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A:If your Action Replay DS does not recognize one or more of your games when inserted, please ensure that your Action Replay has codes for the game in question by connecting it to your PC as described in the manual and checking the codelist on the left-hand side. Try updating these codes to the latest US versions by dragging the game listing from the Codejunkies US section on the right side over to the left. After successfully updating these codes, return to the home screen of your Action Replay and re-insert the game.
If you have the DS Action Replay with the pass-through port at the top, please try removing the Action Replay DS at the main menu screen when it says “Insert Game Cart. Insert your game into the DS slot without the Action Replay. If the game is recognized this way, you can select the codes that you wish to use and click “Start without putting the Action Replay DS back into the DS.
If you still receive the error “Unknown Game, then unfortunately you may have an alternate version of the game in question.
Please reply providing us with the following information for all games not recognized after the steps above have been tried.
Game Name
The Version Number for your game This will be located on the back of the game cartridge, and should look like the format below.
ADMEN0J22
or
APCEN0J13
or
ASMEN1J12
etc..
The Game ID Please follow these steps to find the Game ID Turn on the Nintendo DS with the Action Replay inserted
At the Main Menu when you are instructed to "Insert Game Cart", remove the Action Replay and insert the game.
On the top screen of the DS, the name of the game (or Unknown Game) will appear.
The number under the Game Name is the Game ID. Please write down the Game ID and reinsert the Action Replay DS.
A: From time we need to perform routine server maintenance to ensure our website and software are operating efficiently and seamlessly. While this maintenance is being performed, you may experience problems connecting to the code database, as well as the "Quick Update" feature of the Action Replay DS Code Manager Software. You may add new games to the Action Replay during these times manually by dragging the individual game title to the left side of the software from the subscriptions window. We have also created a subscription to the Quick Update through our customer service website.
Manually add this URL to your Action Replay Code Manager subscriptions:
http://www.datelcustomerservice.com/codelists/ARDS_RSS.xml
A: Here is an example of a functional code subscription:
The Quick Update subscription URL, provided by Datel Customer Service is:
http://www.datelcustomerservice.com/codelists/ARDS_RSS.xml
To add codes from another website to your subscriptions list, you will need to find the link to that website's RSS Feeds (not all websites have this). Once you have the correct link, perform the following steps:
- Click on the "Add New Subscription" Button in the AR DS Software.
- Copy the above sample link into the "Add New Subscription" Box.
- Click “OK"
If successful, you will see any code lists included in the subscription which can be expanded to display their games and codes.
Adding Subscriptions from an unofficial website:
To add codes from another website to your subscriptions list, you will need to find the link to that website's RSS Feeds (not all websites have this).
Once you have the correct link, you can click on the Add New Subscription Button in the AR DS Software and copy the link into the "Add New Subscription" Box.
If successful, you will see any code lists included in the subscription which can be expanded to display their games and codes.
A: From time to time we must perform routine server maintenance to ensure our website and software are operating efficiently and seamlessly. While this maintenance is being performed, you may experience problems connecting to the code database and receive a load failed error message upon clicking the "+" next to any of the three Codejunkies.com subscriptions.
Upon opeing the Action Replay Code Manager software, you should see 3 different code lists:
- Codejunkies US Games
- Codejunkies UK Games
- Codejunkies JP Games
If these three listings are not being displayed in the subscriptions window, and a "Load Failed" message appears instead, there may be a problem with your PC disabling a connection between the software and our servers. Try disabling any Antivirus or Firewall software that may be enabled, as these can prohibit a connection to our server.
A: First you will need to update your Action Replay DS to the latest firmware. To do this, click on the Software Upgrade button in the upper-right corner of the Code Manager to download the latest version of the PC software. Afterwards, click the button again to download the latest firmware update for your DS AR.
Adding a New Game Title & Codes For It.
- Verify if the game title is or is not already listed in the Action Replay code list.
