InterAct Accessories GameShark Pro User manual

Instruction Manual for GameShark™ Pro
For use with the PlayStation™ game console
Version 3.2
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have purchased the ultimate game enhancer for the Sony
PlayStation™ game console that will take your gaming to new levels of fun and
excitement. The GameShark Pro allows you to add codes and enhancements to your
PlayStation games that you once thought were impossible. Find new levels in your
favorite games, gain infinite lives and modify the game to your specifications.
The GameShark Pro is completely menu-driven. You don't need to add codes letter by
letter, or number-by-number, every time you turn your machine on. All you need to do is
highlight the enhancement you want to use and start playing games like never before!
The GameShark Pro is also more technologically advanced than any other game enhancer
on the market today. It promises to take your gameplay to higher levels and will
revolutionize your gameplay-arming you with the power to load the most devastating
codes available and even showing you how to take things a stage further by creating your
own havoc-wreaking codes of destruction.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GameShark (GS) Button
Also known as the GS Button. This button is used to enable specific GameShark codes
and access the Code Generator so that you can create your own GameShark codes. If the
GS button is required to activate a code, it will be noted in the code description.
How to Hack Like A Pro Video
This 5-minute video accompanies the GameShark Pro and will show you how to search
for and create your own GameShark codes using the Code Generator. Watch this video
and you will definitely be on your way to becoming a code hacking genius.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR START-UP
1. Turn off your PlayStation, and plug the GameShark Pro into the expansion port of
the PlayStation. This port is located at the back of the PlayStation and may be
covered by a small, plastic panel, which must be removed. Make sure that the
GameShark Pro is pushed firmly into place, and that the GameShark Pro label is
facing the front of your PlayStation.

2. Insert a game controller into Controller Port #1.
3. Put the game CD into the console, and turn your PlayStation ON.
Never, under any circumstances, plug the GameShark Pro into the PlayStation while the
power on. This could result in damage to the PlayStation, the GameShark Pro, or both.
THE MAIN MENU
The Main Menu is composed of these 5 items:
1. Start Game
2. Select Cheat Codes
3. V-Mem
4. Explorer
5. Options
Press up and down on the directional pad (D-Pad) to highlight one of these items, and
press the X button to select it.
START GAME
This selection takes you to the Start Game Options menu. You will then be presented
with three options. Press up or down on the D-Pad to highlight an option and press the X
button to select it.
Option 1: Start Game With Selected Codes
This option starts the game using the enhancement codes chosen from the Select Cheat
Codes menu. You will see this option only after you have activated codes for a game.
Option 2: Start Game Without Codes
This option starts the game without any enhancement codes. The game will play as
normal.
Option 3: Cancel
This option takes you back to the Main Menu.
Note: If you wish to go straight into the game without using the GameShark Pro, then
simply power-up the PlayStation while pressing in the GS button located on the right side
of the GameShark Pro. Release the button once you see the opening screen of the
GameShark Pro appear.

SELECT CHEAT CODES
This option takes you to the built-in list of PlayStation titles currently supported by the
GameShark Pro. All titles are listed alphabetically. Press up or down on the directional
pad to highlight the desired game and press the X button to select. The O button will
return you to the previous menu. L1 will scroll the list up and R1 will scroll the list
down.
The bottom of the Select Cheat Codes screen will display the highlighted game, the
number of enhancements codes that are currently active for that specific game, and the
percentage of storage space available within the GameShark Pro's memory for codes.
Once you've selected a game, a full list of enhancement codes will appear on the screen
for that game. These descriptions represent a code. Press up or down on the direction pad
to highlight an individual code. The X button will toggle the codes on and off. You can
activate almost any combination of enhancements. Active codes will be highlighted in
yellow.
To delete a code, press the Triangle button. When you are finished selecting the desired
cheats, press the O button to return to the previous menu, or the Start button to go to the
Start Game menu.
NOTE: Some games require an access code labeled as (M), which means that this code
"ALWAYS MUST BE ON." This code will be highlighted in green at all times or the
GameShark Pro will not be able to load the game properly. There may be future titles that
require this access code. If this code is required on new games, it will be made available
with codes for that game.
WHERE TO FIND NEW ENHANCEMENT CODES
As new games are released, you will want to add new codes for those games to your
GameShark Pro. You can find new codes at:
• The Official GameShark World Wide Web page http://www.gameshark.com
• Various videogame magazines
• The Official GameShark Newsletter Dangerous Waters
• The Official Code Hotline [phone]-SHARK. This call costs $1.29 per minute,
and you must be over 18 years old or have your parent's permission to call.
We're making sure that the newest codes to the hottest games are easy to find.
ADDING NEW GAMES TO THE GAMESHARK PRO
To add new codes to your GameShark Pro, you must first add the title of the game to the
GameShark Pro, IF that title does not already exist in the built-in list of games. To add a
new game title:

