This product has been discontinued. It is no longer sold in stores; further support & updates are no longer available.
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Unfortunately no, the Action Replay DS Media Edition is not compatible with the Trainer Toolkit.Answer:
The v2.05 firmware update which, is downloadable HERE, is designed for use with ONLY the Action Replay DS Media Edition. The v2.05 firmware update includes support for a number of games including Pokemon Black, Pokemon White and Professor Layton and the Lost Future.To update your Action Replay Media Edition:
DO NOT UNPLUG THE USB CABLE, REMOVE THE ACTION REPLAY OR POWER OFF THE CONSOLE WHILE UPDATING THE FIRMWARE!
Be sure there are NO game carts inserted into the Action Replay pass-through slot before updating the firmware!
Remove anything that may be inserted in the GBA cart slot of your Nintendo DS / DS lite console before updating firmware!
Verify that the console is fully charged, or connected to AC power before starting the firmware upgrade process!
NOTE: This is a discontinued product. It is no longer sold in US retail stores & compatibility updates may not be available in the future. It's recommended that you update to the DSi Action Replay hardware to ensure future compatibility.
The DSi Action Replay is compatible with the Nintendo DS, DS Lite, DSi, and DSi XL consoles.
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Follow these steps:Getting Started:
NOTE: Some MicroSD cards are not compatible with the Action Replay Media Edition. For example, MicroSD HC (High Capacity) cards do not function properly when used with the Action Replay.
Creating a login name, color scheme & user icon:
Backing Up Game Save Data:
Restoring Game Save Data to your Game Cartridge:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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.
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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:
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.
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First you will need to update your Action Replay 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.
Adding New Codes For A Game That Is Already On Your Code List
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If you have broken or misplaced your USB cable you can purchase a new one at www.datelgaming.com or by sending a check or money order in the amount of $6.99 plus $2.00 shipping and handling to the address below. Please make the check payable to Datel Design & Development and please also include a short letter explaining the issue.Datel Design & Development Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service
33 N Garden Avenue – Suite 900
Clearwater, FL 33755
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.
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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.
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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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:
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:
NOTE:
You may need to restart your computer for the change to take effect
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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.
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
STEP 3 – Verifying & Completing Fix

Here are the questions that the Datel support team members are most frequently asked; simply click on a question to view the answer.
If you find you still have questions after reading through this section, or your question was not covered in our database, you may contact us using the "Still Need Help" option on the navigation menu.
- Datel Technical Support Team.