Difference between revisions of "Action Replay"
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'''Action Replay''' is the brand name of a series of devices created by [[Datel]], primarily used for changing the behavior of video games. It's been released on a variety of consoles starting with the Commodore 64 version which was released in the late 80's. The [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Dreamcast]] versions were released as the [[Gameshark]] in the US. Versions were released for [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Game Gear]], Sega Saturn, and Sega Dreamcast. | '''Action Replay''' is the brand name of a series of devices created by [[Datel]], primarily used for changing the behavior of video games. It's been released on a variety of consoles starting with the Commodore 64 version which was released in the late 80's. The [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sega Dreamcast]] versions were released as the [[Gameshark]] in the US. Versions were released for [[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Game Gear]], Sega Saturn, and Sega Dreamcast. | ||
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==Known Releases on Sega Systems== | ==Known Releases on Sega Systems== | ||
| − | *[[Sega Master System]]: Pro Action Replay | + | *[[Sega Master System]]: Released in UK and Germany. Pro Action Replay |
*[[Sega Game Gear]]: Pro Action Replay | *[[Sega Game Gear]]: Pro Action Replay | ||
*[[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]: Action Replay, Pro Action Replay, Pro Action Replay 2 | *[[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]: Action Replay, Pro Action Replay, Pro Action Replay 2 | ||
| − | *[[Sega Saturn]]: Pro Action Replay (also available with 4M RAM expansion) | + | *[[Sega Saturn]]: Pro Action Replay, (also available with 4M RAM expansion), Action Replay Plus |
*[[Sega Dreamcast]]: Action Replay CDX | *[[Sega Dreamcast]]: Action Replay CDX | ||
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===Master System Version=== | ===Master System Version=== | ||
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===Mega Drive Version=== | ===Mega Drive Version=== | ||
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===Saturn Version=== | ===Saturn Version=== | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 29 November 2010
File:ProActionReplay2 MD box.jpg
Pro Action Replay 2 cartridge for Sega Mega Drive.
Action Replay is the brand name of a series of devices created by Datel, primarily used for changing the behavior of video games. It's been released on a variety of consoles starting with the Commodore 64 version which was released in the late 80's. The Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast versions were released as the Gameshark in the US. Versions were released for Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear, Sega Saturn, and Sega Dreamcast.
Contents
Typical features
General:
- With the Action Replay, users can obtain objects that are not obtainable during normal gameplay.
- Action Replay allows users to have infinite amounts of limited resources, such as lives, time, money, or ammunition.
- Action Replay lets users access levels that are not normally available (most of these levels were usually used for beta testing, or were removed from normal gameplay).
- Action Replay can activate programmer menus usually named "[Debug Menus" that can be accessed with the correct parameter enabled that are normally unavailable to the player. Some functions/features that are usually included can be of great benefit to the player, such as access to Level Warps, Invincibility, various Test modes and unlocking various game features in an instant.
Known Releases on Sega Systems
- Sega Master System: Released in UK and Germany. Pro Action Replay
- Sega Game Gear: Pro Action Replay
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Action Replay, Pro Action Replay, Pro Action Replay 2
- Sega Saturn: Pro Action Replay, (also available with 4M RAM expansion), Action Replay Plus
- Sega Dreamcast: Action Replay CDX
Physical Scans
Master System Version
EU cart (Pro)
Game Gear Version
Mega Drive Version
EU cover (Pro)
Saturn Version
Front of box (Plus)
Back of box (Plus)
Dreamcast Version
See also
External links
- CodeJunkies.com – Official Action Replay website