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F-Zero

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This page details one or more prototype versions of F-Zero.

'This page or section details content from theJuly 2020 Nintendo Leak.'''

Present among the 2020 Nintendo leaks was a version of F-Zero with a course selection option available. This build is located at NEWS_05.tar\.\home\kimura\fzero.lzh\fzero\f-zero.exe, with a file modification date of 1991-05-13.

General Differences#

  • The music at the title screen is louder than in retail builds.

Debug Controls#

Course Select#

To use the course select option, when selecting your Class in "Grand Prix" mode, press L or R to make a green "1" appear. Then, hold either button and press Right/Left to increase/decrease the value, up to 5. This will make you start on the according track for the selected League.

Last Lap Cheat#

During a race, pause the game, then hold A and press Start. This will put you on the last lap.

Frame-Advance Mode#

During a race, pause the game, then hold X and press Start. This will put the game into a frame for frame mode:

  • Pressing X will advance the game by one frame.
  • Holding A will play the game at normal speed.
  • Pressing Start again will disable the mode.