Level Select!
At the title screen, highlight R-Type or highlight R-Type 2 and quickly press L2,L2,L2,L2,L2,L2,L2,L2,L2,L2,R2,R2,R2,R2,R2,R2,R2, R2,R2,R2. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a confirming sound. Pause the game and you'll find a stage select screen
Slow It
Down To slow down your ship , pause the game. Then hold L2 and press Right, Up, Right, Up, Down, Left
Speed It Up
To speed-up your ship, pause the game. Then hold L2 and press Right, Up, Right, Up, Down, Left, Down, Left, Circle