Nintendo DSi Action Replay

Attention DSi AR owners:

Nintendo DSi system software update 1.4.5

Datel has learned that the DSi Action Replay (none 3DS compatible) platform is affected by the January, 2013 software update 1.4.5.

After upgrading your Nintendo DSi console to version 1.4.5. or above you will need to update your DSi Action Replay using the update software provided in the download link below.

Please beware that this update is not intended for use with the 3DS compatible DSi Action Replay.

• Please download the latest version of the DSi Action Replay Software.
  

Answer:

Older versions of the DSi Action Replay hardware are NOT compatible with the 3DS console, however, the latest hardware being produced and shipped directlyfrom www.codejunkies.com will allow codes to run on DS/DSi games on a 3DS console.

Older hardware versions cannot be upgraded to be compatible with the 3DS console via software update; new Action Replay DSi hardware must be purchased from Code Junkies to ensure compatibility.

Answer:

To ensure compatibility with the DSi Action Replay and Pokemon Black / White Version, you must update to the latest firmware version.

DO NOT UNPLUG THE USB CABLE, REMOVE THE ACTION REPLAY OR POWER OFF THE CONSOLE WHILE UPDATING THE FIRMWARE; WAIT FOR IT TO COMPLETE!

Remove all game cartridges from the Action Replay pass-through slot before starting the update process.

Be sure your DSi Action Replay is not connected to your DS/DSi console.

Do not insert a game cart during the firmware update process.

Firmware Update Instructions

Answer:

To get started with your new DSi Action Replay, please follow these steps:

1. Turn off your DS console and remove any games you may have inserted.
   
2. Fully insert the Action Replay DSi into the game slot of the DSi console. (Labeled "Slot 1")
   
   (A "click" should be heard when fully inserted.)
   
3. Insert the desired game cartridge into the DSi Action Replay pass-through slot.
   
   
4. Turn on your Nintendo DSi console.
   NOTE: The Action Replay may appear as a game other than the one inserted into the Action Replay; this is a consequence of the DSi security system. Simply tap
   the game icon to run Action Replay.
   example:
   
5. Tap the game icon to run Action Replay software.
6. Allow the DSi Action Replay to fully load the code list. Do NOT insert / remove a game cartridge or the Action Replay during this process.
   
   NOTE: If the Action Replay fails to load properly, or you receive the "an error has occurred..." message, simple tap the power button on the DSi to reset the console, or completely power the console off and them back on again.
7. To begin selecting Action Replay game enhancement codes after the Action Replay has fully loaded, tap the word "Codes", or press the A button when "Codes" is selected. (highlighted in blue)
   
8. If the game cartridge is inserted properly and codes are preloaded for the inserted game, the game title should be displayed in a pop-up dialog box:

   Pokemon Diamond
   Ok

   At this point, press the A button again to continue on to the code selection menu.

NOTE: If the game cartridge is not detected, or codes for the inserted game have not been loaded onto the Action Replay cartridge, a pop-up dialog box containing a message similar to the following will appear:

Unknown Game Inserted.
IPKE-4DFFBF91
Ok

For further instructions regarding the code selection & code update process, please see section 2.1 & 2.2 of the DSi Action Replay instruction manual.

Answer:

The Action Replay DSi Code Manager Software and Drivers can be downloaded from the link below.

How to install AR DSi drivers:

Action Replay DSi Code Manager Software

Extract the zipped archive to a folder on your desktop, and run the included Setup file to install the Action Replay Code Manager.  After installing this software, you may connect your Action Replay to a free USB port directly on the PC to begin driver installation.  If you are required to point to the location of the drivers, they may be found in the folder to which you extracted the files from the download.