- Please Note: If the game title is not already entered into the ActionRepaly, please follow these steps to find the Game ID before beginning the code entry process: Turn on the Nintendo DS with the Action Replay inserted
- At the Main Menu when you are instructed to "Insert Game Cart", remove the Action Replay and insert the game.
- On the top screen of the DS, verify that the name of the game (or Unknown Game) is displayed.
- The sequence of numbers & letters displayed below the text "Unknown Game" is the Game ID.
EXAMPLE: UBRP-727C35BB - Please write down the Game ID and reinsert the Action Replay DS.
- From the main menu of the Action Replay DS, tap on the Star Shaped icon on the bottom left of the screen with the stylus.
- “Add New Game should appear at the top of the Game List on the upper screen of the DS.
- If "Add New Game" does not appear, use the arrow keys to scroll to the top of the list and highlight "Add New Game".
- With “Add New Game highlighted, tap on the icon that looks like a Pencil.
- Please Note: If you are attempting to adding codes to a game that already exists on the Action Replay, look below for the proper instructions.
- Please Note: If you are attempting to adding codes to a game that already exists on the Action Replay, look below for the proper instructions.
- Enter the Name of the Game.
- Enter the Game ID (See step 1 for instructions on how to find this).
- Highlight "Add New Code" and tap the Pencil Icon.
- Enter the name of the code and tap Next.
- Please Note: You may name the code anything you want.
- Please Note: You may name the code anything you want.
- Enter the code in its entirety.
- Please Note: You must enter every line of the code for it to function properly.
You do not need to worry about spaces or new lines, they will be inserted automatically.
- Please Note: You must enter every line of the code for it to function properly.
You do not need to worry about spaces or new lines, they will be inserted automatically.
- Once the code has been fully entered, tap Next.
- Follow Steps 6 – 9 for each additional code you wish to enter.
Adding New Codes For A Game That Is Already On Your Code List
- From the main menu of the Action Replay DS, tap on the Star Shaped icon on the bottom left of the screen with the stylus.
- Use the arrow keys to scroll through the game list and find the game that you wish to add codes for.
- With the game name highlighted, tap on the icon that looks like a Pencil.
- The game title should be displayed. If you do not wish to make any changes to the name of the game, choose Next.
- The next screen will display the Game ID; tap Next to continue.
- Please Note: Do not make any changes to this number.
- Highlight “Add New Code and tap the Pencil Icon.
- Enter the name of the code and tap Next
- Please Note: You may name the code anything you want.
- Enter the code in its entirety.
- Please Note: You must enter every line of the code for it to function properly.
You do not need to worry about spaces or new lines, they will be inserted automatically.
- Please Note: You must enter every line of the code for it to function properly.
You do not need to worry about spaces or new lines, they will be inserted automatically.
- Once the code has been fully entered, tap Next.
- Follow Steps 6 – 9 for each additional code you wish to enter.
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It is also possible to purchase a replacement USB cable from various retailers who carry USB cables; like RadioShack.
The type of USB cable to look for is a USB type A 4-pin male to mini-USB type B 4-pin male cable.
A: If your Action Replay DS is not being recognized by the Code Manager Software (always says "Waiting for DS" on the left side), then a driver file may have to be updated on your computer.
Choose Your Operating System:
Not sure how to tell if you are running Vista 32 or 64 bit? Please follow the simple steps listed below.
Is my version of Vista 32-bit or 64-bit?
Here are the steps used to determine if your Windows Vista operating system is 32 or 64 bit.
- Click on the Windows Start Menu.
- Type "System" into the search bar.
- Click on and open System.
When the System Information page has opened and fully loaded you'll see several sections.
Windows edition
This section contains information regarding which edition of Windows and Service Pack you are currently running.
