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The '''[[GameShark|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.
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.
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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.
==Screenshots==
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File:GameShark2V4-1 PS2 Titlescreen.jpg|GameShark 2 Title screen
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==Hardware==
==Hardware==
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==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]


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Revision as of 23:40, 30 September 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.

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.

Screenshots

Hardware

GameShark

GameShark 2

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
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