GoldenEye 007 Cheat Codes: All Cheats and How to Unlock Them on Switch and Xbox

GoldenEye 007 on Nintendo Switch supports direct button input codes — over 40 cheats spanning weapons, invincibility, mission unlocks, and multiplayer extras, all entered through the cheat menu or mission select screen. Xbox players get the same cheats, but unlock them by beating levels within specific time limits rather than punching in sequences. Both methods are covered below, fully verified as of the January 2023 re-release.

One thing worth knowing upfront: the button codes listed here only work on Switch. If you’re on Xbox via Game Pass, skip straight to the time-based unlock table at the bottom — that’s your path to every cheat in the game.

How to Input Cheat Codes on Nintendo Switch

Before anything else, you need to know where to enter these codes and what the button notation means. There are three contexts for input, and using the wrong screen is the most common reason codes fail:

• Cheat Menu codes — go to the main menu, select Cheats, then enter the sequence there. You’ll hear a confirmation beep when accepted.
• Mission Unlock codes — enter these on the Mission Select screen, not the Cheat Menu. Same beep on success.
• Single-Player codes — entered during an active mission while you’re in-game.
• Multiplayer codes — entered during an active multiplayer match.

The button notation used throughout this guide:

Enter each 10-input sequence at a steady pace — not too fast, not slow enough to trigger a timeout. If no beep comes, back out and try again from the start of the sequence.

All GoldenEye 007 Cheat Menu Codes (Switch)

These are entered at the Cheat Menu. Each code is exactly 10 inputs long.

Mission Unlock Codes (Switch)

Enter these on the Mission Select screen to instantly unlock any level — useful if you want to jump straight to a favourite stage or access bonus missions like Aztec and Egypt without grinding through the campaign.

Single-Player and Multiplayer Cheats (Switch)

These codes are entered during active gameplay, not from any menu. Single-player codes go in mid-mission; multiplayer codes during a match. They take effect immediately — no beep on some of these, so if nothing changes after the tenth input, back out to the lobby or mission restart and try again.

Single-Player Codes

Multiplayer Codes

Why Xbox Uses a Different Cheat Unlock Method

The re-release on Xbox Game Pass is built on a different version of the game than the Switch port. Nintendo’s version is derived from the original N64 ROM, which already had the cheat input system baked into the code — that’s exactly why button sequences work there. The Xbox version, meanwhile, is a more heavily adapted port, and the developers chose to gate every cheat behind a speedrun-style completion requirement instead of carrying over the input system.

In practice, this means one significant difference in how cheats feel to earn. On Switch, you can punch in Invincibility before ever completing Mission 1. On Xbox, Invincibility requires beating Facility on 00 Agent difficulty in under 2 minutes and 5 seconds — which is genuinely challenging and forces you to know the level well. Some players prefer this. It gives the unlocks actual weight.

There’s also no workaround. No external codes, no controller exploits. If you want a cheat on Xbox, you complete the associated mission at the required difficulty and time. Every single one works this way — from the easier unlocks like DK Mode (Runway on Agent in 5:00, very forgiving) to the brutal ones like 2x RCP-90s, which needs Caverns completed on 00 Agent in 9:30. That’s a long, dense level with a tight clock.

One edge case worth flagging: completing a level within the time limit on a higher difficulty than required still counts. So if you beat Runway on Secret Agent in 3 minutes, DK Mode unlocks even though Agent is the stated requirement. This can save time if you’re already comfortable playing on harder settings.

All Unlockable Cheats for Xbox with Time Requirements

Every cheat below unlocks by completing the specified mission on the listed difficulty within the time shown. Cheats stay unlocked permanently once triggered — you don’t need to repeat the run.

A few of the tighter times deserve specific mention. Invisibility on Archives (00 Agent, 1:20) is one of the hardest unlocks in the game — you need to know every guard position and take virtually no detours. Invincibility on Facility (00 Agent, 2:05) is famous among returning players; it essentially demands the same route knowledge as the original N64 speedrun meta. For Control Centre, the 10:00 window sounds generous, but that’s a long mission on Secret Agent with lots of objectives, so don’t assume it’s easy.

Start with the Agent-difficulty unlocks if you’re warming back up. DK Mode on Runway (5:00, Agent) is the friendliest introduction to timed runs — the level is short, relatively open, and the time limit gives you real breathing room. Once you’ve got a few of those down, the 00 Agent runs feel considerably less daunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cheat codes work in the Nintendo Switch Online version of GoldenEye 007?

Yes. The Switch version — available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack — supports all the button input codes listed above. The cheat menu, mission select codes, in-mission codes, and multiplayer codes all function as described.

Can I use cheats and still earn achievements on Xbox?

No. Enabling cheats on Xbox disables achievement tracking for that session. The cheats themselves are unlocked through achievement-adjacent speedrun completions, but actually toggling a cheat on will block further achievement progress until you start a clean session.

Do the cheat codes carry over between difficulty levels on Switch?

Cheats unlocked via the cheat menu are global — once entered, you can toggle them on or off across any difficulty. Mission unlock codes bypass difficulty requirements entirely and simply make the stage accessible from the mission select screen.

Why does the Invincibility code differ between the Cheat Menu and the single-player in-mission input?

They’re two separate implementations. The Cheat Menu version of Invincibility unlocks it as a persistent toggle. The in-mission version activates it only for that current mission session. Both work, but the sequences are genuinely different — so if one isn’t responding, double-check you’re using the correct code for your current context.

Is there a code to unlock all missions at once on Switch?

No single code unlocks every mission simultaneously. You’ll need to enter each mission’s unlock code individually on the Mission Select screen, or just play through the campaign — the codes are most useful for jumping to specific stages like Aztec or Egypt, which aren’t accessible through normal progression until late game.