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The [[Action Replay|Action Replay 2]] is a [[Game Enhancer]] device for the Playstation 2. It was created by [[Datel]] but was distributed in the US region as the [[GameShark]] for a short time. It supported cheat code entry but did not have tools for creating them. This was also the first Action Replay to use encrypted codes. The use of encryted codes was to keep cheat codes from competing Game Enhancer software being used. This Action Replay used a DVD and saved the cheats to a standard memory card.
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The [[Action Replay|Action Replay 2]] is a [[Game Enhancer]] device for the Playstation 2. It was created by [[Datel]] but was distributed in the US region as the [[GameShark]] for a short time. It supported cheat code entry but did not have tools for creating them. This was also the first Action Replay to use encrypted codes. The use of encryted codes was to keep cheat codes from competing Game Enhancer software being used. This Action Replay used a DVD and saved the cheats to a standard memory card. Initially, a cheat disc for Playstation 1 games was included.
  
 
Unfortunately, certain older versions of the Action Replay became incompatible with some revisions of the Playstation 2. This was only correctable by getting a replacement disc from Datel. The broadband support was also spotty as any broadband provider that uses PPPoE (point to point protocol over ethernet) will not work with this product.
 
Unfortunately, certain older versions of the Action Replay became incompatible with some revisions of the Playstation 2. This was only correctable by getting a replacement disc from Datel. The broadband support was also spotty as any broadband provider that uses PPPoE (point to point protocol over ethernet) will not work with this product.
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_/ai_98434665 New Article about Gameshark 2 release]
 
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_/ai_98434665 New Article about Gameshark 2 release]
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*[http://gear.ign.com/articles/389/389327p1.html IGN article]
  
 
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Revision as of 00:29, 15 November 2008

The Action Replay 2 is a Game Enhancer device for the Playstation 2. It was created by Datel but was distributed in the US region as the GameShark for a short time. It supported cheat code entry but did not have tools for creating them. This was also the first Action Replay to use encrypted codes. The use of encryted codes was to keep cheat codes from competing Game Enhancer software being used. This Action Replay used a DVD and saved the cheats to a standard memory card. Initially, a cheat disc for Playstation 1 games was included.

Unfortunately, certain older versions of the Action Replay became incompatible with some revisions of the Playstation 2. This was only correctable by getting a replacement disc from Datel. The broadband support was also spotty as any broadband provider that uses PPPoE (point to point protocol over ethernet) will not work with this product.

GameShark 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.

Features

These are features found on most versions of the Action Replay.
  • Quick Mode to get right into the action -- unlock all kinds of cheat codes with a button.
  • Go online and for code updates and game saves through your broadband connection.
  • Auto-Game Recognition - Detect games inserted into PS2 and automatically goes the games code list.
  • Intelligent Codes feature which prevents codes that would interfere with the effects of another code from being activated.
  • Memory Card compressor which compresses game saves on a memory card and frees up space.
  • Region Free DVD player.
  • Easy and Expert modes which offer assistance or increase options.

Hardware

Action Replay

AR 2

Max Edition

Other Packages

GameShark

External Links

Action Replay
PC
Commodore 64 - Amiga - MS-DOS PC
Consoles
NES - Master System - Super Nintendo - Genesis - PlayStation - Saturn - Nintendo 64 - Dreamcast - PlayStation 2 - Xbox - Gamecube - Wii
Portables
Game Boy - Game Gear - Game Boy Advance - DS - PSP - 3DS
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