Editions of Windows Vista:
- Vista Home Basic
- Vista Home Premium
- Vista Business
- Vista Ultimate
System
This section will contain the information regarding your PC's processor type & speed, the amount of available RAM, and which System Type you are currently running; 32bit or 64bit
Windows XP
Please downlaod the latest version of the Code Manager software & uninstall any Code Manager Software that is currently installed on your PC. The software can be found in the support section of www.codejunkies.com
Extract the zipped archive to a folder on your Desktop, and run the included Setup file to install the Action Replay Code Manager Software.
Once the software is installed, connect the Action Replay to the PC via the USB Cable and locate the Action Replay in your PCs Device Manager
Start Menu -> Right Click My Computer -> Properties -> Hardware Tab -> Device Manager.
In the Device Manager, the Action Replay DS should be listed under USBIO Controlled Devices as Action Replay DS (NDS Link)
If the Action Replay is listed as something else under USBIO Controller Devices or as an Unknown Device under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, you will need to update the drivers.
To do so:
- Right Click on the Device and Choose Update Driver
- Can Windows Connect To Windows Update To Search For Software? -> Choose No, not this time.
- What Do You Want The Wizard To Do? -> Choose Install from a list or specific location
- Please Choose Your Search And Installation Options -> Choose Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.
- Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware -> Choose Have Disc
- Copy Manufacturer’s Files From -> Browse & locate the folder that you extracted to your desktop during the software download.
- Double Click to open the folder and choose the file called ActionReplayDS.inf and click OK.
- Choose Next in the Hardware Update Wizard
- If you receive an Update Driver Warning -> Choose Yes to continue installing the drivers.
- Once the driver installation is complete, the set-up is complete.
Your Action Replay DS should now be recognized by the Code Manager Software.
If the Action Replay is still not recognized by the Code Manager Software, contact our technical support team by using the "Still Need Help" feature of this site.
Windows Vista (32-bit)
Please downlaod the Vista (32-bit) version of the Code Manager software & uninstall any Code Manager Software that is currently installed on your PC. The software can be found in the support section of www.codejunkies.com
Extract the zipped archive to a folder on your Desktop, and run the included Setup file to install the Action Replay Code Manager Software.
Once the software is installed, connect the Action Replay to the PC via the USB Cable and locate the Action Replay in your PCs Device Manager.
Start Menu -> Right Click Computer -> Properties -> Choose Device Manager from the left side under Tasks.
In the Device Manager, the Action Replay DS should be listed under USBIO Controlled Devices as Action Replay DS (NDS Link)
If the Action Replay is listed as something else under USBIO Controller Devices or as an Unknown Device under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, you will need to update the drivers.
To do so:
- Right Click on the Device and Choose Update Driver Software
Choose -> Browse My Computer For Driver Software - Browse for driver software on your computer. -> Choose Let Me Pick From A List Of Drivers On My Computer
- Select The Device Driver You Want To Install. -> Choose Have Disc
- Install From Disc -> Choose Browse & locate the folder that you extracted to your desktop during the software download.
- Double Click to open the folder and choose the file called ActionReplayDS.inf and click OK
- If you receive an Update Driver Warning -> Choose Yes to continue installing the drivers.
- Once the driver installation is complete, the set-up is complete.
- You may need to restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Your Action Replay DS should now be recognized by the Code Manager Software.
If the Action Replay is still not recognized by the Code Manager Software, contact our technical support team by using the "Still Need Help" feature of this site.
Windows Vista (64-bit ONLY)
Please downlaod the Vista (64-bit) version of the Code Manager software & uninstall any Code Manager Software that is currently installed on your PC. The software can be found in the support section of www.codejunkies.com
Extract the zipped archive to a folder on your Desktop, and run the included Setup file to install the Action Replay Code Manager Software.
Once the software is installed, connect the Action Replay to the PC via the USB Cable and locate the Action Replay in your PCs Device Manager.
Start Menu -> Right Click Computer -> Properties -> Choose Device Manager from the left side under Tasks.
In the Device Manager, the Action Replay DS should be listed under USBIO Controlled Devices as Action Replay DS (NDS Link) x64
If the Action Replay is listed as something else under USBIO Controller Devices or as an Unknown Device under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, you will need to update the drivers.
