[REQ] - Gameshark CDX 3.51 (or 3.5, close enough)

I used to have one of these last run of Gameshark CDX discs for the PS1 back in the day as a kid, and there doesn't seem to be a single trace of an ISO existing for it anywhere no matter how much I've looked. Though it requires the proprietary Gameshark memory card (which can probably be hacked to just run on a standard memory card instead, as proven with Gameshark CDX for the Dreamcast a long, long time ago), I prefer the layout in comparison to the later Version 4.x and didn't run into as many bugs.

If anyone has an ISO, I'd love to add it to my collection again after all these years. If its possible to be hacked so you can save on a standard memory card, I'd much prefer that, but I will take a version that requires the card aswell if its proven to not be possible.

https://web.archive.org/web/2001041...eshark.com/articles/index.jsp?content_id=4939 - Proof that it did exist. This was Gameshark's site in early 2001 advertising said version.

(Gameshark disc itself looks near identical to the CDX 3.4 disc, however the bottom of the disc having become blue rather than black as used with CDX 3.3/3.4)

 

Coolrom have 3.3 and 3.4 if that's any help?

 

I have seen both versions shared there, so I see where you're coming from.
I just really wish to relive my childhood since that version particularly meant alot to me. Plus afaik both of those versions would likely require a proprietary card, which I have yet to acquire (which is in plans for me to get)

 

I do the same lol, so I know what's it's like when you cannot find something. I'll dig around at my usual sources but those versions are very tough to find. Someone may have the originals willing to dump them though.

 

Hopefully so.
It to me was just the best of the CDX era of GameShark because of having the most up-to-date (at the time) code list, and was the most bug free of the bunch.

 

Well, I used to collect GS/AR and other cheat devices (except chinese clones) for PS1, PS2 and PSP. IIRC I was able to collect all latest revisions for each major version, both devices as well as CD versions.
I just went through my CDs and found v3.51 CD
It's original, so you'll still need the special memory card or a way to bypass it.
I dumped it with 3 different programs; however I don't have a PS1 or PS2 to test it. Hopefully one of these will work (again, if you have the memcard or a bypass for it).
Which file sharing site would you prefer I use to upload this?

 

Oh nice! What else might you have? I'm just curious to know.

MEGA works best for me.

 

Check here: http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/my-humble-collection.36428/
I just updated the list with a couple of things I hadn't included there; still may be missing some stuff I own (in regards to cheat devices/discs), though it's mostly complete.
Keep in mind pics are not updated; no plans to update those atm.
Hopefully one day I'll be able to buy what I'm missing, mainly GS for DC and GS for PC.

Here's the download link to v3.51 CD:
https://mega.nz/#!ShADUAiZ!abeN6uoohcQ2M5MCwVC1kAQdU_8ePYmujADF8sZn4vs
Remember though:
-I dumped the disc with 3 different tools (CloneCD, Alcohol120% and IsoBuster), but can't try them at the moment (no errors during dumping, so hopefully that's a good sign).
-You'll need the special memory card or a way to bypass it
-If you plan to use this in a real PS1, you'll need a way to boot this (ie. modchip, etc); if you also have a GS/AR device attached to it, you may need to use another "boot disk", as AFAIR GS/AR wouldn't let you boot GS/AR (kinda copy-protection they had).

The following may prove useful:
http://ngemu.com/threads/developers-wanted-for-pcsx-revival.116599/page-6#post-1896329
http://gamehacking.org/vb/threads/3607-PSX-GameShark-Pro-Info-and-Tools?p=38085#post38085
http://gamehacking.org/vb/threads/3607-PSX-GameShark-Pro-Info-and-Tools?p=38449#post38449

 

I tested all 3 and burned the Isobuster one to disc. The emulators don't like anything that's older than Version 4 so it doesn't get past the loading, but apart from that, it does boot. When burnt to disc and ran on my modded PS2, it does bring up the memory card not found screen, so it looks like it works great. Thank you! Now to just either get the card itself and if it doesn't work on PS2, just get me a modded PS1 (I get money next month if everything goes according to plan) so I can relive my childhood. The intro is exactly as I remember it, so I know this is the one I had all along.

I took a look at your list and here's what caught my eye;

- Gameshark 4.11B (There was a B model? I thought it only had a 4.11A.)

- Code Breaker PS1 v3 (Not sure if I've seen this one before or not, but I've got me a fancy PS1 memory card with 16x Memory (seperated by pages) that's actually UNCOMPRESSED, which means it shouldn't give me issues.. if its the one that uses X-Key, I should be good to go.

- GameShark 2 V2 2.30 (No V2 seems to exist online apart from the Archive disc, can only find V4 and V1.SOMETHING (a.k.a. when Mad Catz relabeled V5)

- Codebreaker 8.0 (Wouldn't really use it because I own Codebreaker Version 10, but it would still be a novelty.)