1. Go into the Select Cheat Codes menu and press the Select button.
2. Highlight Add New Game and press the X button to select.
You can also go to the Select Cheat Codes menu and select "New Game" at the top of the
list.
The New Game Edit screen will appear. Now you can enter the title of a new game. You
will be presented with 3 or 4 options:
Option 1: Edit Name
Highlight this option and press the X button on your controller. You will be presented
with a box filled with Letters, Numbers and Symbols. Use the directional pad to highlight
letters in the box to spell the name of the game. Use the X button to select a character.
Use the Select button to change between upper and lower case characters. To backspace 1
character, press the Square button and to delete the entire name, press the Triangle
button. When you have finished entering the name of the new game, press the O button.
Option 2: Detect Game CD
Make sure your game CD is in your PlayStation and that the lid is closed. Highlight this
option and press the X button on your controller. The GameShark Pro will initialize your
CD and search for the name of the game. When prompted press the X button. Sometimes
your GameShark Pro will not find the name of your game. If it does not find the name, go
to the New Game Edit screen, select Edit Name and enter the title.
Option 3: Exit and Save
This saves the title into the built-in list of games found in the Select Game list and returns
you to that list. This option will only appear after you have created a name for a game.
Option 4: Exit and Discard
This deletes the name you have entered and returns you to the Select Game list.
Once you have added the title of your game to the Select Game list, find the title you
created by using the L1 and R1 buttons to scroll up and down the list. Highlight your new
game name and press the X button. The Select Cheat Codes screen will appear. It is now
time for you to add your codes to the GameShark Pro.
DELETING GAMES FROM THE GAMESHARK PRO
If you want to remove a game from the Select Cheat Codes menu, simply highlight the
game title that you want to delete, then press the Triangle button. You will be given a
choice to delete or cancel. Highlight Delete and press the X button. The game will
disappear from the list.
To cancel, simply highlight cancel and press the X button.

ADDING NEW CODES TO THE GAMESHARK PRO
In the Select Cheat Codes menu, highlight New Code and press the X button. This will
take you to the New Code Description screen. In this screen, you will be presented with a
new text entry box. This is where you will give your new codes descriptions. You will
probably want to name your new enhancement codes something similar to what they do.
For example, if a code gives you a large number of lives, you may want to name the new
code "Infinite Lives." Enter the description of the code as you did earlier when entering
the title of the new game. Press the O button when you are finished. If you exit without
entering a new code description, "No Cheat Name" will appear and be the default
description of that code. To change this, simply highlight that title and press the X button.
ENTERING CODES INTO THE GAMESHARK PRO
After you have entered a description and pressed the O button, 2 more boxes will appear
on screen. The box on the left, with the dots, is the Code Entry box. The box on the right
is the Options box. Use the D-Pad to navigate between the boxes. A yellow border will
appear around the box that you are currently using.
Select the Code Entry box and press the X button. This is where you will input your new
code(s) for the game you just selected from the GameShark Pro's list of games. A small
text entry box will appear. Use this box to choose the letters and numbers within the
actual cheat code. Most codes will be a one line combination of 12 numbers and letters,
but some codes may be 2 lines or longer. Use the D-pad to highlight a letter or number,
and press the X button to select that letter or number.
Continue until the entire code is entered. Individual codes can sometimes be quite long,
so a bit of concentration may be required. If you make a mistake while entering a code,
don't panic! You can use the L1 or R1 buttons to move backward and forward to re-enter
a number or letter. Simply move the cursor to the letter or number that you entered
incorrectly, and select the correct letter or number to replace it. The new letter or number
will overwrite the old one.
After you have entered the new code for this game, press the O button to return to the
Options menu. These are the Options that you can select:
Option 1: Default On
This allows you to keep this code on at all times. So every time you start the GameShark
Pro, this one code will ALWAYS be "ON". Use the X button to toggle between on and
off status.

