Action Replay Wii coming
The wily people at Datel are bringing out an Action Replay for Wii. EBGames list it at $34.99 and is set for an August release.
Action Replay is a series of accessories used for cheating and general tinkering about with a game's behavior by changing the values at certain memory addresses.
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Sweet. I have three Action replays for ds, gc and gameboy advanced. I won't be missing out on this one!
Action Replays are good for the purpose, but I think I'll pass this time around. I've gone straight since the old PlayStation days. I guess that others could argue that they only use it to "give them the help or the secrets they need" though.
I've gotten really curious about these lately. I'm just worried about messing up my game saves. I'm thinking about buying one.
So. It's basically a cheap Gameshark?
Never a fan of it but I'm sure it will be cool.
Won't it screw up games that automatically save to Wii's memory?
Hahah! That's a funny picture.
Why is Mr Goomba purple?
Because he's been modified with a cheat code.
Ohh, cheat code.
Will it include freeloader?
Yes!
I wouldn't expect it to include Freeloader, they're separate products aren't they?
No it's not a cheap gameshark. I've owned action replays and gamesharks and action replay is way better.
I'm getting it.
Action Wiiplay! That's an interesting guess, PHiRE. How'd you know?
You're stupid if you call it a cheap gameshark. Gameshark is for people that want a device that can give them infinite health on some games. AR is for people who want to do EVERYTHING they could ever hope, including doing things you only wish you could in games. Giant Silver Link fighting two shadow links and an arwing while changing size and time at will while flying with matrix-like powers. GS can't do that.
Wow me, I thought GS and AR basically had the same cheats. Guess I was wrong, anyways I'll probably not buy one.
I think I might get one. Probably. Will Metroid 3 be out by then? Its release date was moved, right? Gosh why can't Nintendo ever do anything ON TIME.
I hope they make a code for Zelda: Twilight Princess to flip it back to how it's supposed to be, so Link can be left-handed again. I really hope they can find a way to do that!
But will it be able to work with the Virtual Console games you've downloaded from the Shop Channel?
Can't wait for this! I'll be able to get to the beta forest in Twilight Princess.
Gameshark is the name Action Replay was sold under in North America. They don't do that any more, since the company that was distributing it (Interact) went out of business.
Another Action Replay? Well, I don't have a Wii yet (unfortunately) but when I do get one, I might buy this Action Replay. I already have it for the DS.
I've been a Nintendo fan ever since the snes and I've always bought the available action replay cheats. I think that it would be really cool to link the Wii up to the pc (2 USB slots on back) to update the cheats. Don't you think?
I only have one for the Gamecube and it was cool. I'm not going to miss this.
It's actually better than Gameshark Scooby Jew.
Will I be able to use it on the wii's virtual console for games like F-Zero X?
Hallelujah. I just want all the Rayman minigames unlocked. Everything completed. I'm tired of slamming port-a-potty doors.
Action replay won't work on Wii because of the updates.
I am so lost. How does action replay work? And what is this power save thing I keep finding?
Does Wii block any hack things like this?
What version of the Wii do you need? Like can you still update the Wii after using action replay?
I've seen a release date as early as Feb 08 on a couple different websites (one of which I preordered from). Does anyone know which release date is real? Feb or August?
Man. These are 08 dates right? That's going to kill waiting so long. I'm wanting to try some stuff.
This is the action replay powersaves which is useless.
I sent an email to Datel who make the action replays and all they said was, "An action replay system is currently in the works, please keep checking our site for further details".
So much for the August release and so much for the relabeled February release. This title has been pulled.
About time! I been waiting forever for this to come out. The only problem is that I'm not sure if it'll work for long, since Nintendo can probably scan your Wii for that kind of memory when posting messages to you.
The only thing I want out of this is additional characters in brawl. This is very unlikely but it would be sweet to see someone playing as tabuu on wifi.
Sweet I can't wait.
I want to combine characters so that I can have, say, on Brawl, Game and Watch with Zelda's moves! Just imagine.
I heard it will ruin your saved Wii games. Is this true?
No it's not, the action replay only edits memory on a memory card (at least on the gamecube version) so it won't disrupt the Wii in any way.
This isn't going to be like the powersaves is it. It will be codes that you can put in, not a save. I got the power saves and I hate it.
August? Aww.
GS and PAR are the same company and same product. They used to differentiate between JAP/USA models with PAR and GS, but now they just switch it up for different consoles/products. For the Wii, they are using PAR for the actual patch codes, whereas the GS is for gamesaves/editing.
