Say “Alexa, up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start.” Super Alexa Mode is a gaming Easter egg: the reward is a playful response if your assistant recognises it. You do not need a controller, a paid skill or a different Echo. The exact response can vary, and a particular device or language may not recognise the joke.
Say the directions as one request
Use your configured wake word, then recite the whole sequence at a steady pace. Say B and A as letter names. A pause after the wake word is fine; a long pause halfway through can split the sequence into two requests. Count the pairs: two ups, two downs, then left-right twice.
Deliver the directional sequence as a single request after the wake word. Treat the arrows as spoken directions rather than buttons on a controller. A pause long enough to end the request can cause Alexa to interpret only the first part.
Where the sequence comes from
Konami traces its famous controller sequence back to Gradius in 1986. The publisher’s anniversary material spells out the directions followed by B and A. The spoken Alexa version commonly adds “start” at the end. That small distinction explains why a picture of the original game code and a voice-command guide may look different.
The joke borrows the shape of the Konami code familiar to game players. Its appeal is the recognition of a cheat-code ritual on a voice assistant. The acknowledgement is the payoff; there is no new set of ordinary household controls to configure afterwards.
If Alexa gives an ordinary answer
Try a simple question first to check the wake word, microphone and network. If ordinary answers work, retry the sequence once in the configured language. Where available, voice history can show whether a direction or letter was misheard. A correct transcript with an ordinary reply is a good reason to stop troubleshooting; the phrase is an optional joke, not a broken system setting.
For the documented details, see Konami code history.
If the speaker starts a normal task halfway through, stop it and retry once at a natural speaking speed. There is little value in repeating a garbled sequence rapidly or changing your home’s device settings to make a novelty reply appear.
Use the response as your diagnostic
An answer about directions suggests the assistant understood an ordinary question rather than the complete phrase. A playful reply means the Easter egg was recognised. A different reply on another device or language setting is not evidence that one device has extra privileges.
What the code cannot do
It does not grant an administrator account, unlock private conversations, bypass parental controls or add paid music access. Those capabilities depend on account settings, permissions or subscriptions. You can check this yourself by comparing the devices and features available before and after the joke.
When it is worth troubleshooting
Try another ordinary voice request first. If that also fails, check whether the microphone is muted or the device is offline. If ordinary requests work and only the joke fails, leave the working setup alone. A missing Easter egg is not a reason to reset a speaker.
Common questions
Does it unlock more commands?
It has no documented upgrade effect.
How do I exit it?
There is no persistent operating mode to exit.
Is the original code the same length?
Konami’s sequence ends in B, A; the Alexa phrase adds start.
Do I need to change language?
No. If the joke is unavailable, leave your normal settings alone.