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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]]. 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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[[File:Action Replay Max PS2 Packagiing.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Action Replay Max]]
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The '''[[Action Replay|Action Replay 2]]''' is a [[Game Enhancer]] device for the [[PlayStation 2]]. It was created by [[Datel]]. 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 encrypted codes was to keep cheat codes from competing Game Enhancer software being used. The Action Replay software was stored on a DVD and new cheats would be stored on a standard memory card. Initially, a cheat disc for PlayStation 1 games was included. A automatic game recognition system was added which would automatically select the game that was inserted into the system. There was also multi region DVD player software. Codes were updatable through the use of a Broadband adapter or could be manually entered through use of a controller or standard USB keyboard. Game Saves can be compressed on the memory card or can be transferred to and from a Pen Drive, which is included in some releases.
  
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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The broadband support is somewhat spotty as any broadband provider that uses PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) will not work with this product.
  
==GameShark 2==
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==Older Revisions==
After [[Mad Catz]] aquired the Gameshark name in 2003 it released the [[GameShark 2 (Playstation 2)|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.
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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.  
  
==Features==
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===GameShark 2===
:These are features found on most versions of the Action Replay.
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After [[Mad Catz]] aquired the Gameshark name in 2003 it released the [[GameShark 2 (Playstation 2)|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 2 (Playstation 2)|GameShark]] and Action Replay were competitors in the US market.
* Quick Mode to get right into the action -- unlock all kinds of cheat codes with a button.
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* Go online and for code updates and game saves through your broadband connection.
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==Releases==
* Auto-Game Recognition - Detect games inserted into PS2 and automatically goes the games code list.
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* '''Action Replay 2'''
* Intelligent Codes feature which prevents codes that would interfere with the effects of another code from being activated.
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* '''Action Replay MAX'''
* Memory Card compressor which compresses game saves on a memory card and frees up space.
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* '''Action Replay MAX EVO Edition''' (16, 32, and 64 MB editions) - Standard Action Replay Max version but with flash drive and MAX Drive functionality)
* Region Free DVD player.
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* '''PS2 Action Replay MAX Limited Edition''' (Included a 16MB PS2 memory card)
* Easy and Expert modes which offer assistance or increase options.
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* '''Action Replay Ultimate Codes''' - Action Replay which is made for a single game. Known Releases include:
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** ''Gran Turismo 4''
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** ''True Crime''
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** ''Wrestling Max Pack''
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** ''GTA Max Pack''
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** ''Spider-Man: The Movie''
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** ''Medal of Honor: Frontline''
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** ''Max Payne 2''
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** ''Silent Hill 3''
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** ''Soul Calibur 2''
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** ''Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas''
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** ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''
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** ''Metal Gear Sold 3:Snake Eater''
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** ''Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time''
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** ''Kingdom Hearts & Final Fantasy X''
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** ''Need for Speed: Underground 2''
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** ''Baldur's Gate''
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** ''Dark Alliance II''
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==Screenshots==
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<gallery>
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File:ActionReplayMax PS2 screenshot1.jpg|Game select (Action Replay Max)
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</gallery>
  
 
==Hardware==
 
==Hardware==
 
===Action Replay===
 
===Action Replay===
====AR 2====
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Image:ActionReplay2 PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR2 Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplay2 PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR2 Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplay2Version2Limited8MBMemoryCard PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR2 V2 + 8MB Memory Card Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplay2Version2Limited8MBMemoryCard PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR2 V2 + 8MB Memory Card Packaging
</gallery>
 
 
====Max Edition====
 
<gallery>
 
 
Image:Action Replay Max PS2 Packaging 2.jpg|AR Max Packaging
 
Image:Action Replay Max PS2 Packaging 2.jpg|AR Max Packaging
 
Image:Action Replay Max PS2 Packagiing.jpg|AR Max Packaging
 
Image:Action Replay Max PS2 Packagiing.jpg|AR Max Packaging
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Image:Action Replay MAX.jpg|AR Max Packaging (English)
 
Image:Action Replay Max PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max Upgrade Packaging
 