Actually DOH, it changes variables inside the RAM. Which would normally do nothing because it bleeds out, but considering the game saves information based on the data in the RAM it could potentially damage your existing game on the card because the variables can be unexpected to the game. I've been using these things for a while and never had any problem though. So I'd call it pretty safe.
Now, I don't have AR Wii, but may I recommend Twilight Princess as a first usage game? First of all, you can change Links Hero's Clothing colors (I don't know how it works), you can change/replace "actors" (basically anything or anyone you see in the game that you can interact with), which can lead to some pretty odd boss battles (replace horse grass with Zant! Oh my god!), and, my favorite, fight enemies that are hidden in the game's ROM, but never made it into any levels. Example: The Alpha Statue, or something.
What's a power save.
It won't mess up game saves. It's not a cheap gameshark. It's the replacement since gameshark failed to crack Nintendo and get a patent (which is sad because gameshark would send you a free replacement disc. Datel makes you buy a whole new device if the cd goes bad). It was set to be released back in April. But guess what. With the 3rd generation of gaming firmware upgrades can fix anything. And since datel won't just go straight with a cheat device only, rather than a freeloader/cheat device. Nintendo will nip it in the butt faster than you can pay for the action replay with a debit card. So leads me to wonder, what they did to it to think they can release it in 3 months? They couldn't do it a month ago. What changed?
Sounds sweet! All I want to know is when it is coming out, and if it works for LoZ: TP.
It is harder to do than a game shark then. Because gameshark does not need codes and this one does, I have it for DS.
I hope it does come out because Action Replay is the stress relief of not being able to beat a game without dying and too many weapons to hit you to ruin your hard work. Life is already a challenge so I hope they really do send it out. It will be worth it and I have three of them: gameboy advance, gamecube, and the DS.
I agree, I don't see how the manufacturers are going to get around the fact that Nintendo can easily block the device with a simple firmware update. True, maybe Nintendo needs to grow up but let's face it, they won't.
If I do get this I won't bother updating my Wii.
Can you add codes to it?
What Wii firmware will it have to be to work?
I really want to use the action replay for Wii so I can make 3 of any pokemon I want on super smash bros brawl.
I've been waiting forever, I want something like zero suit in metroid prime 3, or 0% in brawl so I can get all the intense required trophies! I've beaten everything I have, and I'm still waiting for this.
I just can't wait for this, swarms of hundreds of grunts and groups of heavy tanks with huge strato destroyer air support and dreadnought/frigate escort in battalion wars 2. Every enemy in the cave ordeals a rare chu to make it easier and bountiful, or all darknuts for an incredible challenge in twilight princess. Always having (or even having at all) a smashball in super smash brothers brawl. Galactic federation units are always invincible and pressing a certain button / combination of buttons summons one in front of you in metroid prime 3 corruption, etc.
I am a long time action replay user, this is not power saves. I already own power saves, it's not as good as the actual AR. You can tell it's the real deal because it says thousands of codes on the front which is their long time front cover motto on AR main product. Amazon may now be selling them.
Will it have rayman raving rabbids 2 cheats cause I really want all costumes and I want all the mini games. I played all the trip modes 3 times and still didnt get all the mini games like "teenager in love" and burgerioni and stuff like that.
Sweet I can't wait to find a hack for brawl and use Bosses as playable characters! I will own WIFI.
This is great I have been waiting for the action replay for a long time since my DS one broke. The only problem I would have buying it would be that Nintendo is going to update their firmware so that it will not work. This is definitely an item to look forward to.
I read somewhere they aren't going to make one because if they did Nintendo would release an update so you can't use Action replay or any other cheat devices.
Personally, I don't really need it for brawl because I can beat all bosses and boss battles on Intense. I might get it for other games.
I don't need it for brawl either but maybe for metroid prime 3 corruption.
It's about time. I'm really looking forward to this. I've been hacking my games since the original NES and I was afraid that it wouldn't come out. I only hack games after I've played them through (at least) once, so I'm more than ready for it.
Awesome! Because I need a cheat for animal crossing: let's go to the city/city folk on how to get more money.
Action Replay is more than just about beating the game. It increases replay value as it enhances the game in ways that are not possible without it. A lot of hardcore gamers give it a bad rap because it takes the challenge away, but I say video games should be fun. If you want a challenge then be a man an' get off your ass and go join the marines or something.
Thank god! I need more bells and a mansion for Animal Crossing: City Folk.
How can you add cheats to it and does it have heatseeker cheats on it?
I'll need this for SSBB.