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Q: Will the GameShark® 2 V3 allow me to play import titles on my PlayStation® 2?
A: No, the GameShark® 2 V2 was not designed to allow the use of import titles on the PlayStation® 2.
Q: Some codes I’ve found do not work on my GameShark® 2 V3. What do I do?
A:First verify that the code was entered correctly. If it still does not work, it possibly means that the GameShark code was created using a different game version than the version of game you are using. Check the website at www.gameshark.com for more updated codes.
Q:My GameShark® 2 V3 does not work on my PlayStation or PSone?
A:GameShark® 2 V3 is designed for use on PlayStation 2 only.
Q:Does GameShark® 2 V3 play games from Europe or Japan?
Q:Does GameShark® 2 V3 play copied games?
A:No. GameShark® 2 V3 will only play original NTSC PlayStation 2 games intended for the USA.
Q: The GameShark® 2 V3 does not contain any cheats for my game?
A:The cheats you are looking for may be available on www.gameshark.com. If not, keep an eye on the website as codes for that particular game may appear at some point.
Q: I’ve entered some cheats from your website and they do not work!
A:For all PlayStation® 2 games, you must enter the MasterCode otherwise the cheat will fail. Also, ensure that all the codes for the particular cheat are entered correctly and ensure the codes are for the correct game.
Q: I’ve found some GameShark cheats and tried them and they do not work.
A:Ensure that the codes are from the official GameShark website, www.gameshark.com, or are from another official source such as PlayStation® 2 magazines.
11) Frequently Asked Questions- GameShark memory Manager/ Game Saves
Q:I tried zipping a Game save from GTA3: Vice City but it said “This type of file unsupported”. I also tried to copy it to another memory card but it came up with the same message.
A:Unfortunately, some game save data cannot be zipped or copied. This is down to the individual game and some game save data will not be compatible with the GameShark Memory Manager.
Q: My game won’t load my zipped game saves (Aqua color). Why?
A:No game can load zipped game save files. The game saves must be
Q: Why won’t the GameShark Memory Manager recognize my Memory Card?
A:The GameShark Memory Manager can only be used with officially licensed Sony PlayStation® 2 8MB Memory cards. It will not work with any other Memory card.
Q:I used the Game Saves section to download lots of Game Saves to my PlayStation® 2 Memory Card, but now it says “Not enough free space on PS2 Memory Card”. What does this mean?
A:This means you have run out of memory on you PlayStation® 2 memory Card. Use GameShark memory Manager to delete or zip some of your saves to free up some space. You can see how full your memory card is by looking at the memory bar underneath the Memory Manager side of the screen. Maximum capacity is 8000k.
Q:If I have an existing Game Save, can I unlock cheats for that existing Game Save, or do I have to start a new game tounlock the cheats?
A:If you have an existing Game Save, you can unlock cheats within your existing Game Save. If you choose to start from the beginning, you can unlock cheats for a new game as well.
12) Frequently Asked Questions- DVD Region Free
Q:The DVD Region Free screen appears but when trying to start the DVD the screen simply goes black, or back to the main Sony screen. Why is this?
A:Make sure you remember to swap your DVD Region Free disc with your DVD. If the problem persists, ensure you are following the instructions carefully.
Q:Can I play other imports, like games, as well as DVDs?
A:No DVD Region Free is for playing import DVDs only.