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NES Games Action Replay??? Never Heard Of This!

Feb 20, 2010 at 7:18:41 PM
Kirakid (42)
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Geez...Would have been nice to have before I burned My Silver Surfer Cart!

Feb 20, 2010 at 7:25:50 PM
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sounds to me like a precursor for emulator save states. I would love to have this for Gumshoe, that game infuriates me to no end. I like how the guy said you can also plug it into a Game Genie. That would be absolutely insane!

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Feb 20, 2010 at 7:27:33 PM
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It doesnt look like you can insert a NES cart into the top of it. I dont think its fully functional.

Feb 20, 2010 at 7:27:52 PM
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i see them all the time , but i have never seen one in use before

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Feb 20, 2010 at 7:28:47 PM
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Here are some pics -- the back of the box explains in detail how it works.

http://www.nintendoage.com/index....

Feb 20, 2010 at 7:30:25 PM
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Thanks Dain for the Info... Looks Like a pain to use... 

Feb 20, 2010 at 7:59:36 PM
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This technology rocks and it's VERY convenient but it suffers from two big problems:

1. It's expensive/scarce (kind of go hand in hand, so it's rolled into one problem)
2. It erases its own programming when the battery runs out.

Number one can be rectified with money. Number two requires someone with a CopyNES to reinstall the programming after the battery is changed.

So not insurmountable, and once you've got one you're in business.

For more info and pics just do an advanced forum search for GAR.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 8:23:53 PM
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Someone on Nesdev is implementing this for the powerpak. He just has a few mappers done, but apparently it works pretty well.

Feb 20, 2010 at 8:24:00 PM
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Originally posted by: dangevin

This technology rocks and it's VERY convenient but it suffers from two big problems:

1. It's expensive/scarce (kind of go hand in hand, so it's rolled into one problem)
2. It erases its own programming when the battery runs out.

Number one can be rectified with money. Number two requires someone with a CopyNES to reinstall the programming after the battery is changed.

So not insurmountable, and once you've got one you're in business.

For more info and pics just do an advanced forum search for GAR.

right on ... also you have to yank out the metal bar from inside your NES in order to use it ...


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Feb 20, 2010 at 8:28:40 PM
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it can be used with the Game Genie extension for the NES 2 if you have a NES 2. W/out the Game Genie extension designed for the NES 2, it is impossible to use w/out taking the NES 2 apart.

Feb 20, 2010 at 8:38:04 PM
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Originally posted by: antofarabia

Originally posted by: dangevin

This technology rocks and it's VERY convenient but it suffers from two big problems:

1. It's expensive/scarce (kind of go hand in hand, so it's rolled into one problem)
2. It erases its own programming when the battery runs out.

Number one can be rectified with money. Number two requires someone with a CopyNES to reinstall the programming after the battery is changed.

So not insurmountable, and once you've got one you're in business.

For more info and pics just do an advanced forum search for GAR.

right on ... also you have to yank out the metal bar from inside your NES in order to use it ...



Exactly What I Talking about!!!! It's a Pain In The *** to use!

Feb 20, 2010 at 8:43:57 PM
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I found the link to the powerpak savestates thread on Nesdev. See it here.

Feb 20, 2010 at 10:25:16 PM
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I've seen it in use, and it indeed does kick ass. It works exactly like an emulator save state does. I believe it's select + B to load and select + A to save, and it's one save state at a time. There's also other options you can access dependent upon the game (I think).

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Feb 20, 2010 at 10:28:15 PM
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I have a extra one that's dead that has taken me 2 years to send out for a reflashing. Laziness - I has it.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 11:24:42 PM
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It is a pain to use on a front loader considering the parts you have to remove. Otherwise, it is a cool item. I didn't know you could use it on a top loader with the top loader game genie. I guess I'll have to buy another action replay.

Feb 21, 2010 at 12:04:55 AM
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I've been wanting one of these for over 4 years now. I was so close to snagging one off eBay for $20 last year that was included in a poorly listed lot of NES games.

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Feb 21, 2010 at 2:05:00 AM
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I've posted mine before in a previous thread but I will just state that I have two variants of this.  One with lighter green and one with darker green.  One has battery on front and one has battery on back.


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USA GG set (Including all variants): COMPLETE!   Set includes 244 / 257 Sealed/NEW!
Euro GG set (Including all variants): Missing 9 boxes, 9 books, 9 carts.
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Feb 21, 2010 at 2:10:48 AM
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i dont understand how it works, like if you could plug the game into it i would understand, but its just a cartrage, either that goes in the nes or the game does, please explain

Feb 21, 2010 at 2:15:34 AM
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Taco taco taco... think of it like a Piggy Back HES cart.  Hopefully this picture enables you to see how it works.


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I HAVE IT ALL NOW NES WISE!  Unless you come across a Canadian DK JR MATH... if so I'm a Buyer!
USA GG set (Including all variants): COMPLETE!   Set includes 244 / 257 Sealed/NEW!
Euro GG set (Including all variants): Missing 9 boxes, 9 books, 9 carts.
Japan GG set: COMPLETE!  196/196
Brazil GG set: Have 61/68.  Need 5 boxes, 7 books, 3 carts.
GG Pirate Total: 68 different & Counting, Including Car Licence!
GG Prototypes:  4


Feb 21, 2010 at 9:06:23 AM
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^That right there makes me randier than any Panesian.

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Feb 21, 2010 at 9:15:26 AM
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Good to see your penis pump on display.



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