To do so:
- Right Click on the Device and Choose Update Driver Software
Choose -> Browse My Computer For Driver Software - Browse for driver software on your computer. -> Choose Let Me Pick From A List Of Drivers On My Computer
- Select The Device Driver You Want To Install. -> Choose Have Disc
- Install From Disc -> Choose Browse & locate the folder that you extracted to your desktop during the software download.
- Double Click to open the folder and choose the file called ActionReplayDS_x64.inf and click OK
- If you receive an Update Driver Warning -> Choose Yes to continue installing the drivers.
- Once the driver installation is complete, the set-up is complete.
- You may need to restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Your Action Replay DS should now be recognized by the Code Manager Software.
If the Action Replay is still not recognized by the Code Manager Software, contact our technical support team by using the "Still Need Help" feature of this site.
If the Action Replay is still not recognized by the Code Manager Software
- Make sure that the Action Replay loads properly in the Nintendo DS when it is not connected to the PC.
- Make sure that there is no damage to the USB Cable or the Mini USB Port at the top of the Action Replay and that the USB Cable is securely connected to the USB Port.
- Make sure that the Nintendo DS is powered on and that the Action Replay is inserted into the Nintendo DS and connected to the PC using the USB Cable.
- Make sure that the Action Replay DS is in "Updating" Mode. Press the Yellow Mouse Button on the Action Replay’s Main Menu to enter "Updating" Mode.
- Try using a different USB Port on your PC.
- Make sure to only have one Code Manager window open at a time.
If your Code Manager software still fails to recognize the Action Replay after trying the steps above when connected to different USB ports, then please contact us by using the "Still Need Help" section of this site. Please provide us with answers to these questions:
- What is the category the device is listed as in your computer's Device Manager (USBIO Controlled Devices, Universal Serial Bus Controllers, etc.)?
- Is the driver currently listed as NDS Data Max, NDS Link, Action Replay Link, or something else in your computer's Device Manager?
- What operating system are you using? If Vista, is it a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system?
- What version of Code Manager Software do you currently have installed? (To find this, click on the 4 dots at the top left of the Code Manager Software Window and Choose “About Action Replay Code Manager”. The Software Version will be listed in the box that pops up.)
- Is there any visible damage to the Action Replay’s USB Port or the USB Cable?
- When the Action Replay is on the main menu, does the Yellow Mouse Button appear on the top right of the touch screen?
- Where and when was the Action Replay DS purchased?
A: If you are attempting to use the Nintendo DS Action Replay with a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows XP, please follow these steps:
Windows XP / Vista 64-Bit Users:
- Please downlaod the Vista (64-bit) version of the Code Manager software & uninstall any Code Manager Software that is currently installed on your PC. The software can be found in the support section of www.codejunkies.com
- Extract the zipped archive to a folder on your Desktop, and run the included Setup file to install the Action Replay Code Manager Software.
- Once the software is installed, connect the Action Replay to the PC via the USB Cable and locate the Action Replay in your PCs Device Manager
- Start Menu -> Right Click Computer -> Properties -> Choose Device Manager from the left side under Tasks.
- In the Device Manager, the Action Replay DS should be listed under USBIO Controlled Devices as "Action Replay DS (NDS Link) x64"
If the Action Replay is listed as something else under USBIO Controller Devices or as an Unknown Device under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, you will need to update the drivers.
Updating the Drivers:
- Right Click on the Device and Choose "Update Driver Software"
- Choose -> Browse My Computer For Driver Software
- Browse for driver software on your computer. -> Choose "Let Me Pick From A List Of Drivers On My Computer"
- Select The Device Driver You Want To Install. -> Choose "Have Disc"
- Install From Disc -> Choose "Browse" & locate the folder that you extracted to your desktop during the software download.
- Double Click to open the folder and choose the file called "ActionReplayDS_x64.inf" and click OK
- If you receive an "Update Driver Warning" -> Choose Yes to continue installing the drivers.
