Code works perfectly — entered it on the title screen and got 30 lives. All 8 stages, all bosses. The NES emulation is flawless.”
“Contra III at 100% on SNES. Both the side-scrolling and top-down stages work perfectly. The IPS screen makes the explosions look incredible. Best portable Contra III experience ever.”
“Hard Corps on Genesis at 100%. All 4 characters, all branching paths, all endings. I've been playing Contra for 30 years and this is the best way to experience the complete series.”
“Save states before Stage 5 changed my life. I finally beat Contra without the Konami Code. The complete Contra library preloaded for $79.99 is an absolute steal.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Contra in 2026. Contra (NES), Super Contra (NES), Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES), and Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis) all run at 100%. The Konami Code works perfectly. All games come preloaded with save states.
Yes. The Konami Code (↑↑↓↓←→←→BA) works perfectly on the R36S. Enter it at the Contra title screen to get 30 lives. The R36S D-pad handles all directional inputs accurately, and the B and A buttons are correctly mapped. The most famous cheat code in gaming history works flawlessly.
Yes, perfectly. Contra III: The Alien Wars runs at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. All stages (both side-scrolling and top-down), all bosses, all weapons work correctly. Contra III comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Contra (NES), Super Contra (NES), Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES), Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis), and Operation C (Game Boy) all come preloaded on the iGC R36S. The complete classic Contra library from 1988-1994 ready to play out of the box.
Yes. Save states work in all Contra games on the R36S. Save before every boss, before difficult sections. Even with 30 lives from the Konami Code, Contra is brutally difficult. Save states let you experience the complete game without losing all your lives on Stage 5.
