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The '''[[GameShark | [[File:Gameshark PS2 Packaging.jpg|thumb|right|160px|The first incarnation GameShark]] | ||
The '''[[GameShark]]''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] device for the PlayStation 2. The first version was created by [[Datel]]. The successor, the GameShark 2 was the first GameShark created by [[Mad Catz]]. Cheat code support was the main focus of the GameShark. | |||
In the GameShark 2 the codes were in encrypted form to prevent the use of codes on other Game Enhancers. There was also a memory card manager which allows for the compressing and uncompressing of game saves, and a region free DVD player. The software came on a DVD and new codes could be saved to a memory card. A special memory card was also included which contained game saves for several games. | |||
Early versions of the GameShark 2 are incompatible with later generation PS2's. Unfortunately, the only option was to find a older PS2 or contact Mad Catz and get a replacement disc. | Early versions of the GameShark 2 are incompatible with later generation PS2's. Unfortunately, the only option was to find a older PS2 or contact Mad Catz and get a replacement disc. | ||
== | ==Action Replay 2 & GameShark 2== | ||
An earlier GameShark, which was simply called GameShark, was released on the PlayStation 2. After Mad Catz aquired the Gameshark name in 2003 it released the Gameshark 2 in March. Datel then released the [[Action Replay 2 (Playstation 2)|Action Replay 2]] in the US under the Action replay label. Thus, for the first time the GameShark and Action Replay were competitors in the US market. The first version of GameShark 2 released was referred to as version 3.0. | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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* Memory card manager with a data compressor which allows the user to pack more data onto a memory card. | * Memory card manager with a data compressor which allows the user to pack more data onto a memory card. | ||
* Packed with hundreds of game saves to download onto your memory card. | * Packed with hundreds of game saves to download onto your memory card. | ||
==Releases== | |||
*'''GameShark''' | |||
*'''GameShark 2''' | |||
*'''GameShark 2005 Greatest Hits''' | |||
*'''GameShark Sampler''' | |||
==Screenshots== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:GameShark2V4-1 PS2 Titlescreen.jpg|GameShark 2 Title screen | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
===GameShark=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Gameshark PS2 Packaging.jpg|GameShark box | |||
</gallery> | |||
===GameShark 2=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Gameshark2 PS2 Packaging.gif|GameShark 2 packaging | |||
File:Gameshark2 PS2 Packaging 2.jpg|GameShark 2 box | |||
File:Gameshark2 PS2 Packaging 3.jpg|GameShark 2 packaging | |||
File:GameShark216MBMegaMemory PS2 Packaging.gif|GameShark 2 packaging | |||
File:GameShark2 PS2 Packaging4.jpg|GameShark 2 packaging | |||
File:GameSharkPS2GreatestHits10Games2005 PS2 Packaging.jpg|GameShark 2005 Greatest Hits packaging | |||
File:GameSharkSamplerGS2 PS2 box.jpg|GameShark Sampler | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_/ai_98434665 News Article about Gameshark 2 release] | *[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_/ai_98434665 News Article about Gameshark 2 release] | ||
{{GameShark}} | {{GameShark}} | ||
[[Category:GameShark]] | [[Category:GameShark]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:57, 1 October 2015
The GameShark is a Game Enhancer device for the PlayStation 2. The first version was created by Datel. The successor, the GameShark 2 was the first GameShark created by Mad Catz. Cheat code support was the main focus of the GameShark.
In the GameShark 2 the codes were in encrypted form to prevent the use of codes on other Game Enhancers. There was also a memory card manager which allows for the compressing and uncompressing of game saves, and a region free DVD player. The software came on a DVD and new codes could be saved to a memory card. A special memory card was also included which contained game saves for several games.
Early versions of the GameShark 2 are incompatible with later generation PS2's. Unfortunately, the only option was to find a older PS2 or contact Mad Catz and get a replacement disc.
Action Replay 2 & GameShark 2
An earlier GameShark, which was simply called GameShark, was released on the PlayStation 2. After Mad Catz aquired the Gameshark name in 2003 it released the Gameshark 2 in March. Datel then released the Action Replay 2 in the US under the Action replay label. Thus, for the first time the GameShark and Action Replay were competitors in the US market. The first version of GameShark 2 released was referred to as version 3.0.
Features
- These are features found in most GameShark incarnations.
- Broadband enabled for quick code updates.
- Menu screen with 3D graphics and sound.
- USB storage device reader.
- Download cheats list from GameShark.com to USB pen drive to update code list.
- PSP reader that allows user to transfer game saves between PSP and PS2 for storage on memory card and Memory Stick Duo.
- Memory card manager with a data compressor which allows the user to pack more data onto a memory card.
- Packed with hundreds of game saves to download onto your memory card.
Releases
- GameShark
- GameShark 2
- GameShark 2005 Greatest Hits
- GameShark Sampler
Screenshots
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GameShark 2 Title screen
Hardware
GameShark
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GameShark box
GameShark 2
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GameShark 2 packaging
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GameShark 2 box
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GameShark 2 packaging
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GameShark 2 packaging
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GameShark 2 packaging
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GameShark 2005 Greatest Hits packaging
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GameShark Sampler
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 |