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| maker=[[EMS Industrial Ltd.]]
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| maker=[[EMS]]
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| type=Cheat tool
 
| madefor=[[Sega Saturn]]
 
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{{stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a cartridge developed by [[EMS]] for the [[Sega Saturn]] as an upgrade to the [[Pro Action Replay (Saturn)|Pro Action Replay]]. The cartridge has a wide array of features that make it a highly useful and sought-after accessory for Saturn owners, particularly those with non-Japanese systems.
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==Hardware==
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All versions of the cartridge have four basic abilities: to enable the console to [[Saturn Region Converter|play games from all regions]]; to function as either a 1MB or a 4MB [[Extended RAM Cartridge]] for use with more demanding games; to function as a [[Saturn Backup Memory]] cartridge; and, like many other products for various systems with the name Action Replay, to activate cheats for many particular games. Older versions only support 1MB RAM.
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In addition to these functions, the original incarnation of the cartridge included a communications port that enables one to link their Saturn to a PC for other purposes. This is not present in all versions of the cartridge, especially not newer editions.
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The cartridge has always been highly popular among Saturn fans, as its multiple functions means that it very rarely has to be swapped with another cartridge or removed from the console at all (Although the game [[Die Hard Trilogy]] is reported to have conflicts with it). It was kept in production for many years after the Saturn’s demise and is still fairly easy to find, though the original version with the communications port is much more rare and highly valued. Nonetheless, apparently, the circuitry is still present in all versions of the cartridge, and the port can be re-added through alterations to the cartridge{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20100606195528/http://www.gamingenterprisesinc.com/DataLink/ARP.html}}.
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==History==
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Although the cartridge is marketed as having been made by EMS, there appears to have been a connection to [[Datel]], who own the Action Replay trademark; Datel sold the cartridge as the Pro Action Replay in markets such as the UK, although EMS ship worldwide. It remains to be confirmed whether newer cartridges, which are still fairly prevalent for a product of such an age, are/were made by EMS or anyone connected; or whether they are simply clones.
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==Physical scans==
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU (Four in One with comms)
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| front=Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Box Front.jpg
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| back=Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| cart=Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Front.jpg
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| cartback=
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}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU (Four in One with comms; 4M)
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| front=ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Front Coms.jpg
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| back=ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Back Coms.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| cart=Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Front.jpg
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| cartback=
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}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU (4M)
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| front=ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Front.jpg
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| back=ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| cart=ActionReplayPlus SAT.jpg
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| cartback=ActionReplayPlus SAT Back.jpg
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| cart2=ActionReplay4MBPlus Saturn Black.jpg
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| cartback2=ActionReplay4MBPlus Saturn Black Back.jpg
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| manual=Arp sat manual.pdf
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}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU (4M; newer)
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| front=ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Front Alt.jpg
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| back=
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| spinemissing=
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| cart=ActionReplayPlus Saturn Cart Alt.jpg
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU ([[Datel]])
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| front=
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| back=
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| spinemissing=
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| cart=4In1ProActionReplay saturn eu cart.jpg
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| cartback=4In1ProActionReplay saturn eu cart Back.jpg
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}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=US ([[Madness]])
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| front=UM Replay Pro Box Front.jpg
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| back=UM Replay Pro Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=
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| cart=UM Replay Pro Front.jpg
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| cartback=UM Replay Pro Back.jpg
 
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The '''Action Replay Plus''' is a cartridge for the [[Sega Saturn]] that adds various features while it is plugged in. The cartridge:
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==External links==
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* enables the console to [[Saturn Region Converter|play games from all regions]];
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/19980702091439/http://www.ems-ind.com.hk/sat/index.htm EMS product list] (archive)  
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* can function as a 1 MB or a 4 MB expansion to the system’s RAM for more demanding games (instead of the RAM-only cartridges included with some of these games or sold separately);
 
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* can store copies of saved games from the built-in memory (rather than being writable directly from games, as is the [[Saturn Backup Memory]] cartridge);
 
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* offers, like many other products for various systems with the name “Action Replay”, the ability to activate cheats for various games;
 
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* and, in its original incarnation, includes a communications port that enables one to link their Saturn to a PC for other purposes.
 
