Action Replay (GameCube)

Action Replay
Also known as: Pro Action Replay (JP) Developer: Datel Publishers: Datel (US/EU), Karat (JP) Platform: Unlicensed GameCube Released in JP: 2003 Released in US: November 3, 2003 Released in EU: 2003 This game has a hidden developer message. This game has regional differences. This game has revisional differences.

The GameCube Action Replay was originally announced in North America under the GameShark brand, but the bankruptcy of InterAct's parent company prompted Datel to market the device themselves.

Hidden Message

Present at offset 0xA0 of the 2007 variant of the Action Replay disc is a message from Datel, asking Nintendo not to block their product in future Wii system updates.

Please do not exclude us from future revisions of the Wii firmware..............
If you could reinstate our prevoius products it would be a great help...........
Many thanks.....
Best Regards....
All at Datel....

A later Wii system update blocked Action Replay.

Regional Differences

Europe	America	Japan

The Japanese release of the 2003 variant lacks a dedicated Freeloader main menu option. It is unknown whether it was moved, removed, or combined with the regular boot option.

Revisional Differences

"Classic"		"2007"
US 1.06+	US 1.12+	EU 1.0E	EU unlabeled
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Following a series of updates, the 2007 variant is a substantial overhaul:

• Wii compatibility (until Nintendo blocked it).
• Redesigned, more colorful menus.
• The notorious removal of the ability to enter your own codes.
• Integrated SD Media Launcher functionality.