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The '''Action Replay''' is a cheating device brand made by {{wp|Datel}} that is used for games and systems of all kinds. It is not licensed or endorsed by any game or console manufacturer.  
The '''Action Replay''' is a hexadecimal-based [[cheating]] device brand made by {{wp|Datel}} that is used for games and systems of all kinds. It is not licensed or endorsed by any game or console manufacturer.  


While the [[GameShark]] was the most widely used cheating device in the late 90s, it was actually an Action Replay under a different name. However, Interact, the company whom distributed GameSharks, went bankrupt. After that, {{wp|Mad Catz}} bought the name GameShark, and Action Replays were then sold to the public by their original name.
While the [[GameShark]] was the most widely used cheating device in the late '90s, it was actually a rebranded Action Replay. However, Interact, the company who distributed GameSharks, went bankrupt. After that, {{wp|Mad Catz}} bought the name GameShark, and Action Replays were then sold to the public by their original name. There are currently three different models, the original DS version, the DSi version, and the more current version, the newly released 3DS version. All three versions are compatible with all [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] games released for the Nintendo DS.


==Duo problems==
==Use and function==
In 2005, Datel released a new device for use with both the [[Nintendo]] [[Game Boy Advance]] and [[Nintendo DS]] called the {{wp|Action Replay Duo}} (also known as the Action Replay Max). This new device enabled users to modify GBA games like the ordinary Action Replay for GBA; however, it also had the ability to save your DS games onto a computer using a USB cable. Using this method, users could backup and restore saved game files. However, the device does not recognize any Pokémon save data located in its slot, and has caused much outrage among fans for this reason. Despite numerous updates to the device, there has been no explanation given as to why the device ignores Pokémon games.
Cheating devices such as the Action Replay are primarily used to enable, disable, or modify sections of a particular game's code. By intercepting game code transmission between the game's software and the system's hardware, Action Replay devices can change the gaming experience. The use of cheating devices to modify Pokémon games has been a popular practice since the games' release in the mid-nineties. Popular applications of the device include capturing unobtainable Pokémon, acquiring normally unobtainable items or mass quantities of items, and modifying Pokémon stats.  


==Pokésav==
Although Action Replay can be helpful, it is also known to freeze the game occasionally and to cause minor problems. Codes that simply allow users to change Pokémon, levels, or stats tend to be harmless, however, others like walk through walls or codes rewriting major events in the storyline may result in minor game glitches or corrupt the entire save file.
{{main|Pokésav}}


[[Pokésav]] is a user created program that can generate codes or modify Pokémon {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} save files. Once the user has saved their file to a computer, the program opens the game up and allows the user to change a variety of things in the game, such as money, items in the player's bag, and even the players name. The user can also make the desired changes and then generate an input code for the DS which will do the same thing, only without the use of the save game. However, Pokésav is more commonly used to modify, or outright hack, Pokémon.
If one uses too many codes at once, the probability of freezing rises. If one encounters freezing, it is recommended to disable recently added codes before starting the game up again. Having fewer codes enabled decreases the likelihood of improperly set flags and coding, thus decreasing chances of freezing. When the user turns the game back on, the trigger which prepares the execution of the code may not cause the game to freeze, and if successful, the user will be able to resume play. If the user has used an Action Replay and wishes to play their game without the use of codes or to fix problems and glitches caused by the codes, they can restart their game file.


Pokésav can either modify an already existing Pokémon in the player's game, or create one from scratch. The user can then modify almost anything, including [[Alternate coloration|shininess]], [[effort values]], [[individual values]], [[level]], [[nature]], and even [[ribbons]] or [[contest]] ranks, along with a number of other things. The program can be used to create the perfect Pokémon with no signs of hacking at all.
Incorrect codes may also cause [[Bad Egg|Bad Eggs]] to appear in the games.


===Legitimacy controversy===
Several examples of Action Replay codes include walk through walls, [[event]] codes, and [[Shiny Pokémon]] codes.
Because Pokésav has the ability to create technically perfect Pokémon, a very large number of players are against Pokésav. Most players note that it ruins the entire strategy <!-- strategy? this seems like the wrong word... --> of the game, as well as gives those who spend time {{pkmn|breeding}} and raising their Pokémon through hard work a new hurdle of possibly facing a perfect hacked Pokémon that only took a few minutes to make.
 
