We all know about partying like it's 1999, but what about gaming like it's 1999? The folks over at Irrational Games, the studio behind the new BioShock: Infinite, which was just released today, decided to go a little retro and include a hidden game mode for the most hardcore gamers.

By default, the game starts out with the normal Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties, with "1999 Mode" made available only after you beat the game. But if you enter in one these secret Konami codes provided below, you can gain instant access to the locked mode.
PC Code
- Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, (Cancel key), (Confirm key)
Xbox 360 Code
- Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A
PS3 Code
- Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, O, X

So, why is it called "1999 Mode" exactly?
Apparently, several employees over at Irrational Games worked on System Shock 2, which was release in 1999, so this is a kickback to that. And like in System Shock 2, "1999 Mode" will make things tougher because the player will be forced to make decisions that cannot be reversed—and can even make the game unbeatable.
Now, if you haven't already seen the badass trailer, check it out below. The game is getting unbelievably great reviews—better than I've ever seen before—so I'm pretty stoked to get my hands on it soon.
Want some more old school Konami code action? Check out the secret code for Netflix on your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 to unlock the hidden menu.
Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level? Jump-start your career with our Premium A-to-Z Microsoft Excel Training Bundle from the new Gadget Hacks Shop and get lifetime access to more than 40 hours of Basic to Advanced instruction on functions, formula, tools, and more.
Other worthwhile deals to check out:
- 97% off The Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle
- 98% off The 2021 Accounting Mastery Bootcamp Bundle
- 99% off The 2021 All-in-One Data Scientist Mega Bundle
- 59% off XSplit VCam: Lifetime Subscription (Windows)
- 98% off The 2021 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle
- 62% off MindMaster Mind Mapping Software: Perpetual License
- 41% off NetSpot Home Wi-Fi Analyzer: Lifetime Upgrades
Be the First to Comment
Share Your Thoughts