That's a really good question! The first step is finding a functioning GameShark lol, I think I've had at least 3 break on me over the past 20ish years
@@KotBox I still do lol There are ways to fix them though depending on their version One of them requires owning a working GameShark though (the "piggyback method")
@@KotBox Look at the back of your GameShark, there should be a white sticker with a number on it. If it says V3.XX, then there's a possibility of getting it unbricked, as that version has been documented quite a bit. (If it has a parallel port and you have an old enough PC to use it, your chances of unbricking are higher if you can find the correct software.) If it says V2.XX or lower, the piggyback method might be your best shot. Also GameSharks are kinda flimsy in general, as I've had non-bricked ones take 10 attempts before it booted up. One thing that helps is keeping the console off for 15 - 30 in between each boot attempt, to allow the system to re-initialize itself. Hope that helps! ^^ :3
Side note: Later N64 titles had updated CIC security chips (labeled "keycodes" by the GameShark) that prevented the GameShark from booting up unless you configured the keycode setting prior (a setting only present in V3 and I think some V2s). When testing the GameShark, it's best to use a generic game like "Super Mario 64" or "GoldenEye 007" as those have the default keycode. If you got any progress, let me know :)
Would like to play diddy kong racing again so maybe 🎉
The greatest racing game imo
Definitely not for me but it seems like a dope idea
Would GameSharks be compatible or nah? (Asking if they're gonna boast 100% compatibility)
That's a really good question! The first step is finding a functioning GameShark lol, I think I've had at least 3 break on me over the past 20ish years
@@KotBox I still do lol
There are ways to fix them though depending on their version
One of them requires owning a working GameShark though (the "piggyback method")
I should look into that, would be fun to try and fix the busted one I have
@@KotBox Look at the back of your GameShark, there should be a white sticker with a number on it. If it says V3.XX, then there's a possibility of getting it unbricked, as that version has been documented quite a bit. (If it has a parallel port and you have an old enough PC to use it, your chances of unbricking are higher if you can find the correct software.)
If it says V2.XX or lower, the piggyback method might be your best shot.
Also GameSharks are kinda flimsy in general, as I've had non-bricked ones take 10 attempts before it booted up. One thing that helps is keeping the console off for 15 - 30 in between each boot attempt, to allow the system to re-initialize itself.
Hope that helps! ^^ :3
Side note: Later N64 titles had updated CIC security chips (labeled "keycodes" by the GameShark) that prevented the GameShark from booting up unless you configured the keycode setting prior (a setting only present in V3 and I think some V2s). When testing the GameShark, it's best to use a generic game like "Super Mario 64" or "GoldenEye 007" as those have the default keycode.
If you got any progress, let me know :)