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.
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.
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.
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.