Code Breaker
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Code Breaker is a cheat device developed by Pelican Accessories, currently available for PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. Along with competing products Gameshark and Action Replay, it is one of the few currently supported video game cheat devices.
[edit] History
Originally developed by the Fire International Group and distributed by Pelican Accessories as the NTSC/UC (North American) counterpart to the PAL (European) Xploder cheat device, the Code Breaker first appeared on the Sega Dreamcast relatively late in the console's lifecycle. Soon after the Dreamcast version was released, development began on a Playstation 2 version.
After version six hit the market, Fire International abruptly broke off their partnership with Pelican to develop the newly Mad Catz-acquired GameShark. It was also at this time that the Gameboy Advance Code Breaker was discontinued. Pelican Accessories put together an internal development team and proceeded with future versions of Code Breaker.
[edit] Features
Though previous versions of the PlayStation 2 Code Breaker were plagued by limited functionality, [1] later versions were lauded for features such as a simple, uncluttered menu and "typing" systems. [2] Version 9 added support for USB keyboards. [3]
Unlike other cheat devices which store cheat codes on proprietary storage devices, the PlayStation 2 Code Breaker stores codes on memory cards, thus cutting down on manufacturing costs. Codes and saves can also be copied from USB flash drives. The device's official web site provides codes posted by the former Game Shark Code Creators Club. [3] Codes can be downloaded from the official web site using the device's "Day1" feature. [4] Later versions include support for the PlayStation 2's Broadband Adapter and internet chat. [3]