Option 2: Exit and Save
This will save your new code to the specific game listed at the top of this menu and then
exit you to the Select Cheat Codes menu. From there you can enter more enhancement
codes for your game by selecting New Code or activate your new code, IF the code isn't
always on by default.
Option 3: Exit and Discard
This will delete the code that you just entered and then exit you to the Select Cheat Codes
menu. From there, you can enter more enhancement codes for your game by selecting
New Code.
Once you have entered and saved you new codes, you can start to use them. If you chose
Option 2, your new codes will be saved to the built-in list of games within the
GameShark Pro and will remain there until you decide to delete them. Remember to
activate your codes before you start the game if their default is OFF. All activated codes
are highlighted in Yellow.
You can add additional codes to any game simply by selecting the game, highlighting the
New Code line and pressing the X button then follow the entry steps above.
NOTE: Each code is usually only one line, and each code should have 1 description.
Do not make the mistake of entering all of a title's GameShark Pro codes into one
description. Make a description for each code you add.
DELETING A CODE
If you want to delete a code, simply highlight the description of the code and press the
Triangle button. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the
code. Use the D-pad to highlight Delete and press the X button.
To cancel, simply highlight cancel and press the X button.
SAVING GAMESHARK CODES TO A MEMORY CARD
This feature allows you to save a set of GameShark Pro codes to any PlayStation
compatible memory card. You can either give the card to a friend, so that they can load
the codes into their GameShark Pro or you can use InterAct's DexDrive and e-mail or
post the codes to the Internet. To save a set of codes onto a memory card:
1. Insert a memory card into Memory Card slot #1.
2. Highlight Select Cheat Codes from the Main Menu. Press the X button.
3. In the Select Game menu, highlight the game who's codes you wish to save.

4. Press the Select button on your controller to display the Options menu.
5. Highlight Save Codes To Memory Card and press the X button. All codes for the
selected game will be saved to the memory card in Memory Card slot #1.
6. You can store only one set of codes on a memory card at a time. For example, if
you saved Gran Turismo codes to a memory card and then saved Mortal Kombat
Trilogy codes to the same memory card, your Gran Turismo codes will be
ERASED and REPLACED with the Mortal Kombat Trilogy codes.
NOTE: GameShark Pro code saves are always have a solid Blue save icon and are
labeled "CODES" followed by the name of the game
LOADING A SET OF CODES FROM A MEMORY CARD:
This feature allows you to load codes from a memory card to your GameShark Pro so that
you don't have to manually enter the codes. Even if the game's title does not exist in the
GameShark Pro's built-in list of games, this feature will automatically add the game, plus
the codes, to your GameShark Pro. To load a set of codes from your memory card to your
GameShark Pro:
1. Insert the memory card that contains the GameShark codes into Memory Card slot
#1.
2. Highlight Select Cheat Codes from the Main Menu. Press the X button.
3. In the Select Game menu, press the Select button to display the Options menu.
4. Highlight Load Codes From Memory Card then press the X button.
5. The Save/Load screen will appear. If the codes are on the memory card in slot #1,
a message will tell you that the codes were found.
6. Highlight Add Codes and press the X button. To cancel this procedure, highlight
cancel and press the X button.
7. If you selected Add Codes, the codes on your memory card will be added to your
GameShark Pro.
NOTE: You can only load PlayStation game codes into a PSX GameShark Pro. You
cannot load codes into a GameShark with a version number lower than 3.0.
V-MEM™ (Virtual Memory Cards)

