The first two will not work in a DSi or 3DS due to their newer firmware blocking the use of unauthorized and unlicensed devices. The second version as well as the DSi version has an extra slot for the game cartridge and worked just like the previous versions of hacking device. The original Action Replay DS came in two versions, the first one was a simple card with no slot that involved you to boot the system up, select the game and codes, and when prompted to hot swap the corresponding game to start. The PowerBoard is a specially-labeled PS2 keyboard with a GameCube controller port adapter. If you have version 1.07-1.14b, you can use a peripheral called the PowerBoard, which allows you to simply type in the codes. Towards the end of the GameCube era, Datel released a final version that was disc-only and is actually compatible with the Wii, when used in GameCube mode and still works even with the last known firmware version of the Wii.

Most versions of the AR for the GameCube came with a custom 59 card to save the code library to and was necessary for the AR to work and was installed in the 'B' card slot. These products also worked in GameCube mode on the Wii before the second firmware update. The original Action Replay's dongle could not be used for saving games, but for codes only. The MAX version's extra features include a 1019 memory card and more codes. The second version not only is for hacking, but also has a second slot for powersaves for Nintendo DS games.īoth versions offer codes for hacking games as well as the FreeLoader which bypasses the regional lockout on the console to play import games.

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