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 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.
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
External Links
| GameShark |
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| 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 |