The GameShark Pro now allows you to store up to 8 standard PlayStation memory cards
worth of saves to its internal memory with its special V-Mem: Virtual Memory Cards. No
longer are standard memory cards needed to store your games. Game saves may also be
transferred back and forth between V-Mem and standard PlayStation memory cards.
NOTE: V-Mem uses special compression techniques to fit more game save data into
its memory. Some game saves, such as those from sports games, may already be
compressed by the game itself. For games that compress save data, the actual
overall capacity in V-Mem may be reduced because little to no compression could be
performed.
To use, highlight the V-Mem selection on the Main Menu screen and press the X button.
A message will appear telling you how to navigate between V-Mem, the GameShark Pro,
and the PlayStation's Memory Manager menu.
Once in V-Mem, you can press the Start button to return to the GameShark Pro.
USING V-MEM
The V-Mem Interface screen will display a virtual PlayStation with one memory card
port. You will also notice 8 virtual memory cards at the bottom of the screen, each with a
number between 1 and 8. You can scroll left or right with your directional pad to view all
of the virtual cards. Green V-Mem cards do not contain save data, while red V-Mem
cards contain save data. To select and use a new card, scroll to the desired card and press
the X button.
The bar on the left shows how much storage space is available within the V-Mem storage
space. The more color you see in this bar, the less storage space you have.
The colorful bar on the right is your Status Bar. It gives you an idea of the amount of time
it takes to process the data from one card to another.
The V-Mem card located in the left memory card port of the virtual PlayStation console
represents the V-Mem card that currently is in use. You CANNOT use the right memory
card port of this virtual PlayStation.
To activate or disable the V-Mem memory card port, press the Triangle button. You will
see a number appear on the memory card when the port is active and ready for use.
SAVING A GAME ON V-MEM CARDS
After the virtual memory card is chosen, you can now start playing your game CD. To
start your game within the V-Mem Interface, press the Start button on the game
controller. This will return you to the GameShark Pro Main Menu and from there, you
can load your game.

To store a game onto a virtual memory card, simply save the game as you would if you
were using a standard PlayStation memory card. The game will be stored onto the virtual
memory card that you previously chose while in the V-Mem Interface.
VIEWING GAME SAVES
To view game saves on any V-Mem card, scroll to the desired card and press the O
button. Game save icons for all PlayStation titles contained on this card will be displayed.
This feature works on any red V-Mem card. Green V-Mem cards have no save data.
COPYING GAME SAVES
To copy game saves, you will need to use the Memory Manager Menu found in your
PlayStation game console. To get to the Memory Manager Menu from the V-Mem
Interface screen, press the Select button on your game controller, open the lid on your
PlayStation game console and press the X button.
To copy game saves between a V-Mem card and a standard PlayStation memory card:
1. Select the desired virtual memory card.
2. Insert the standard memory card into memory card port #2.
3. Open the CD lid on the PlayStation game console.
4. Press the SELECT button on you game controller to go to the PlayStation
Memory Manager Menu.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to copy game saves.
THE EXPLORER CD SYSTEM
The Explorer CD System is designed to allow you to view various graphics files and hear
sound files that are stored on game CDs. The Explorer also allows you to upgrade your
GameShark Pro using special enhancement CDs.
INTRODUCTION TO THE EXPLORER
The Explorer menu is composed of five items:
1. View Video Image
2. View CD Image
3. Play CD Music
4. Use Enhancement CD
5. Exit
To select an option, highlight that option and press the X button. Pressing the O button
while in any of the above options will bring you back to the Explorer menu.

VIEW VIDEO IMAGE
This option is used to view images that have been stored in the PlayStation's VRAM
(Video RAM) since the last time the console's reset button was pressed. This option
allows you to view graphics that would not normally be viewed during a game. While
viewing the image, the Square button toggles between 24-bit and 16-bit mode, while the
L1 and R1 buttons change the screen resolution. The X button will return you to the
Explorer menu.
VIEW CD IMAGE
This option allows you to view images that are stored on the game CD. When this option
is selected, a search for images on the CD is started. If any images are found, then a list
of their filenames will appear. Press X to select an image and it will be displayed. While
viewing the image, the Square button toggles between 24-bit and 16-bit mode, the L1 and
R1 buttons change the screen resolution and the digital pad moves the image around the
screen. The O button will return you to the Explorer menu.
PLAY CD MUSIC
This option allows you to play either music tracks stored on a PlayStation game CD or a
normal audio CD. Use the directional pad to highlight which button on the CD Player you
want to activate, then press the X button on your controller.
USE ENHANCEMENT CD
This option will be used to upgrade your GameShark Pro using special CD's that will be
offered soon. Follow the on-screen instructions for use. If you need more information on
these special upgrade CDs, go to the GameShark website www.gameshark.com and look
in the Support section.
NOTE: The GameShark Pro will not read any GameShark Enhancement CD
between versions 2.0x and 2.9x. InterAct will release specially marked GameShark
Pro Enhancement CDs soon.
Pressing the O button will return you to the Explorer Menu.
EXIT
This exits the Explorer options and returns you to the Main Menu.
OPTIONS
Choosing Options from the Main Menu allows you to perform the following tasks:

