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The '''GameShark''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] for Gameboy Advance. It allows the user to enter cheat codes and download gamesaves. It comes with software that allows for users to download new cheat codes, or enter them manually with a keyboard.
[[File:GameSharkFirstModel GBA cartridge.jpg|thumb|right|160px|InterAct GameShark cartridge]]
The '''GameShark''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] for Game Boy Advance. It allows the user to enter cheat codes and download gamesaves. It comes with software that allows for users to download new cheat codes, or enter them manually with a keyboard.


Version 1 was actually a rebranded [[Action Replay (Gameboy Advance)|Action Replay]] until [[InterAct]] sold the GameShark brand name to [[Mad Catz]]. Mad Catz promptly released it's own GameShark as Version 2.
Version 1 was actually a rebranded [[Action Replay (Game Boy Advance)|Action Replay]] until [[InterAct]] sold the GameShark brand name to [[Mad Catz]]. Mad Catz promptly released it's own GameShark as Version 2.


==Releases==
==Releases==
InterAct released a single model, while Mad Catz released two. The first Mad Catz model was a white cartridge with a looped handle. This version was incompatible with the GBASP. The second and final had a similar design, but was black instead of white.
For the GameBoy Advance, InterAct released a single model, while MadCatz released three models. The 1st GBA model to be released was the 2001 InterAct GameShark. After that, MadCatz released the 1st GameShark SP for GBA in 2003. This is known as the 2nd GBA model. The GameShark SP devices are known as Karabiner GameSharks. All 3 models have 12 digits of code per line instead of 8, like the 1st model. The 1st model is similar to an Action Replay. the 3rd GBA model was released in 2004 with continued prodution in 2005. This MadCatz model was a white cartridge with a looped handle. This version came with PC syncing software and a USB cable but was incompatible with the GBASP. The 4th model had a similar design, but was black instead of white, and came with no software or a cable to use on the PC. This version was released in 2006 with continued production into 2007.
 
*'''GameShark''' (InterAct)
*'''GameShark''' (Mad Catz)
*'''GameShark SP'''
 
==Screenshots==
<gallery>
File:Gsa1.png|The switch (Model 1)
File:GameSharkModel1 Screen02.png|Main menu (Model 1)
</gallery>


==Hardware==
==Hardware==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:GameShark GBA packaging.jpg|First Model Gameshark
File:GameShark GBA Packaging 2.jpg|GameShark (1st model) box - 2001
Image:GameShark SP.gif|Third Model Gameshark
File:GameSharkFirstModel GBA cartridge.jpg|GameShark (1st model) cartridge - 2001
Image:GameShark GBA Packaging 2.jpg|First  Model GameShark Packaging
File:GameSharkSPFourthModel GBA box.jpg|GameShark SP (2nd model) box
Image:GameShark GBA packaging 5.jpg|First  Model GameShark Packaging
File:GameShark GBA Packaging 3.jpg|GameShark SP (2nd model) packaging - 2003
Image:GameShark GBA packaging 4.jpg|Second Model GameShark Packaging
File:GameSharkFourthModel GBA cartridge.JPG|GameShark SP (2nd model) cartridge - 2003
Image:Gameshark GBA Packaging.jpg|Third Model GameShark packaging
File:GameSharkSecondModel GBA box.JPG|GameShark SP (3rd model) Sealed Tin
Image:GameShark GBA Packaging 3.jpg|GameShark Packaging
File:GameSharkSecondModel GBA box2.JPG|GameShark SP (3rd model) (alternate box)
File:GameShark GBA packaging 4.jpg|GameShark SP (3rd model) packaging
File:GameSharkSecondModel GBA cartridge.JPG|GameShark SP (3rd model) 2004 and 2005 cartridges
File:Gameshark GBA Packaging.jpg|GameShark SP (4th model) 2007 box
File:GameShark_SP.gif|GameShark SP (4th model) cartridge
File:GameShark_SP_(GBA)_-_2006_and_2007.jpg| GameShark SP (4th model) 2006 and 2007 cartridges
 
 
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://store.gameshark.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=2&idCategory=140 GameShark Store]
*[http://store.gameshark.com/ GameShark Store]
 


{{GameShark}}
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[[Category:GameShark]]
[[Category:GameShark]]

Latest revision as of 04:31, 15 April 2024

InterAct GameShark cartridge

The GameShark is a Game Enhancer for Game Boy Advance. It allows the user to enter cheat codes and download gamesaves. It comes with software that allows for users to download new cheat codes, or enter them manually with a keyboard.

Version 1 was actually a rebranded Action Replay until InterAct sold the GameShark brand name to Mad Catz. Mad Catz promptly released it's own GameShark as Version 2.

Releases

For the GameBoy Advance, InterAct released a single model, while MadCatz released three models. The 1st GBA model to be released was the 2001 InterAct GameShark. After that, MadCatz released the 1st GameShark SP for GBA in 2003. This is known as the 2nd GBA model. The GameShark SP devices are known as Karabiner GameSharks. All 3 models have 12 digits of code per line instead of 8, like the 1st model. The 1st model is similar to an Action Replay. the 3rd GBA model was released in 2004 with continued prodution in 2005. This MadCatz model was a white cartridge with a looped handle. This version came with PC syncing software and a USB cable but was incompatible with the GBASP. The 4th model had a similar design, but was black instead of white, and came with no software or a cable to use on the PC. This version was released in 2006 with continued production into 2007.

  • GameShark (InterAct)
  • GameShark (Mad Catz)
  • GameShark SP

Screenshots

  • The switch (Model 1)

    The switch (Model 1)

  • Main menu (Model 1)

    Main menu (Model 1)

Hardware

  • GameShark (1st model) box - 2001

    GameShark (1st model) box - 2001

  • GameShark (1st model) cartridge - 2001

    GameShark (1st model) cartridge - 2001

  • GameShark SP (2nd model) box

    GameShark SP (2nd model) box

  • GameShark SP (2nd model) packaging - 2003

    GameShark SP (2nd model) packaging - 2003

  • GameShark SP (2nd model) cartridge - 2003

    GameShark SP (2nd model) cartridge - 2003

  • GameShark SP (3rd model) Sealed Tin

    GameShark SP (3rd model) Sealed Tin

  • GameShark SP (3rd model) (alternate box)

    GameShark SP (3rd model) (alternate box)

  • GameShark SP (3rd model) packaging

    GameShark SP (3rd model) packaging

  • GameShark SP (3rd model) 2004 and 2005 cartridges

    GameShark SP (3rd model) 2004 and 2005 cartridges

  • GameShark SP (4th model) 2007 box

    GameShark SP (4th model) 2007 box

  • GameShark SP (4th model) cartridge

    GameShark SP (4th model) cartridge

  • GameShark SP (4th model) 2006 and 2007 cartridges

    GameShark SP (4th model) 2006 and 2007 cartridges

External Links

GameShark
Consoles
PlayStation - Saturn - Nintendo 64 - Dreamcast - PlayStation 2 - GameCube - Xbox - Xbox 360 - PlayStation 3 - Wii
Portables
Game Boy - Game Boy Advance - Nintendo DS - PSP
Other
PC
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