GameShark (PlayStation 2)

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The GameShark 2 is a Game Enhancer device for the Playstation 2. It was the first GameShark created by Mad Catz. Cheat code support was the main focus of this GameShark and 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.

Successor to the first GameShark

The GameShark 2 was essentially the successor to an earlier GameShark which was also released on the Playstation 2, but this GameShark was actually a re-branded Action Replay. The first version 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.

Hardware

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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
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