Task 1: Change Background
Let's you choose from a number of different background settings and patterns. Use the
directional pad to scroll through the different patterns and colors. When you find the
desired background, press the X button.
Task 2: Scroll Background On/Off
The background can either scroll or remain stationary. Press the X button to toggle on
and off.
Task 3: Menu Scrolling On
Makes each menu either quickly scroll or flash off the screen when you move to a new
menu. Press the X button to toggle ON and OFF.
Task 4: Sound Enabled/ Disabled
Press the X button to toggle sound on and off.
Task 5: Exit
Exits the menu.
THE IN-GAME MENU
This new feature in the GameShark Pro is used while playing a game. Pressing the GS
button on the GameShark Pro displays a menu full of options for turning the active codes
on and off and finding your own codes with the Code Generator. You will see the
following Options:
Option #1: Codes are ON
This means that the codes for the game you are playing have been turned On or Off.
Highlight this option and press the X button to toggle between the codes being On or Off.
Option #2: Code Generator
This option takes you to the built-in Code Generator menu. Highlight and press the X
button.
Option #3: Memory Editor
This allows the user to view the game programming. Highlight and press the X button.
Option #4: Return Resolution:
Normally you will not need to use this feature, but some games will require that you
change the resolution when returning. If you find that part of the screen is not displayed
when returning to the game press the button on the GameShark Pro to bring up the In
Game Menu. Select Return Resolution and press the X button to toggle between normal
and high resolution. Once the resolution is selected you may return to the game.

A useful tip to know is that both the START button and the GameShark Pro button will
return you to the game at any time while the In-Game Menu is active.
While the In-Game Menu will work with the majority of games without any trouble, it
will need some user input to work with some games -for example hi-res games like
Tekken 3™.
To exit the In-Game Menu and return to the game, press the START button on your
controller.
THE CODE GENERATOR
The terms "Training" and "Hacking" have been used throughout the gaming industry to
describe the process of finding enhancement codes within a game. For several years, we
have been hacking GameShark codes for our customers and providing them on the
GameShark website, in the Dangerous Waters newsletter, and other means. We will
continue to do so, but in addition, we have updated the new GameShark Pro to include
built-in Code Generator software for independent code hacking. Users can now try their
hand at finding codes for infinite lives, weapons, secrets, etc.!
The following section of this manual explains the new Code Generator feature, including
a detailed FAQ section of common questions. Additionally, the "How to Hack Like a
Pro" video shows examples of the Code Generator in use. After watching this video, if
you still have questions or want to share your findings, the new discussion board on the
GameShark website (www.gameshark.com) offers an excellent forum for communication
with others within the GameShark hacking community.
Here is some information that you should know before using the Code Generator:
1. DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS FEATURE, QUESTIONS ON
HOW TO HACK CODES USING THE CODE GENERATOR WILL NOT
BE ANSWERED BY INTERACT'S CONSUMER SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. However, we've included as much information as possible for
users to try hacking codes on their own. We encourage everyone to give it a try
and to use the discussion board on the GameShark website to talk to others.
2. We must warn that this is an advanced feature, and will not be for everyone. A
general knowledge of programming code is recommended, but not required, and
some practice will most likely be needed to develop good hacking skills.
3. Watch the "How To Hack Like A Pro" video that comes with the Game Shark
Pro.
USING THE CODE GENERATOR