To Update the Drivers:

• Connect your Action Replay DSi to your PC using the supplied USB cable.** Be sure that the Action Replay DSi is removed from your DSi/DS console before connecting the Action Replay DSi to your PC.
• Go to the Windows Start Menu at the bottom left of your PC Screen
• In the “Search Programs & Files” box, type:
  Device Manager
• Choose “Device Manager” under Control Panel
• Locate the Action Replay DSi (this may be listed under Other Devices as “NDS Link” or under Universal Serial Bus Controllers or USBIO Devices as “Unknown Device”)
• Right Click on the Device and choose “Update Drivers Software”
• Choose “Browse My Computer For Driver Software”
• Check the box to include subfolders and click “Browse”
• Locate the “USA Code Manager PC Software” folder that you extracted to the PC and click “OK”
• Choose “Let Me Pick” and click “Next”
• Choose “Have Disc” and click “Browse”
• o   32 Bit Users – Choose “dsiarhwprog.inf”
• o   64 Bit Users – Choose “dsiarhwprog_x64.inf”
• Click OK and then Choose “Next” to install the drivers.

**NOTE: It's important that you remove the Action Replay DSi hardware from your DS/DSi console BEFORE connecting the Action Replay DSi to your PC for use with the Code Manager Software.

Answer:

Look at the images below and find the one that looks like your Action Replay after it has loaded to the main menu. Click on the image to download the correct software.

Action Replay DS / Action Replay DS Media Edition

DS AR + DSAR Media Edition Code Manager:

 

Action Replay DSi

Action Repaly DSi Code Manager:

Answer:

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 internet connection or your PC may be disabling the connection between the software and our servers. Be sure your PC has a functional connection to the internet and try disabling any Antivirus or Firewall software that may be enabled, as these can prohibit a connection to our server.

Video Tutorial:

The only other known reasons for the "load failed" error, and their solutions are as follows:

The code manager software needs to be updated.

Install the latest version of the Code Manager software.

Firewall, anti-virus / malware software is preventing the Action Replay Code Manager from communicating properly with the Codejunkies.com servers.

First try disabling any Antivirus or Firewall software you may have enabled, as these can interfere with the connection. Adding the code manager software to the "approved" programs list of any anti-virus or firewall is strongly suggested. (We are unable to assist with firewall, anti-virus or anti-malware software.) Also, if you are part of a larger network such as at a school or office, some of the security settings may be beyond your ability to change. In this case, please contact your local IT manager for more information.

online_subscriptions.xml file is missing or corrupt.

Verify that the .xml file is not corrupt or missing. If Missing, the file can be downloaded here. (Unzip to code manager folder.)

Default DS Action Replay subscription .xml file location:
C:\... Documents\Datel\Action Replay DS Code Manager

Default DSi Action Replay subscription .xml file location:
C:\... Documents\Datel\Action Replay DSi Code Manager

 

Latest Code Manager PC Software:

DS Action Replay Code Manager

DSi Action Replay Code Manager

Answer:

If your Action Replay DSi is booting to a red screem, please follow these steps to reset the device.

1. Remove your Action Replay DSi from your Nintendo DS/DSi console.**
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to a port on your PC, and the other to your Action Replay DSi.
3. Open the Action Replay DSi code manager software on your PC.
4. At the top of the code manager software, click on the 4 colored dots that are located to the left of the words "Action Replay DSi Code Manager".
5. Click "About Action Replay DSi Code Manager..."
   
6. When the dialog box appears, cick on "Reset Hardware".

**NOTE: It's important that you remove the Action Replay DSi hardware from your DS/DSi console BEFORE connecting the Action Replay DSi to your PC for use with the Code Manager Software.

Answer:

If you're receiving an ARLE System Error, try resetting your Action Replay DSi.

1. Remove your Action Replay DSi from your Nintendo DS/DSi console.**
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to a port on your PC, and the other to your Action Replay DSi.
3. Open the Action Replay DSi code manager software on your PC.
4. At the top of the code manager software, click on the 4 colored dots that are located to the left of the words "Action Replay DSi Code Manager".
5. Click "About Action Replay DSi Code Manager..."
   
6. When the dialog box appears, cick on "Reset Hardware".

**NOTE: It's important that you remove the Action Replay DSi hardware from your DS/DSi console BEFORE connecting the Action Replay DSi to your PC for use with the Code Manager Software.

