Gaming The Official Frequently Asked Questions Thread

[Curley5959]

Alrighty.. With the same questions being posted all the time about cheats, <b>Elixirdream, Narin and myself</b> have decided to make this thread. In this thread you can ask questions about cheats and such to do with the DS... Below are some frequently asked questions.. Please bear with us as this will be updated quiet regularly when we believe a question needs to be added..

<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro--><b>Im afraid Ill have to post a few rules..</b>

<b>1.</b> No flaming, arguing or any obscene language to be used please.
<b>2.</b> Please no smart arse remarks
<b>3.</b> Please, the older and more wiser members please help out our newbies and dont make fun of them.. Your were once a n00b too.. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

Thats just the main rules.. The rest is just common sense.. Anyway, onto the Questions and Answers

<!--coloro:#000080--><span style="color:#000080"><!--/coloro-->It is important for all the newcomers or newbies to know and learn how to use r4cce~! This is a tool that most of us are using it to edit our own database.
It is easy to learn and convinient to use

<b>a)</b> Please refer to my tutorial on <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?act=findpost&pid=1278822" target="_blank">r4cce</a>

<b>b)</b> you can obtain a copy of r4cce from <a href="http://home.usay.jp/pc/soft.html" target="_blank">http://home.usay.jp/pc/soft.htm</a>

<b>c)</b> "I also suggest using <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=103879" target="_blank">YSMenu</a> a replacement firmware for the R4DS which offers better game compatibility, features and also has better cheat support. YSMenu doesn't cut off any of the cheats and displays all the cheats for all the games and don't have the problems the R4DS has with some cheats. You can use the R4 skins on YSMenu (I used by R4 Themes on YSmenu with no problems) and you can use Moonshell on YSMenu as well."
Quoted From Narin<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->


<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><u><b>Frequently Asked Questions</b></u><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

<b>Q1: I got my cheat codes working for Soma Bringer or Sonic before i patched the rom, but they not working now.</b>
<b>A:</b> When you patch a game, what happens is that the game ID of the rom changes.. Most of the time patched games are included in the cheat file but if not read on.. Use R4CCE and select the Game ID.. Click on the ... and then select the patched version of of your game.. This should fix your problem. For a more in depth answer to this question, check out Question 3

<b>Q2: I got a PATCHED / FIXED version of a game. The cheat won't show up even it is in the database.</b>
<b>A:</b> Use r4cce to check whether the GAME ID is the same as the one in the cheat database. Change accordingly if it is different. Refer to the last question or Question 3 to change your Game ID.

<b>Q3: How to check GAME ID</b>
<b>A:</b> Click Add Game and you will the game ID is something like ABCJ 12345678 and then click <b>. . . </b> located next in between the GAME ID column and DUP? button.
Choose the game which you want to find out the GAME ID ~
After Choosing it Click OPEN
The GAME ID of the game will then changed and display on the GAME ID column
<b>
Q4: Theres this game Im playing and there are not cheats in the compilation</b>
<b>A: </b> Check to see if your game has cheats first.. If so, check your Game ID... Please refer to the game list --> <a href="http://cheats.gbatemp.net/GameList.txt" target="_blank">http://cheats.gbatemp.net/GameList.txt://h...et/GameList.txt</a>

<b>Q5: a) Games like Soma Bringer, Trauma Centre, TWEWY and Yugioh used to be in the cheat database but after the recent update it went missing.</b>
<b> b) Narin why did you remove Soma Bringer after the recent update.</b>
<b>A:</b> First of all, Narin would not remove any game cheats. Unless the cheats works on WIFI.. We do not endorse wifi cheating.
A: IF you are R4 and it clones user, please refer to <a href="http://cheats.gbatemp.net/#notice" target="_blank">http://cheats.gbatemp.net/#notice://http:/...emp.net/#notice</a>
A: It could also be you have a PATCHED / FIXED version of the game~! refer to Q1 and Q2
<b>
Q6: How do i get Yasumenu to work on R4DS?</b>
<b>A:</b> get a copy of Yasumenu
backup your save and game
delete everything/format micro SD card
replace with the downloaded Yasumenu and backup save and game
<b>
Q7: I want cheats. Make this for me now..
A:</b> Manners like that arent going to get you anything.. And if you request cheats in the Massive Cheat Compilation thread you will not get answered kindly, Please Post all of your requests in my thread here ---> <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=116242" target="_blank">http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=116242</a>

<b>Q8: Im using the Action Replay Code Manger so I can get cheats onto my AR device. I copied and pasted the htlm into the subscription box. It didn't work.</b>
It works for me, all you need to do is add this URL to the Action Replay Code Manager as a subscription
<a href="http://cheats.gbatemp.net/files/Action_Replay.xml" target="_blank">http://cheats.gbatemp.net/files/Action_Replay.xml</a>
The actual cheat xml file is around 10 megabytes so it will take about a 20-30 seconds to download on a fast connection.

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<b>Q9: I have a Flashcart! I try to get some cheats to work, and they don't! Why aren't they working?
A: The flashcart you are using properly doesn't support the codetype. A Solution is to patch the rom with the cheats. A good guide is located here: <a href="http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=174309" target="_blank">http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=174309</a></b>

Alright, Questions will be added regularly like I said.. If you believe a question should be added to the list, please PM me and I will decide if it will be added.

<u><b>Onto Flashkarts and Cheats</b></u>

This section will tell you which cheat file you need to download for your flashkart..