Image:Action Replay Max PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max Upgrade Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplayMaxUpgradeDisc PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max Upgrade Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplayMaxUpgradeDisc PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max Upgrade Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplay Max PS2 Plus 8MBMemoryCard Packaging 2.jpg|AR Max + 8MB Memory Card Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplay Max PS2 Plus 8MBMemoryCard Packaging 2.jpg|AR Max + 8MB Memory Card Packaging
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Image:Action Replay MAX EVO Edition 16MB.jpg|AR Max Evo + 16MB Memory Card Packaging
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Image:Action Replay MAX Limited Edition 16MB.jpg|AR Max Limited Edition + 16MB Memory Card Packaging
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Image:Action Replay MAX EVO Edition 32MB.jpg|AR Max Evo + 32MB Memory Card Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplayMax32MBMemoryCard PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max + 32MB Memory Card Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplayMax32MBMemoryCard PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max + 32MB Memory Card Packaging
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Image:Action Replay MAX EVO Edition 64MB.jpg|AR Max Evo + 64MB Memory Card Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplayMaxEvoEdition PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max + 16MB Flash Drive Packaging
 
Image:ActionReplayMaxEvoEdition PS2 Packaging.jpg|AR Max + 16MB Flash Drive Packaging
 
</gallery>
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_/ai_98434665 New Article about Gameshark 2 release]
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*[http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/PS2-Action-Replay-MAX---USA__EF000306.aspx Action Replay MAX Official webpage]
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*[http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/PS2-Action-Replay-MAX-Limited-Edition-16MB---USA__EF000075.aspx Action Replay MAX Limited Edition 16MB Official webpage]
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*[http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/PS2-Action-Replay-MAX-EVO-Edition-16MB---USA__EF000071.aspx Action Replay MAX EVO Edition 16MB Official webpage]
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*[http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/PS2-Action-Replay-MAX-EVO-Edition-32MB---USA__EF000322.aspx Action Replay MAX EVO Edition 32MB Official webpage]
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*[http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/PS2-Action-Replay-MAX-EVO-Edition-64MB---USA__EF000323.aspx Action Replay MAX EVO Edition 128MB Official webpage]
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*[http://gear.ign.com/articles/389/389327p1.html IGN article]
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*[http://gear.ign.com/articles/434/434240p1.html IGN article on AR Max]
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{{Action Replay}}
 
{{Action Replay}}
{{GameShark}}
 
 
[[Category:Action Replay]]
 
[[Category:Action Replay]]
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[[Category:GameShark]]

Latest revision as of 03:54, 1 October 2015

Action Replay Max

The Action Replay 2 is a Game Enhancer device for the PlayStation 2. It was created by Datel. 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 encrypted codes was to keep cheat codes from competing Game Enhancer software being used. The Action Replay software was stored on a DVD and new cheats would be stored on a standard memory card. Initially, a cheat disc for PlayStation 1 games was included. A automatic game recognition system was added which would automatically select the game that was inserted into the system. There was also multi region DVD player software. Codes were updatable through the use of a Broadband adapter or could be manually entered through use of a controller or standard USB keyboard. Game Saves can be compressed on the memory card or can be transferred to and from a Pen Drive, which is included in some releases.

The broadband support is somewhat spotty as any broadband provider that uses PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) will not work with this product.

Older Revisions

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.

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.

Releases

  • Action Replay 2
  • Action Replay MAX
  • Action Replay MAX EVO Edition (16, 32, and 64 MB editions) - Standard Action Replay Max version but with flash drive and MAX Drive functionality)
  • PS2 Action Replay MAX Limited Edition (Included a 16MB PS2 memory card)
  • Action Replay Ultimate Codes - Action Replay which is made for a single game. Known Releases include:
    • Gran Turismo 4
    • True Crime
    • Wrestling Max Pack
    • GTA Max Pack
    • Spider-Man: The Movie
    • Medal of Honor: Frontline
    • Max Payne 2
    • Silent Hill 3
    • Soul Calibur 2
    • Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas
    • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
    • Metal Gear Sold 3:Snake Eater
    • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    • Kingdom Hearts & Final Fantasy X
    • Need for Speed: Underground 2
    • Baldur's Gate
    • Dark Alliance II

Screenshots

Hardware

Action Replay

Other Packages

GameShark

External Links


Action Replay
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