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From: Darco <darco@bigfoot.com>
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Subject: Re: Action Replay
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 07:16:00 -0400
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Maurice Sibrandi wrote:
> 
> How many of you are using an Action Replay cartridge for uploading gfx/data
> in stead of siocons?
> 

I am. I've found it an extremely useful debugging and development tool
-- even if you don't re-flash it. The newer Action Replays/GameSharks
allow you to view the frame buffer and sent the information to the
computer with a PC Comms link. Perfect screen shots that take 3 seconds
to download and you can start playing right where you left off.

If you want to be able to upload and download, you need to reflash. You
can upload and download information from the PlayStation memory without
reflashing, but it is way too much trouble than it's worth. (You can't
do it through the command line)

You should also know that using an Action Replay/GameShark(AR/GS) with
or without a comms link could void your warranty. However, the
likelihood of the AR/GS causing any damage to your PlayStation is
minimal.

I've found it to be an invaluble development tool.

'Darco