Also see Gameshark Codes for X-Squad
Older Cheats:
(last update - Nov 07 2000)
During any mission, hold select + start and then quickly press X, X, Circle, X, Left, Down, Square. This also unlocks a new weapon called the Marooner.
You can cheat out the ranks to get the benefits from each rank. To use the cheat, enter the code from the Title Screen, and start a new game to have some bonus items or effects:
| Rank | Code | Benefits |
| Private | Square, Circle, Triangle |
start with Michaels 9mms + 99 clips
bonus points displayed |
| Sergeant | Triangle, Circle, Square |
start with no weight limits, Taylor M82, Michaels 9mms, 99 clips
bonus points displayed
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| Lieutenant | R1, L2, L1, R2 |
start with Lvl2 shields, no weight limits, Taylor M82, Michaels 9mms, 99 clips
bonus points displayed
10,000pt bonus per level
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| Captain | Circle, R1, Circle, L1, Triangle, R2 |
start with radar, Lvl2 shields, no weight limits, Taylor M82, Michaels 9mms, 99 clips
bonus points displayed
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| Major | L2, Square,R2, Triangle, L1, Circle, R1 |
start with Lvl3 sensors, radar, Lvl3 shields, no weight limits, Taylor M82, Michaels 9mms, 99 clips
bonus points displayed
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| Colonel | Triangle, Square, Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle |
start with Lvl3 sensors, radar, Lvl3 shields, no weight limits, all weapons (at beginner level), 99 clips for each weapon
bonus points displayed
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| General | L1 (x2), L2 (x2), R1 (x2), R2 (x2) |
start with Lvl3 sensors, radar, Lvl3 shields, no weight limits, all weapons (at intermediate level), 99 clips for each weapon
bonus points displayed
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| Master of X-squad | Circle (x4), Triangle, Square (x4) |
start with Lvl3 sensors, radar, Lvl3 shields, no weight limits, all weapons (at master level), 99 clips for each weapon
bonus points displayed
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