Cheats in Chinatown Wars vary by edition and platform. Check the row for whether the code is a menu unlock, hardware button sequence, or hardware-limited availability before you try it.
Category
Weapons
Weapons codes and how they change that system during play.
Weapon Pack 1
Adds the first fixed weapon loadout.
- Category
- Weapons
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Weapon Pack 1
- PC Code
- LOADOA
- Button Combo (PS)
- R UP X DCIRCLEWN LEFT R X RIGHT
Weapon Pack 2
Adds the second fixed weapon loadout.
- Category
- Weapons
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Weapon Pack 2
- PC Code
- LOADOB
- Button Combo (PS)
- R UP CIRCLE DCIRCLEWN LEFT R CIRCLE RIGHT
Weapon Pack 3
Adds the third fixed weapon loadout.
- Category
- Weapons
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Weapon Pack 3
- PC Code
- LOADOC
- Button Combo (PS)
- R UP SQUARE DCIRCLEWN LEFT R SQUARE RIGHT
Weapon Pack 4
Adds the fourth fixed weapon loadout.
- Category
- Weapons
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Weapon Pack 4
- PC Code
- LOADOD
- Button Combo (PS)
- R UP TRIANGLE DCIRCLEWN LEFT R TRIANGLE RIGHT
Explosive Eagle
Makes the pistol fire explosive rounds; enter it again to toggle the effect off.
- Category
- Weapons
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Explosive Eagle
- PC Code
- BOOMCAN
- Button Combo (PS)
- L R TRIANGLE SQUARE CIRCLE X UP DCIRCLEWN
Category
Player
Player codes and how they change that system during play.
Armor
Restores Huang’s armor.
- Category
- Player
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Armor
- PC Code
- SHELLY
- Button Combo (PS)
- L L R X X CIRCLE CIRCLE R
Health
Restores Huang’s health.
- Category
- Player
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Health
- PC Code
- LIFEUP
- Button Combo (PS)
- L L R CIRCLE CIRCLE X X R
Category
Wanted Level
Wanted Level codes and how they change that system during play.
Wanted Level Up
Raises Huang’s wanted level.
- Category
- Wanted Level
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Wanted Level Up
- PC Code
- COPIN
- Button Combo (PS)
- L L R SQUARE SQUARE TRIANGLE TRIANGLE R
Wanted Level Down
Lowers Huang’s wanted level.
- Category
- Wanted Level
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Wanted Level Down
- PC Code
- COPOUT
- Button Combo (PS)
- R TRIANGLE TRIANGLE SQUARE SQUARE R L L
Category
Weather
Weather codes and how they change that system during play.
Sunny
Changes the current weather to sunny conditions.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS
- Effect
- Sunny
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT CIRCLE X L R
Extra Sunny
Changes the current weather to extra-sunny conditions.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS
- Effect
- Extra Sunny
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT X TRIANGLE L R
Cloudy
Changes the current weather to cloudy conditions.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS
- Effect
- Cloudy
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT TRIANGLE SQUARE L R
Rain
Changes the current weather to rain.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS
- Effect
- Rain
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT SQUARE CIRCLE L R
Heavy Rain
Changes the current weather to heavy rain.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS
- Effect
- Heavy Rain
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT CIRCLE TRIANGLE R L
Storm
Changes the current weather to a storm.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS; PSP; Mobile
- Effect
- Storm
- PC Code
- TEMPEST
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT X SQUARE R L
Fog
Changes the current weather to fog.
- Category
- Weather
- Availability
- Nintendo DS
- Effect
- Fog
- Button Combo (PS)
- UP DCIRCLEWN LEFT RIGHT SQUARE X R L
Category
Time and Money
Time and Money codes and how they change that system during play.
Jump 1 Hour
Advances the in-game clock by one hour.
- Category
- Time and Money
- Availability
- Mobile
- Effect
- Jump 1 Hour
- PC Code
- JUMPHR
Jump 6 Hours
Advances the in-game clock by six hours.
- Category
- Time and Money
- Availability
- Mobile
- Effect
- Jump 6 Hours
- PC Code
- JUMPHRS
Jump 1 Day
Advances the in-game clock by one day.
- Category
- Time and Money
- Availability
- Mobile
- Effect
- Jump 1 Day
- PC Code
- JUMPDAY
Get $10,000
Adds $10,000 to Huang’s cash total.
- Category
- Time and Money
- Availability
- Mobile
- Effect
- Get $10,000
- PC Code
- CASHIN
Stop Clock
Stops the in-game clock.
- Category
- Time and Money
- Availability
- Mobile
- Effect
- Stop Clock
- PC Code
- NOTIME
How to enter a cheat in Chinatown Wars
Entries here include menu unlocks and hardware button checks that vary by Nintendo DS, PSP, and mobile editions. A row lists the input style it needs, so match the edition before you try the code.
Groups to compare
Weapons, player, wanted level, weather, and time or money groups cover the main effects. Wanted and weapon rows are useful for mission retries, while weather and time rows reshape the city for screenshots or route work.
Some limited rows state hardware or certification limits. If a row does not list your platform, do not assume it works elsewhere.
Save notes
Keep a clean save before bulk testing. Several effects linger in the save, so reload that clean file when you want a neutral world for collectible or story work.
FAQ
How do I enter a cheat for this game?
Use the input style listed in the row. Typed PC codes are entered during play, phone cheats are dialed from the keypad, and button cheats use the hardware sequence shown.
Do cheats work on every platform?
No. PC, PlayStation, Xbox, PSP, DS, and mobile releases can use different names or button sequences, so match the platform field before you try a code.
Can cheats affect saves or trophies?
Some cheats can linger in a save and may affect stats or block certain achievements or trophies. Keep a clean save from before cheat use for serious play.
Why did a spawn code not appear?
Spawn codes need open ground, clear road, or open water for the vehicle to appear. Try a wider street or shoreline and confirm you typed the code for the correct platform.
Should I test cheats during missions?
Test in free roam with a separate save. Mission scripts can react poorly to stacked world or police effects.