Originally, cheats were implemented by game programmers for playtesting purposes. It is unclear whether the first cheats (or “backdoors”, as they were originally known as) were included into the released games deliberately, or if they were inadvertedly left in by the programmers.
The benefit they have on gameplay itself is questionable. If you give a youngster the code for the final level the very same day he bought the game, chances are he will use it, and that’s 45 US$ out of the window. And there is no substitute for the feeling of actually completing a game all by yourself. On the other hand, used with measure, cheats can enhance the gaming experience, setting to right the unfair loss of lives, and so on. Those looking for cheats can find a huge collection at the Cheatcodes website. Besides providing cheats and codes for the most popular game systems available today, some classic platforms are contemplated as well. These include the Commodore Amiga and the Atari Jaguar, which many regard as the first 32-bit machine. The most popular cheats are prominently featured, and it is possible to browse by platform. The newest additions to the database are also highlighted on the main page. 
