Psycho Pinball Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Pinball

Psycho Pinball

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenrePinball
DeveloperCodemasters
PublisherCodemasters
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Psycho Pinball is a pinball game developed by Codemasters.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 6 Genesis pinball games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

Codemasters also made Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament, Pete Sampras Tennis and Sampras Tennis 96 for the Genesis.

Psycho Pinball supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables

What playing Psycho Pinball is like

Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.

Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.

Psycho Pinball gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Psycho Pinball cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite BallsFF050B:0003

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Psycho Pinball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Psycho Pinball FAQ

When did Psycho Pinball come out on the Genesis?

Psycho Pinball was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Psycho Pinball?

It was developed by Codemasters.

Is Psycho Pinball multiplayer?

Yes. Psycho Pinball supports up to 4 players.

How long does Psycho Pinball take to play?

As a pinball game, Psycho Pinball typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Psycho Pinball on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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