R-Types Cheats & Tips

Level Select and FMVs

Highlight either the "RType" or "RType II" Options at the Title screen. Then quickly press L2 10 times R2 10 times. Start the game and press Start to access any level or view the FMVs.

Slow Motion

Pause the game hold L2 then press Right Up Right Up Down Left Down Left X.

Turbo Mode
Pause the game hold L2 then press Right Up Right Up Down Left Down Left Circle.

All Weapons

Pause gameplay in RType or RType II hold L2 and press Right Up Left Right Down Left Up Right followed by Triangle Square X Circle or R1.

Extra Credits
At the Title screen keep pressing Start in any RType game to get up to 99 credits.