Press the GS button on the GameShark Pro to get to the Code Generator menu while
playing a game. From there, you simply highlight the Code Generator option and press
the X button. The Code Generator menu includes several options, which include:
Option 1: Return To Game
Exits from the Code Generator menu and returns the user to the game.
Option 2: Exit To Main Menu
Returns the user to the in-game menu.
Option 3: Known Value Search
Allows the user to search through the game for all addresses with a specific value. This is
useful for finding codes for scores, money, etc. See below for further instructions.
Option 4: Unknown Value Search
For the advanced hacker, it allows the user to search through the game to try and locate
addresses without the use of specific values. This search is long, as the user may have to
search up to nine different areas of memory. Luckily once the desired address is found
most other relevant addresses are in the same basic area of memory. This search is useful
for finding codes for health meters, etc. See below for further instructions.
NOTE: If your game crashes or locks up during any of the following procedures,
simply press the RESET button on your PlayStation game console and start over
again.
KNOWN VALUE SEARCH
A known value search is used to find codes when you know the value of what you are
looking for, like "6 Lives" or "100 Bullets." To start a known search, highlight the
Known Value Search option in the Code Generator menu and press the X button.
The Known Value Search menu appears and contains these 4 commands:
Option 1: Return To Game
This will return you to the game.
Option 2: Exit To Main Menu
This takes you back to the In-Game Menu.
Option 3: Reset Code Generator
This will clear the Code Generator of all other searches that were previously performed.
Use this option when you are re-starting a search.
Option 4: Equal To
This lets you perform a search for a value that you specify.

How To Perform A Known Value Search
STARTING A SEARCH
1. In the Main Menu of the GameShark Pro, highlight Start Game and press the X
button.
2. Decide which variable you want to find a code for. Since you will be doing a
known search, choose a variable that you can see in the game. For example, we
can find the Infinite Ammo in Syphon Filter. This is easy because you start the
game with 15 pistol bullets
FINDING CODE VALUES
3. Once the game has started, press the GS button on the GameShark Pro. Highlight
Code Generator and press the X button.
4. Highlight Known Value search and press the X button.
5. Highlight Equal To and press the X button. Insert the amount of ammo you start
the game with (15), and press the X button.
6. An orange status bar will appear, and then a message will appear telling you how
many Possibilities Remain.
7. Press the Start button on the controller to return to the game.
8. Shoot a bullet. You should have 14 bullets left. Press the GS button on the
GameShark Pro.
9. Highlight Equal To and press the X button. Enter 14 into the Equal To box. Press
the X button.
10. The orange bar will appear and then a message will tell you how many code
Possibilities Remain.
VIEWING YOUR SEARCH RESULTS
11. When you get to a manageable number of possibilities (10 or less), highlight
View Search Results and press the X button to see the list of possible codes that
control the variable that you were searching for.
12. Once inside the menu, the box on the right will contain a list of code possibilities
found by the Code Generator. Use the D-pad to highlight a code, then press the X
button to copy the code to the Active Codes box on the left. Press Start to return
to the game.

13. When testing an active code, to easily recognize which code controls the variable
that you are looking for, choose only one code at a time. You will know when you
are testing the correct code when the variable that you were looking for remains at
the same value, even when you try to decrease it. So, in this example, you will
know you have the correct code when you shoot a bullet, but the number of
bullets never decreases.
14. If the code is not correct, simply go back into the View Search Results option and
use the D-pad to highlight the wrong code, then press the Triangle button to
remove it from the Active Codes list.
15. Now highlight the next code in the Possibilities box and press the X button to
copy it to the Active Codes list. Press the Start button to return to the game and
see if this is the correct code.
16. Continue this process until you find a code that does not make the variable that
you are searching for decrease.
EDITING AN ACTIVE CODE
Editing a code allows you to change the value of an active code that you find using the
Code Generator. For example, if the Infinite Pistol Ammo code you found in Syphon
Filter is 8012F0B6 0015, where the "015" means you have 15 bullets, you can edit the
value of that code to 8012F0B6 0099, so now you will have 99 bullets. To edit an active
code, simply:
1. Select the View Search Results option to see the active code.
2. Use the D-pad to highlight the active code.
3. Press the Square button to edit the code.
4. The Edit Value menu will appear. Use the D-pad to select a number and change
its value. When you have found the desired value, press the X button to select or
press the O button to exit.
5. Press the Start button to return to the game.
NOTE: You can use this same procedure to edit codes that you find using an
Unknown Value Search.
COPYING ACTIVE CODES TO THE GAMESHARK PRO
If you would like to copy a new code from the Active Codes list and add it to the
GameShark Pro:

