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Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo 64 - 1998

GameShark FAQ
By Ultima 9999

Perhaps many of you are wondering how the Gameshark actually works. That is what this section is for. Hopefully, you'll be able to understand better how the Gameshark works and what you can and cannot do with it. Alrighty then, on with the questions.

What is a Gameshark?

A gameshark is a cheating device made by Interact. It plugs into your N64 and then you put a game on top of it. The gameshark modifies existing code by forcing specified addresses with a specific number.

What is a Pro Action Replay?

In the UK, the Gameshark had a name change. So, the Gameshark and Pro Action Replay are virtually identical.

What are all the numbers and letters for?

This is what the gameshark understands. Actually, it is hexadecimal form, which means that instead of 10, this becomes A.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 = Standard

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F = Hexadecimal

Look at this code (I made it up, so don't try it!) 80547AC-00FF. This actually means 134563756-256. The hexadecimal form is really just used to save space and time.

Why is there weird sound?

The Gameshark isn't perfect, and remember, it isn't licenced or endorsed by Nintendo in any way. Personally, I think it is the gameshark not executing all 100% of the game code (more like 99.98% in the sound department) but I don't know exactly.

Game XXXX doesn't work on my Gameshark.

Some games require a keycode. You can find most of them on your favorite gameshark code site. If it still doesn't work, then your gameshark could either be faulty or not recent enough.

What is the keycode for Zelda: TOoT:

It is uploaded on all Gamesharks 2.2 and higher. You will not be able to play Zelda if you don't have a 2.2 or greater, so there is no need to post the keycode for Zelda: TOoT.

How does a Gameshark Pro work?

The Gameshark Pro is a gameshark that has code finding functions. They include a Known Value search (8 and 16 Bit interchangable) an Unknown Value search, a Graphic Memory Viewer, and a Memory Editor.

Why won't the code finder work?

You MUST have the Memory Expansion Pak in order to have this function work properly. Without it, the option will not appear. If you do, the game may not like the Code Finder, and that means you are out of luck. An example of a Code Finder hater would be Zelda.

May I use your codes?

Sure! All I ask is a link to the code bag section and give me (Ultima 9999 and HTLOZ.COM ) the proper credits. You won't need to contact us.

What systems have a Gameshark?

Super Nintendo (Pro Action Replay,) Nintendo 64, Playstation, Sega Saturn, and Game Boy/Game Boy Color.

My saves were erased! WHY OH WHY???

Some codes tend to erase saved games on the EEPROM. I suggest either copying your saves to a memory card, or copy your save to another save slot. Just so you know, Interact takes no liability in damage to your saves and such.

Zelda freezes up often on my GS Pro. Is it broken?

Zelda is a very complicated game which uses alot of memory and code. The GS Pro has a hard time keeping up with this, and often crashes. Newer versions will most likely have better compatbility with Zelda: TOoT.

What is the port on the back of the Gameshark?

Suppossedly, this little port could be used to load in codes and possibly updates. Unfortuantly, it seems like it is vaporware and will stay vaporware. Hey, even the Quest 64 Sharkbyte was put in Memory Card format.

The game has an odd effect and won't play correctly anymore after I used my gameshark. What now?

First, try clearing all of your data (you may wish to make a game backup using DexDrive, Gameshark, whatever) and see if the problem clears up. If not, you may have a real problem on your hands. Try these:

1. Switch the Memory Expansion Pak with the Jumper Pak. This does work, I used this method when my Super Smash Brothers became corrupted.

2. Try entering the code that caused the malfunction again, but instead of number XXXX, use 0000. Then save.

3. Call the company and tell them that the game pak is corrupt. Hopefully, the game is still in warranty.

Do not call Nintendo, because you violate the warranty agreement when you use your Gameshark [Pro] you cancel the warranty

Why does the Gameboy Gameshark not run any Gameboy Color games?

Either your gameshark is disfunctional, or you don't have a recent enough version. I beleive the version you must have to run Gameboy Color games is 2.2, but I am not completly sure. You can't get a free upgrade from Interact, unfortuantly, but they only cost 20 bucks, so what the hey.

The friggin think always gives me a blank screen! Ultima, you are the man, help me out here!

You may not be using the correct keycode, your game may not play with GS (i.e you need a new version.) The possibilities are endless. If you want me to help you out, be discrete in your problem, and I'll be willing to lend you my assistance.

Do you like Ricky Martin?

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FAQ last updated 7/21/99. Made by the Grand Master Hacker, Ultima9999, and may not be distributed in any shape or form whatsoever. Ricky Martin rocks.