Ninety-nine lives
Press P during game play and enter the options menu. Highlight the "Resume Game" option and press B, A, C, A, B, A, LS, LS + RS, X(2). A screen with a small skull will appear to confirm correct code entry. Press P. A large skull will appear. The, press A(2), B(2), C(2), LS(2), RS(2), P.