1. Press the Reset button on the PlayStation system.
2. Highlight and select the Select Cheat Codes option.
3. Now select a game or create a New Game and enter the code description as you
normally would. (Read the Adding New Games and Adding New Codes sections
of this manual)
4. When you are ready to add a new code to the box filled with dots, a menu will
appear with the contents of the Active Codes list. To access the Active Codes list,
press the R2 button on your controller. Use the D-Pad to highlight the code that
you would like to copy, then press the X button.
NOTE: You can use this same procedure to copy active codes that you find using an
Unknown Value Search.
TIPS FOR PERFORMING A KNOWN VALUE SEARCH
1. If at any time you feel that you have made an error, select the Reset Code
Generator option and start over.
2. If the number of possibilities is less than 10, you may want select the View Search
Results option, unless you can get to a lower number of possibilities. This will
display all of the current memory addresses that have your desired value.
UNKNOWN VALUE SEARCH
An unknown search is performed when the variable you are looking for has no known
numeric values. This search is perfect for health meters or air supply meters. To start an
unknown search, highlight the Unknown Value Search option in the Code Generator
menu and press the X button.
The Unknown Value Search menu will appear and contain these 4 commands:
Option 1: Return To Game
This will return you to the game.
Option 2: Exit To Main Menu
This takes you back to the In-Game Menu.
Option 3: Reset Code Generator
This will clear the Code Generator of all other searches previously performed. Use this
option when you are re-starting a search.
Option 4: Start

This will start the search for an unknown value.
Option 5: Change Search Area (now 1)
The GameShark Pro divides the PlayStation's memory into 9 different areas so that it is
easier for you to hack a game. Each of these areas contains
Option 5: Change Search Area (now 1)
The GameShark Pro divides the PlayStation's memory into 9 different areas so that it is
easier for you to hack a game. Each of these areas contains a different range of the
PlayStation's memory. Highlight this option and press the X button to change the area
that you will search. Search area values can be seen at the bottom of this menu.
How To Perform An Unknown Value Search
STARTING A SEARCH
1. In the Main Menu, highlight Start Game and press the X button.
2. Decide which unknown value you want to find codes for. As an example, we will
find the Infinite Health code for Player #1 in Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
3. Press the GS button. The In-game menu will appear. Highlight the Code
Generator option and press the X button.
FINDING CODE VALUES
4. Highlight the Unknown Value Search option and press the X button.
5. Select which area of the PlayStation's memory that you want to start the search.
Now highlight the Start option and press the X button.
6. An orange status bar will appear indicating that the search has started. When the
bar disappears, press the Start button on the controller to return to the game.
7. In the game, lose some of the health in your health bar and press the GS button.
Once you go back into the Code Generator, you will find these options:
Option 1: Return To Game
This will return you to the game.
Option 2: Exit To Main Menu
This takes you back to the In-Game Menu.

Option 3: Reset Code Generator
This will clear the Code Generator of all other searches that were performed previously.
Use this option when you are re-starting a search.
Option 4: Greater Than Last
Searches for values that are now greater than the last search you performed.
Option 5: Less Than Last
Searches for values that are now less than the last search you performed.
Option 6: Different To Last
Searches for values that are now either more than or less than the last search you
performed.
Option 7: Equal to Last
Searches for values that are still the same as the last search you performed.
8. Highlight the Less Than Last option and press the X button. The orange status bar
will appear indicating that a search for values that are now less than the previous
search has started.
9. When the bar disappears, you will see the amount of possible codes that remain. If
the number of possibilities is too high, press the Start button to return to the game.
10. In the game, lose a little bit more of your health. Once you lose health,
immediately press the GS button on your GameShark Pro.
11. Repeat steps 8 through 11 until you have a manageable amount of code
possibilities (10 or less).
VIEWING YOUR SEARCH RESULTS
12. When you get to a manageable number of possibilities (10 or less), highlight
View Search Results and press the X button to see the list of possible codes that
control the variable that you were searching for.
13. Once inside the menu, the box on the right will contain a list of codes possibilities
found by the Code Generator. Use the D-pad to highlight a code, then press the X
button to copy the code to the Active Codes box on the left.
14. When testing an active code, choose only one code at a time to easily recognize
which code controls the variable that you were looking for. You will know when
you are testing the correct code when the variable that you were looking for
remains at the same value, even when you try to decrease it.