==Duo problem==
In 2005, Datel released a new device for use with both the [[Nintendo]] [[Game Boy Advance]] and [[Nintendo DS]] called the {{wp|Action Replay Duo}} (also known as the Action Replay Max). This new device enabled users to modify GBA games like the ordinary Action Replay for GBA; however, it also had the ability to save DS games onto a computer using a USB cable. Using this method, users could backup and restore saved game files. However, the device does not recognize any Pokémon save data located in its slot, and has caused much outrage among fans for this reason. Despite numerous updates to the device, there has been no explanation given as to why the device ignores Pokémon games.
 
==Trivia==
[[Image:Parody legendaries.png|right|thumb|75px|The Groudon and Kyogre parodies]]
*Newer DS Action Replay packages have miscolored Pokémon featured on them. These include {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Mime Jr.}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Giratina}} in its Origin Forme. It's possible they are intentionally miscolored to avoid lawsuits from Nintendo regarding plagiarism.
**Also, in an Action Replay package that was released around the time of Ruby and Sapphire, a parody of {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} took up most of the package. Groudon appeared as a small, red lizard and Kyogre as a small blue whale with a white belly.


==External links==
==External links==
[http://us.codejunkies.com/ Action Replay official website]<br>
* [http://codejunkies.com/ Action Replay official website]
[http://www.pokesav.org/index.htm Pokésav website]
*[[wp:Action Replay|Action Replay on Wikipedia]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 01:48, 3 March 2022

Action Replay DSi

The Action Replay is a hexadecimal-based cheating device brand made by Datel that is used for games and systems of all kinds. It is not licensed or endorsed by any game or console manufacturer.

While the GameShark was the most widely used cheating device in the late '90s, it was actually a rebranded Action Replay. However, Interact, the company who distributed GameSharks, went bankrupt. After that, Mad Catz bought the name GameShark, and Action Replays were then sold to the public by their original name. There are currently three different models, the original DS version, the DSi version, and the more current version, the newly released 3DS version. All three versions are compatible with all Generation IV and Generation V games released for the Nintendo DS.

Use and function

Cheating devices such as the Action Replay are primarily used to enable, disable, or modify sections of a particular game's code. By intercepting game code transmission between the game's software and the system's hardware, Action Replay devices can change the gaming experience. The use of cheating devices to modify Pokémon games has been a popular practice since the games' release in the mid-nineties. Popular applications of the device include capturing unobtainable Pokémon, acquiring normally unobtainable items or mass quantities of items, and modifying Pokémon stats.

Although Action Replay can be helpful, it is also known to freeze the game occasionally and to cause minor problems. Codes that simply allow users to change Pokémon, levels, or stats tend to be harmless, however, others like walk through walls or codes rewriting major events in the storyline may result in minor game glitches or corrupt the entire save file.

If one uses too many codes at once, the probability of freezing rises. If one encounters freezing, it is recommended to disable recently added codes before starting the game up again. Having fewer codes enabled decreases the likelihood of improperly set flags and coding, thus decreasing chances of freezing. When the user turns the game back on, the trigger which prepares the execution of the code may not cause the game to freeze, and if successful, the user will be able to resume play. If the user has used an Action Replay and wishes to play their game without the use of codes or to fix problems and glitches caused by the codes, they can restart their game file.

Incorrect codes may also cause Bad Eggs to appear in the games.

Several examples of Action Replay codes include walk through walls, event codes, and Shiny Pokémon codes.

Duo problem

In 2005, Datel released a new device for use with both the Nintendo Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS called the Action Replay Duo (also known as the Action Replay Max). This new device enabled users to modify GBA games like the ordinary Action Replay for GBA; however, it also had the ability to save DS games onto a computer using a USB cable. Using this method, users could backup and restore saved game files. However, the device does not recognize any Pokémon save data located in its slot, and has caused much outrage among fans for this reason. Despite numerous updates to the device, there has been no explanation given as to why the device ignores Pokémon games.

Trivia

The Groudon and Kyogre parodies
  • Newer DS Action Replay packages have miscolored Pokémon featured on them. These include Piplup, Chimchar, Hippopotas, Mime Jr., Dialga, Palkia, Charizard, and Giratina in its Origin Forme. It's possible they are intentionally miscolored to avoid lawsuits from Nintendo regarding plagiarism.
    • Also, in an Action Replay package that was released around the time of Ruby and Sapphire, a parody of Groudon and Kyogre took up most of the package. Groudon appeared as a small, red lizard and Kyogre as a small blue whale with a white belly.

External links

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