- Once the driver installation is complete, the set-up is complete.
NOTE:
You may need to restart your computer for the change to take effect
A: When using Action Replay codes, be sure to read any notes that our code creators have deemed necessary to place on certain codes; these notes can be found on www.codejunkies.com or by tapping the INFO button on the Action Replay.
INFO button:
If a particular code or group of codes has some information associated with them you will see the INFO button appear. Tap it with your stylus to display the associated notes; tap it again to clear them.
EXAMPLE: Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl
GO ANYWHERE - THROUGH ANYTHING:
WARNING: Use at your own risk. Do NOT save in black areas or Mystery Zones.
Walk Anywhere
Walk through any object. (BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU GO.. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK)
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC00
D2000000 00000000
923FCC00 0000001E
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000E
D2000000 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC04
D2000000 00000000
923FCC04 0000001F
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000F
D2000000 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC08
D2000000 00000000
923FCC08 0000001C
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000C
D2000000 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC0C
D2000000 00000000
923FCC0C 0000001D
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000D
D2000000 00000000
If you have used the "Walk Anywhere" or "Run Anywhere" codes for Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl and saved your game while in a "Mystery Zone", inside of an object, entered Wi-Fi Mode, or saved while in one of the black areas of the game, your character may become permanently locked in that location. The following code was developed to assist those people who have accidentally saved their game progress while in one of these locations.
STEP 1 – Entering the "Mystery Zone Fix" code.
- Insert Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl into the pass-through slot of the Nintendo DS Action Replay.
NOTE: If you do not have a pass-through port on your Action Replay, proceed to #2. - Insert the Action Replay into the game slot.
- Turn the Nintendo DS on.
NOTE: If you have a pass-through slot on your Action Replay, proceed to #5. - Replace the Action Replay with either Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl.
- Add the following code to your existing Pokémon Diamond or Pearl code list.
NOTE: You may either manually enter the code, or use the Action Replay Code Manager software.- Mystery Zone Fix (HOLD SELECT WHILE SAVING)
NOTE: Press SELECT then X if your save menu will not appear.
94000130 FFFB0000
621C5A08 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DC000000 F7FDEA80
18000000 0000019B
D2000000 00000000
94000130 FFFB0000
621C5A08 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
000020C8 0000036F
000020CC 00000070
000020D4 0000036F
000020D8 00708000
D2000000 00000000
- Mystery Zone Fix (HOLD SELECT WHILE SAVING)
NOTE: Since each game save is unique, it is impossible for our code staff to accurately recreate every instance / problem that may occur when saving in a “Mystery Zone, this code is not guaranteed to work in every situation. If this does not fix your problem, or you’re unable to access the in game menu to save your game progress, it may be necessary to send your game cartridge in to us so that our code creators may look at your specific problem. Please use the "Still Need Help" feature on this website for further assistance if this method does not resolve your problem..
STEP 2 – Enabling the Mystery Zone Fix
- Enable ONLY the "Mystery Zone Fix" code and tap the on-screen start button.
- Load your Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl game save progress.
- The moment the save data has loaded, press the X button to access the in game menu.
NOTE: DO NOT press any buttons before pressing X to ensure access the proper in game menu. - Choose “SAVE from the menu.
- When prompted with "Would you like to save the game?", choose YES.
- A second prompt will now appear; "There is already a saved file. Is it OK to overwrite it?"
- The moment you choose "YES" to the second prompt, PRESS AND HOLD the SELECT button.
- Continue to hold the SELECT button down while the game progress is being saved.
- Once the game has confirmed that the save was successful, power off the Nintendo DS.
STEP 3 – Verifying & Completing Fix
- With the power OFF, and no Action Replay is connected to your Nintendo DS, insert your game cartridge.
- Power ON the Nintendo DS.
- Load the existing game save data.
- Enter any one of the nearby houses.
- Exit the house.
- Open the in game menu by pressing X and save your game data one final time.