- GameShark Cheats 'N Codes Volume 1 (Never heard much about this online anywhere.)

With 3.51 now finally obtained (again, thank you very much), that marks off a very huge one on my want list. All that remains now on my want list;

- Codebreaker Version 10.1
- Gameshark 2 Version 4.1
- Whatever was the last made version of Action Replay MAX v3.XX

 

If testing with an emulator, you may want to try:
http://pcsxr.codeplex.com/
A lot of work was put into it so that it supports most cheat CDs (see http://ngemu.com/threads/developers-wanted-for-pcsx-revival.116599/, starting page 6 onwards). I haven't tested myself, but based on that forum thread, GS 3.51 should work (there's also a couple of codes to bypass the special memory card requirement in that thread).

The following is what I remember, which may or may not be accurate (I did some research back when I was actively collecting these; need to look through some backups to find the text files where I put all the info):
-Gameshark 4.11B was the latest 4.x release under GameShark brand; there was an Action Replay v4.20 though.
-Code Breaker: can't remember if last version for PS1 was v3, v4 or v5; I don't recall ever hearing about the X-Key, though I've just seen a picture and got me intrigued.
Anyway, I think the one I have is the same shown here: http://gamehacking.org/vb/threads/12498-Codebreaker-PS1-question?p=89696#post89696 (says version 3 on the disc, but v4.02.000 on the version screen.... I may be wrong though; I'll see if I can check that sometime).
-GameShark 2 V2 2.30: Good ol' GS versions for PS2... what a mess/nightmare. IIRC, it was v2, v3, v4, v5, then they started again from v1, v1.1, v1.2 and v1.3 (I think that was the last one)
-Codebreaker 8.0: The only one I could get 'cheap' when I was collecting (can't remember how much I paid, but probably less than 20 bucks)... Most I found on ebay went for 50+ bucks, which I didn't want to spend on.
-GameShark Cheats 'N Codes Volume 1: as far as I remember, the disc includes a reduced version of the GS cheat engine, that works only with the included codes (ie. not sure you can add codes to it). They probably released these as a collection of codes for existing customers, rather than a stand-alone product.
-Codebreaker Version 10.1: I'm positive I've seen this online a couple of times, both sold as well as not-so-legally-shared. I can't remember seeing it as a CD image, but rather just an ELF file.
-Gameshark 2 Version 4.1: I may have this somewhere... but it'll take a while to confirm.
-the last made version of Action Replay MAX v3.XX: can't help you here, until/unless I find my old 'research'

Anyway, sorry for all the vagueness/uncertain information.
Please do let us know if you get it working

 

As much as I've tried to follow, PCSX-R will simply not load the Gameshark at all.. and its not an issue with your burn, it wouldn't even load my ISOS I have of Gameshark 4.1 and Action Replay 4.20. ePSXe 2.0.2 DOES show the cinematic and the loading screen afterwards, but doesn't go beyond that point.

As for everything else:

Codebreaker, if it shows up as that with your copy, then it doesn't use an X-Key at all, rather it just uses a standard memory card block. The X-Key was basically needed on older versions to save codes and do other things.. but I think it took up an entire memory card.

I had the Gameshark 4.11a and it was probably my favourite of the Version 4s right up to the moment I discovered that Action Replay 4.20 was a thing. The original version 4.0 often gave me freezing issues when trying to save codes. Can't tell if it was just because of my memory card or if it was an actual problem with that version of Gameshark. The 4.11a disc sadly broke on me so I no longer have it. Action Replay 4.20 seems to be the best though, so far no freezing issues and no cinematic to have to skip, just takes you right to the menu. 4.11b does largely intrigue me though..

I never used a Gameshark 2 older than Version 3. Though I have a 1.something (judging it says it was made in 2005, I would likely guess 1.1.), Version 4.1 was always my favourite. The later versions felt sloppier, buggier, and weren't the easiest to get working flawlessly. They're still worth it for the amount of codes though. Version 1 and 2 would largely interest me because there's almost nothing on YouTube about it (with the exception of one person who uploaded what Version 2 looks like.)

Probably wouldn't be too interested in that Cheats N' Codes for code addding, rather just the novelty of it.

And for the last few;

10.1 I've only ever seen as ELF files.. somewhere. I'd much prefer a ISO form, hence my Version 10 disc. 10.1 is a serious collector's item (I don't know why Codebreaker is in such high demand for price wise) and is rather scarce to come by.

4.1 as I already mentioned was my favourite.

To clarify on that Action Replay MAX one, its basically whatever version is found in this final packaged version; http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATEL-ACTIO...702724?hash=item4aebdce704:g:q0UAAOSwpDdVgKx-