Cheat codes have been around for almost as long as there have been video games. Whether you want infinite ammo or just want to give everyone in the game a big stupid head, chances are there’s a cheat code for it.
But how did these magic codes first come about? How did word of their existence spread? There’s a lot of history behind cheat codes, from the Poke to developer shortcuts, law-breakers and achievements.
Watch the video to find out how cheat codes started.