Armored Core Cheats (and Other Cool Stuff)
| EFFECT | CHEAT |
| First person view | While playing a game, press Square + Triangle + Start and the game will be paused. Then, press Start to resume the game with the new camera angle. |
| Fixed camera view | While playing a game, press Circle + X + Start and the game will be paused. Then, press Start to resume the game with the camera fixed at the present location. |
| Return to default view | To return to the default view, press Start to pause the game, then press Start to resume the game. |
| Alternate emblem backgrounds | Highlight an emblem and enter the edit screen. Then, hold L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 and press Select. |
| Change pilot name | Enter the garage and highlight the "Change AC Name" option. Now hold L2 + R2 + Right, then hold X and quickly hold Square. |
| No limit bonus | Complete over 100 sorties with a greater than 90% win record and an over all rating of 98% or more. Then, unlimited leg weight points, core weight points, and generator output points will be allowed. Note: Ignore the overweight warning. |
| Death bonuses | Intentionally die with less than -50,000 credits. Then, the game will restart from the first level with all items gained in the previous game. If done correctly, your pilot name will change to "Rebel" followed by three random numbers. The first time this is done, the radar will become a grid system and will detect incoming missiles. The fourth time this is done, the rear weapon may be fired while in motion. The sixth time that this is done, available energy will be doubled. Additionally, a ball may be fired from the laserblade by firing the blade, then pressing Jump. |