  
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The cartridge has always been highly popular among Saturn fans for these reasons. It can still be purchased, as it appears to have been cloned and kept in production by sources who probably have little to no relation to the original manufacturer, one “EMS Industrial Ltd.” However, few to none(?) of these modern clones possess the communications port, making the original version with this connector much more rare and highly valued. Nonetheless, the circuitry apparently is still present, and the port can be added in ''via'' alterations to the cartridge [http://www.gamingenterprisesinc.com/DataLink/ARP.html].
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==References==
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<references/>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 3 October 2022

ActionReplayPlus SAT.jpg
Action Replay Plus
Made for: Sega Saturn
Manufacturer: EMS
Type: Cheat tool
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
US
(Ultra Madness) 		SSREP-1
Sega Saturn
EU
(Datel)
Sega Saturn
EU
(EMS 3 in 1)
Sega Saturn
EU
(EMS Four in One)
Sega Saturn
EU
(EMS Four in One; 4M)


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Action Replay Plus is a cartridge developed by EMS for the Sega Saturn as an upgrade to the Pro Action Replay. The cartridge has a wide array of features that make it a highly useful and sought-after accessory for Saturn owners, particularly those with non-Japanese systems.

Hardware

All versions of the cartridge have four basic abilities: to enable the console to play games from all regions; to function as either a 1MB or a 4MB Extended RAM Cartridge for use with more demanding games; to function as a Saturn Backup Memory cartridge; and, like many other products for various systems with the name Action Replay, to activate cheats for many particular games. Older versions only support 1MB RAM.

In addition to these functions, the original incarnation of the cartridge included a communications port that enables one to link their Saturn to a PC for other purposes. This is not present in all versions of the cartridge, especially not newer editions.

The cartridge has always been highly popular among Saturn fans, as its multiple functions means that it very rarely has to be swapped with another cartridge or removed from the console at all (Although the game Die Hard Trilogy is reported to have conflicts with it). It was kept in production for many years after the Saturn’s demise and is still fairly easy to find, though the original version with the communications port is much more rare and highly valued. Nonetheless, apparently, the circuitry is still present in all versions of the cartridge, and the port can be re-added through alterations to the cartridge[1].

History

Although the cartridge is marketed as having been made by EMS, there appears to have been a connection to Datel, who own the Action Replay trademark; Datel sold the cartridge as the Pro Action Replay in markets such as the UK, although EMS ship worldwide. It remains to be confirmed whether newer cartridges, which are still fairly prevalent for a product of such an age, are/were made by EMS or anyone connected; or whether they are simply clones.

Physical scans

Saturn, EU (Four in One with comms)
Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Box Back.jpgNospine.pngSaturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Box Front.jpg
Cover
Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Front.jpg
Cart
Saturn, EU (Four in One with comms; 4M)
ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Back Coms.jpgNospine.pngActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Front Coms.jpg
Cover
Saturn Action Replay Plus Older EMS Front.jpg
Cart
Saturn, EU (4M)
ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Back.jpgNospine.pngActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Front.jpg
Cover
ActionReplayPlus SAT Back.jpgActionReplayPlus SAT.jpg
Cart
Arp sat manual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU (4M; newer)
ActionReplayPlus Saturn Box Front Alt.jpg
Cover
ActionReplayPlus Saturn Cart Alt.jpg
Cart
Saturn, EU (Datel)

4In1ProActionReplay saturn eu cart Back.jpg4In1ProActionReplay saturn eu cart.jpg
Cart
Saturn, US (Madness)
UM Replay Pro Box Back.jpgUM Replay Pro Box Front.jpg
Cover
UM Replay Pro Back.jpgUM Replay Pro Front.jpg
Cart

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gamingenterprisesinc.com/DataLink/ARP.html (Wayback Machine: 2010-06-06 19:55)


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