Expert: Octane - 11/7/2010

Question
i tried using a keycode for Yoshi's story to get banjo kazooie to work and now my gameshark is locked......HOW DO I UNLOCK IT AND IF I GET A NEW ONE HOW DO I PLAY BANJO KAZOOIE!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!

Answer
Gday Rico,

According to the manual the only way you can unlock your Gameshark is insert the game that the Keykode was inserted.  (In you case Yoshi's Story)   If you don't have Yoshi's Story they your not going to be able to unlock the Gameshark.

The other way is using a non-locked Gameshark to unlock the first Gameshark.

See video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5RwtGqI2vo

See the text from the manual.

Here is the relavant section from the manual.  (Incase you don't have it)

Using KeyCodes

Some games will require a Keycode, or specific activation code, in order to use any enhancements. These Keycodes may be shared by some games, while other games will require their own specific Keycode. Not all games will require a Keycode, but you will know that one is required if the game will not load when the Game Shark is present. Your Game Shark currently contains Keycodes for any games that require them. As new games are released, any new Keycodes required will be provided through our website (www.gameshark.com) or our Technical Support Department. Once you receive the new Keycode from InterAct, follow the directions listed below to activate it properly.

WARNING: Do not activate any Keycodes unless you have the game available. Entering a Keycode without the game that requires that keycode will cause the Game Shark to lock up until that game is inserted.

How to Get Started with Keycodes

Games that require Keycodes are not compatible with the Game Shark until the corresponding Keycode is activated. For this reason, you will need to insert another game first to get into the Game Shark menus and activate the correct Keycode. Choose a game that you know works fine with the Game Shark to utilize as your Set-Up Cart. Once the Keycode is activated, you will need to turn off your Nintendo 64 system, remove the Set-Up Cart and insert the new game requiring the Keycode, then power up again to play.

Adding New Keycodes

With a standard game, or Set-Up Cart inserted, go into the Main Menu and press both the "L" and "R" buttons simultaneously to get into the Keycode menu. Push the analog stick of your controller all the way down until a blank Keycode is displayed, then press the "A" button to select. You can now enter a new Keycode and comment. This only has to be entered once, and will be stored in your Game Shark's internal memory for future use. Once the Keycode has been added, follow the instructions for activating it as described below.

Activating a Keycode

While in the main menu, press both the "L" and "R" buttons simultaneously to get into the Keycode menu. In this menu, any current Keycodes will be shown, along with a comment or description. Select a Keycode by pushing the analog stick on your controller up or down to highlight the code wanted, and then press "A" to select it. At this point, a warning is displayed to confirm that you have the game associated with the selected Keycode.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE GAME AVAILABLE, DO NOT PRESS THE "A" BUTTON TO SELECT IT. IF YOU DO SELECT THE KEYCODE, THE NEXT TIME YOU POWER UP THE GAME SHARK, THAT SPECIFIC GAME MUST BE PRESENT. BE WARNED - IF THE GAME IS NOT PRESENT, YOUR

GAME SHARK WILL LOCK-UP UNTIL THE SPECIFIC GAME REQUIRING THAT KEYCODE IS INSERTED.

If you have the game, and are prepared to activate the Keycode, follow the on-screen instructions and then turn your Nintendo 64 system off. If you do not have the game, press any button on your controller to deactivate this selection.

Starting the Game with Keycode Activated

Once you have activated the Keycode and turned the system off, remove the set-up cart and insert the game for which the Keycode was activated for. Next, power up and use the Game Shark with enhancements, as usual. You can add new enhancements for the game, activate them and deactivate them as needed.

Please note that the Keycode system is a "one-shot" operation. This means that after you have finished playing a game requiring a Keycode and then switched off your system, it will return to the factory default settings. You will have to repeat the Keycode activation procedures described above every time you use one of these games requiring a Keycode. It is best to use a game cartridge which you know works with Game Shark's factory settings as a standard Set-Up Cart.

Getting New Codes

There are four ways you can get new codes for your Game Shark. One way is join Dangerous Waters, the exclusive members-only newsletter that is chock full of codes, news and feature stories. Full details on joining are on the membership card enclosed. You may also visit our Surfing with the Sharks website at www.gameshark.com. For those of you with limited internet access, we also provide a "900" number dedicated to Game Shark codes. The number for the Game Shark Hotline is 1-900-773-SHARK (7527). The call costs $1.29 per minute, and you must be 18 years old or have your parent's permission to call.

Finally, check your favorite Video Game Magazines for official Game Shark codes. Each month, new Game Shark codes will be published in various gaming magazines. As you can see, there will never be a shortage of codes for Game Shark.

Note: Unofficial and unauthorized codes can cause your Game Shark to lock-up and require reprogramming. Only use InterAct's fully-tested and approved codes to assure compatibility.

Hope this helps.

Octane