15. If the code is not correct, simply go back into the View Search Results option and
use the D-pad to highlight the wrong code, then press the Triangle button to
remove it from the Active Codes list.
16. Now highlight the next code in the Possibilities box and press the X button to
copy it to the Active codes list. Press the Start button to return to the game to see
if this is the correct code.
17. Continue this process until you find a code that does not make the variable that
you were searching for decrease.
TIPS FOR PERFORMING AN UNKNOWN VALUE SEARCH
1. If at any time you feel that you have made an error, select the Reset Code
Generator option and begin again.
2. If the number of possibilities is less than 10, you may want select the View Search
Results option, unless you can get to a lower number of possibilities. This will
display all of the current memory addresses that have your desired value.
3. If you run out of time, or if your character dies before you have completed your
unknown search, your health meter may INCREASE in the next round. If this
happens, do not stop your search! Simply choose the GREATER THAN LAST
option the next time you press the GS and continue your search.
MEMORY EDITOR
The Memory Editor allows the user to view the programming of a PlayStation game. The
programming is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the corresponding text on the
right. To toggle the cursor between the number on the left and the text on the right press
the R2 button. You will see the cursor highlight the character.
Press up or down on the D-pad to scroll through the information. Use the L1 button to
page up and R1 button to page down. To alter either the numbers on the left or text on the
right, use the Triangle button to increase a character and the X button to decrease a
character. You may press the O button to exit this feature at any time.
NOTE: Using the known address of a code may uncover new codes. For instance, if
you know the memory address (code) for one type of weapon in a game, increasing
or decreasing the values of nearby addresses may uncover vital game data, such as
other weapons or items. This strategy relies mainly on luck, so results will definitely
vary from game to game.

ADVANCED FEATURES
The Memory Editor also has a menu of advanced options. Press the Select button while in
the Memory Editor to view these options:
Option 1: Go to Address
This feature allows the user to input a specific address and then view it. Use the D-pad to
enter the desired memory address, then press the X button to go to the address. Press the
O button to go back to the In-Game Menu.
Option 2: Text Search
The Text Search allows you to search for programmer's cheats, passwords, Easter eggs or
other text clues to the game. Use the D-pad to input text, as well as to change letters.
Press the D-pad left or right to go to the next letter. Once the text is entered, press the X
button. The address displayed will be the first match to the text. If you would like to
continue searching, select the "Text Search" option and press the X button. The search
will continue from the current address.
If the text you entered is not found, this message will appear "String Not Found, Press
X". If you press the X button, you will be taken back to the Memory Editor screen.
NOTE: Most games that have programmers cheats store the information in the
same area, so once the first cheat is found, the others should be in that area. Key
words to search for are 'credit' and 'extra', as these are common words used in
many cheats.
Option 3: Back To Editor
Returns to the Memory Editor feature.
Option 4: Return To Game
Exits the GameShark Pro In-Game Menu and re-enters the game.
HACKING CODES WITH YOUR PC
If you are a real hard core gamer and have a desire to take Code Creation to more
advanced levels, then GameShark Pro can be connected to a PC -simply by using a
standard printer lead connected to the parallel port of any PC. The correct printer lead
will have 25 Pin Male to 25 Pin Female Connectors and are available from wherever you
buy your computer accessories.
Simply connect one end to the printer port of your PC and the other end to the comms
port of your GameShark Pro, then download the special SharkLink Software that you will
find on our GameShark website: http://www.gameshark.com. You now have the power to
generate codes using your PC.