If you still experience the same problem after the reset has been performed then unfortunately, the product may be malfunctioning. In this case, there are two things that we can recommend. You may either consult the store from which the product was purchased regarding an exchange, or you may send the entire product into us with a copy of the sales receipt verifying that it is still within the 90 day warranty. If the product is within warranty, we will determine if the malfunction was due to a defect, and replace the product if so. Please be sure to include all components of the product that you are exchanging, a short letter explaining the issue, and your return address and contact information.

Note: eBay and Amazon Marketplace are not considered valid retailers. Purchases made from eBay, Amazon Marketplace or any other unauthorized 3rd party seller will not be honored under the 90 day warranty policy.

Datel Design & Development Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service
33 N. Garden Avenue – Suite 900
Clearwater, FL 33755

For your protection, we recommend that you use a recorded delivery service such as UPS or U.S. Mail with Delivery Confirmation when sending items to our office. We cannot accept liability for items that are damaged or lost in the mail.

Answer:

If your Action Replay DSi 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 removing the Action Replay DSi from your DSi console, then connect it to your PC as described in the manual**. Check the codelist on the left-hand side of the code manager software for the title of the game you're attempting to use with the AR DSi. 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 still receive the error “Unknown Game, then unfortunately you may have an alternate version of the game in question.

Please contact us using the Still Need Help feature of the website. Please provide us with the following information for all games not recognized after the steps above have been tried.

Game Name & Game ID

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..

To obtain the the Game ID, please follow these steps:

1. Turn on the Nintendo DSi with the Action Replay inserted.
2. Once the code list has been loaded fully, insert the game into the pass-through slot of the DSi Action Replay.
3. Highlight the "Codes" option and press the A button.
4. A message regarding the "Unknown Game" will appear on the lower screen of the DSi; this message contains the game ID. It should look similar to this:

Unknown Game Inserted

IPKE-4DFFBF91

Ok

The numbers & letters displayed below the "Unknown Game Inserted" message is your Game ID; in this case the game ID is IPKE-4DFFBF91.

**NOTE: It's important that you remove the Action Replay DSi hardware from your DS/DSi console BEFORE connecting the Action Replay DSi to your PC for use with the Code Manager Software.

Answer:

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:

1. Click on the "Add New Subscription" Button in the AR DS Software.
2. Copy the above sample link into the "Add New Subscription" Box.
3. 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 DSi 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.

Answer:

Unfortunately, since homebrew games are not made or distributed by Datel, we cannot guarantee compatibility of specific homebrew games with the Action Replay DSi.

When downloading a homebrew game from the internet, download the game or application to your PC and then copy the “.nds” file to your Action Replay’s Micro SD Card.  Make sure that you are using applications that are designed for the Nintendo DS.

Once the files are loaded onto the Micro SD Card, insert the Micro SD Card into the Action Replay DSi and load it on the Nintendo DSi.  When the Action Replay loads, choose “Files” from the main menu.

Applications that are in the correct format will appear with a soccer ball icon next to them.  Choose the application that you wish to use from the list. 

Press “A” or double click continue to run the application.

If the application does not run or loads to a white screen, there may be a problem with that particular application.  In this case, we would recommend contacting the creator of the application to see if there are any known issues with the file.

Answer:

Please follow the steps below to back-up and restore a game save.

To Create a Back-Up of your Game Save:

• Load the Action Replay DSi with the Game Cart inserted
• Choose “Saves” from the main menu
• Choose “Backup Game Save”
• You will be prompted to enter the Game Name & the Save Name
• Double tap “Continue” to back up the save

 To Restore the Save

Note:  Only restore a game save to the game that it was originally taken from.  Restoring a back up for the wrong game will result in a corrupt game save.

• Load the Action Replay DSi with the Game Cart inserted
• Choose “Saves” from the main menu
• Choose the save that you wish to restore
• You will be asked to confirm that you want to restore this game save.
• Choose “Yes” and the game save will be restored to your game cart.

NOTE: Not all games are compatible with the Action Replay DSi game save back-up feature. Some games, like Pokemon Heart Gold & Soul Silver are not compatible at this time.

Answer:

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.