Arcade mode (Afterburner 2)
Press [A] + [C] + [Start] on controller two at the Sega logo, then press [L] to increase the credits.
Debug mode (Afterburner 2)
Enable the "Arcade mode" code, then press [X] + [Y] + [Z] + [Start] on controller one.
Hidden messages and bonuses (Afterburner 2)
Hold one of the following button combinations at the start of the corresponding level until a hidden message appears.
| Level | Code | Bonus |
| 1 | A + B + C | |
| 3 | A + Z | 100 missiles |
| 5 | A + B + C | 100 missiles |
| 9 | A + B + Right | 100 missiles |
| 11 | B + Left | 100 missiles, extra points |
| 13 | A + B + C | |
| 16 | A + B + L + Down/Right | |
| 19 | A + L | |
| 21 | A + B + C + X + Y + Z + L | Extra points |
| 23 | A + B + C | |
Smooth framerate (Out Run)
Highlight the "Game Mode" selection on the main menu, hold [A] + [C] and press [Left] until the "Overseas (Smooth) or Japan (Smooth) options appear. These selections will allow the game to run at double the normal framerate.
Operator screen (Out Run)
Enable the "Arcade mode" code. Hold [X] + [Y] + [Z] + [Start] on controller one to adjust the difficulty level and number of credits.
All jewels (Columns Arcade Collection)
Press [L]x7, [C] at the Columns title screen. A sound will confirm correct code entry. Press [X] at the mode selection screen, then choose "Option".
Reverse view mode (Power Drift)
Press [Z] during game play.