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| title=Action Replay
 
| title=Action Replay
 
| maker=[[Datel]]
 
| maker=[[Datel]]
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| type=Cheat tool
 
| madefor=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
 
| madefor=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
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| md_date_us=1991
 
| md_date_us=1991
| md_rrp_us=69 / $89 (Pro) {{fileref|GamePro US 035.pdf|page=16}}
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| md_rrp_us=69{{magref|gamepro|35|16}}
| md_date_uk=1991-11
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| md_date_us_1=199x
| md_rrp_uk=49.99 {{fileref|MeanMachines UK 13.pdf|page=12}}
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| md_rrp_us_1=89{{magref|gamepro|35|16}}
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| md_type_us_1=Pro
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| md_date_uk=1991-11{{magref|segapower|24|18}}
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| md_rrp_uk=49.99{{magref|mm|13|12}}{{magref|segapower|26|65}}
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| md_date_uk_1=1992
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| md_rrp_uk_1=39.99{{magref|megatech|7|15}}
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| md_type_uk_1=Pro
 
| md_date_de=199x
 
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| md_rrp_de=149,-{{magref|segamagazin|2|73}}
 
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{{stub}}Another in the line of the ''[[Action Replay]]'' accessories, this one is for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. The ''Action Replay'' is a cheat device created by [[Datel]] without a license from [[Sega]].
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{{stub}}'''''Action Replay''''' is a cheat device created for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It was originally released by [[Datel]] in the United Kingdom in late 1991, and was the latest in a line of cheat devices which continue to this day.
  
Several versions of the Mega Drive ''Action Replay'' were produced, a standard ''Action Replay'', ''Pro Version Action Replay'', ''Pro Action Replay'' and ''Pro Action Replay 2'' (the latter sometimes dropping the "2"). The devices are largely identical (though shipped with different code sheets), however the "Pro" models allow users to find their own codes, a staple feature in ''Action Replay'' devices moving forward. There are many packaging variants but aside from the aforementioned code finding feature, the cartridges are the same.
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The Mega Drive Action Replay was the first cheat device to be released for the console, pre-dating the [[Game Genie (Mega Drive)|Game Genie]] by the best part of a year. Unlike the Game Genie, however, no Action Replay cartridges were ever licensed or endorsed by Sega, though unlike rivals [[Nintendo]], the company did not actively seek to prevent such devices from being sold.
  
Unlike its [[Pro Action Replay (Game Gear)|Game Gear]] and [[Pro Action Replay (Master System)|Master System counterparts]] the Mega Drive ''Action Replay'' was released in North America, though was unable to find the same level of success as the ''[[Game Genie (Mega Drive)|Game Genie]]''.
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==Hardware==
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Several versions of the Mega Drive Action Replay exist and many more packaging variants were created, however the core functionality of the cartridge remains the same. In addition to the standard Action Replay cartridge, Datel released the '''Pro Version Action Replay''' (which introduced a cheat finding feature), '''Pro Action Replay''' and '''Pro Action Replay 2''' (the latter sometimes dropping the "2", but otherwise includes some "built-in" cheats for popular games).
  
==Promotional material==
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All versions of the Action Replay act as a pass-through device between the Mega Drive console and a game cartridge, intercepting signals and adjusting how the game runs depending on what codes have been added by the player. As a side-effect of this design, Action Replays also act as region converters, allowing Japanese games to be played on Western systems (likely a key part of its success in Europe). In addition, Datel provided regularly cheat books containing game codes.
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Unlike its [[Pro Action Replay (Game Gear)|Game Gear]] and [[Pro Action Replay (Master System)|Master System counterparts]] the Mega Drive Action Replay was released in North America, though was unable to find the same level of success as the Game Genie.
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==Code list scans==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:ProActionReplay GenesisMasterSystemGameGear Flyer.jpg|Flyer
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 01 Front.jpg
File:ProActionReplay Genesis Flyer2.jpg|Flyer
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 02 Front.jpg
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 03 Front.jpg
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 04 Front.jpg
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 05 Front.jpg
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 06 Front.jpg
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ActionReplay MD CodeList 07 Front.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Gallery==
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Promotional material}}
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==Photo gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:ActionReplay MD.jpg|Action Replay
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ActionReplay MD.jpg|Action Replay
File:ProVersionActionReplay MD Cart.jpg|Pro Version Action Replay
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ProVersionActionReplay MD Cart.jpg|Pro Version Action Replay
File:ProActionReplay MD Cart.jpg|Pro Action Replay
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ProActionReplay MD Cart.jpg|Pro Action Replay
File:ProActionReplay2 MD EU cart.jpg|Pro Action Replay 2
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ProActionReplay2 MD EU cart.jpg|Pro Action Replay 2
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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| segapower_source={{num|26|page=65}}
 
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Revision as of 14:24, 11 June 2020

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ActionReplay MD.jpg

ActionReplay MD title.png

Action Replay
Made for: Sega Mega Drive
Manufacturer: Datel
Type: Cheat tool
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
$6969[1]
Sega Mega Drive
US
(Pro)
$8989[1]
Sega Mega Drive
DE
DM 149,-149,-[6]
Sega Mega Drive
ES
Sega Mega Drive
UK
£49.9949.99[3][4]
Sega Mega Drive
UK
(Pro)
£39.9939.99[5]

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Action Replay is a cheat device created for the Sega Mega Drive. It was originally released by Datel in the United Kingdom in late 1991, and was the latest in a line of cheat devices which continue to this day.

The Mega Drive Action Replay was the first cheat device to be released for the console, pre-dating the Game Genie by the best part of a year. Unlike the Game Genie, however, no Action Replay cartridges were ever licensed or endorsed by Sega, though unlike rivals Nintendo, the company did not actively seek to prevent such devices from being sold.

Hardware

Several versions of the Mega Drive Action Replay exist and many more packaging variants were created, however the core functionality of the cartridge remains the same. In addition to the standard Action Replay cartridge, Datel released the Pro Version Action Replay (which introduced a cheat finding feature), Pro Action Replay and Pro Action Replay 2 (the latter sometimes dropping the "2", but otherwise includes some "built-in" cheats for popular games).

All versions of the Action Replay act as a pass-through device between the Mega Drive console and a game cartridge, intercepting signals and adjusting how the game runs depending on what codes have been added by the player. As a side-effect of this design, Action Replays also act as region converters, allowing Japanese games to be played on Western systems (likely a key part of its success in Europe). In addition, Datel provided regularly cheat books containing game codes.

Unlike its Game Gear and Master System counterparts the Mega Drive Action Replay was released in North America, though was unable to find the same level of success as the Game Genie.

Code list scans

Magazine articles

Main article: Action Replay (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Action Replay (Mega Drive)/Promotional material.

Photo gallery

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
MegaTech (UK)
87
[5]
Sega Power (UK)
75
[4]
Sega Mega Drive
81
Based on
2 reviews

Action Replay (Mega Drive)

Mega Drive, US
ActionReplay MD US Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, US (Pro Version)
ProVersionActionReplay MD US Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, UK
ActionReplay EU MD box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, UK (Pro Version)
ProVersionActionReplayPro MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, UK (Pro)
ProActionReplay MD UK Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, UK (Pro Version) (alt)
ProVersionActionReplay MD UK Box Alt.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, UK (Pro) (alt)
ProActionReplay MD UK Box Alt.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, UK (Pro 2)
ProActionReplay2 MD EU boxfront.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, DE (Pro)
ProActionReplay MD DE Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, DE (Pro 2)
ProActionReplay2 MD DE Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, ES (Pro)
ProActionReplay MD ES Box.jpg
Cover

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