R4DS
N5DS
M3 Simply
Acekard 2/ RPG
<b>CHEAT.DAT (Encrypted)</b>

R4DS
N5DS
M3 Simply
DS Top Toy
<b>USRCHEAT.DAT (Unencrypted)</b>

M3DS Real
G6 Real
<b>cheat.db</b>

Supercard
Acekard 2/ RPG
G6 Real
<b>cheat.xml (Unencrypted)</b>

CycloDS
<b>user.EVOcheats</b>

EDGE
<b>EDGEcheat.dat (You must rename it to the proper name for EDGE cards)</b>

<u><b>
Where to Put your Cheat File.</b></u>
<b>
—–R4DS/M3DS Simply/N5DS Cheat Tutorial—–</b>
(1) The R4DS uses the cheat.dat and usrcheat.dat files. Use only one of these files, not both as using both can cause some cheats not to show up.
(2) After downloading the cheat.dat and usrcheat.dat files from the links provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the files.
(3) Copy the extracted files.
(4) Go to your SD card and paste the files in the “_system_” folder.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.
<b>
—–M3DS Real/G6DS Real Cheat Tutorial—–</b>
(1) The M3/G6 DS Real uses the cheat.db file.
(2) After downloading the cheat.db file from the link provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the file.
(3) Copy the extracted file.
(4) Go to your SD card and paste the file in the “SYSTEM” folder.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.
<b>
—–Acekard 2 RPG Cheat Tutorial—–</b>
(1) The AceKard 2 RPG uses the cheat.dat and cheat.xml files.
(2) After downloading the cheat.dat and cheat.xml files from the link provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the files.
(3) Copy the extracted files.
(4) Go to your SD card, click your “__ak2? folder, “cheats” and replace your cheat files there.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.
(6) Load up the AceKard 2 and go to the game you want to cheat with. Open up the cheat window.
(7) Click “DB select”. Choose either cheat database.
(8) Press “rebuild” and a cheat file for the game will be created.
<b>
—–iTouch DS Cheat Tutorial (courtesy of Digitap)—–</b>
(1) The iTouch DS uses the cheat.db file.
(2) After downloading the cheat.db file from the link provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the files.
(3) Copy the extracted file.
(4) Go to your SD card and paste the file in the “iTouch” folder.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.

<b>—–CycloDS Cheat Tutorial—–</b>
(1) The CycloDS uses the user.evoCheats file.
(2) After downloading the user.evoCheats file from the link provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the file.
(3) Copy the extracted file.
(4) Go to your SD card and paste the file in the “CycloDS” folder.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.

<b>—–EDGE Cheat Tutorial—–</b>
(1) The EDGE uses the EDGEcheats.dat file.
(2) After downloading the EDGEcheats.dat file from the link provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the file.
(3) Copy the extracted file.
(4) Go to your SD card and paste the file in the “EDGE” folder.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.

<b>—–DS Top Toy (DSTT) Cheat Tutorial—–</b>
(1) The DSTT uses the usrcheat.dat file.
(2) After downloading the usrcheat.dat file from the link provided, use WinRar/WinZip/7-Zip to extract the file.
(3) Copy the extracted file.
(4) Go to your SD card and paste the file in the “TTMENU” folder.
(5) If prompted to replace an older cheat file, click “yes” to proceed and overwrite the old cheat database.

Where to put your cheats.. Borrowed From <a href="http://nds-help.com" target="_blank">http://nds-help.com</a>

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This thread will be updated regularly. I will post what has been changed at the bottom of this post when I update it.. Please, if you want a question added, dont be afraid to PM me or if you have a question and you are afraid of posting it here, send a PM to <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=04&MID=116295" target="_blank">Myself (Curley5959)</a> or <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=04&MID=126724" target="_blank">Elixirdream</a> We may use your question as an example but we will not reveal that it was you who asked the question unless you say so..<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

 

[elixirdream]

WELL DONE

 

[Hehe Moo]

Nice one guys.


@Narin: Do you reckon you could put a link to this page into your first post? That would be nice, that way we can tell the rule breakers to look at the first post and be done with it. Thanks.

I'm a happy Temper.

 

[lolzed]

about time you guys made a guide...this is perfect!a great guide on this!

 

[elixirdream]

lolzed,
we had planned and prepared this for quite sometime

so now maybe you can help us as well ... especially when you are "BORED"

 

[Curley5959]

Yeah we had this planned for ages.. Then I finally got around to finishing it.. With the help of Elixir of course.. I hope you dont mind me creating the thread.. That means Ill be getting all the questions..

 

[lolzed]

I'd be glad to!

 

[elixirdream]

Curley,
you know me... like i would bother who started this

as long we can make this place better and of course reduce of flaming

however, i think some people might not like us to reply like "READ MY SIGNATURE"
LOL

 

[Curley5959]

How is that a problem..??

That thread was created in 2002..

Wrong link perhaps

 

[elixirdream]

Curley,
by the way please add this quoted phrase from Narin

You can use the R4 skins on YSMenu (I used by R4 Themes on YSmenu with no problems) and you can use Moonshell on YSMenu as well.

on the following:-

c) "I also suggest using YSMenu a replacement firmware for the R4DS which offers better game compatibility, features and also has better cheat support. YSMenu doesn't cut off any of the cheats and displays all the cheats for all the games and don't have the problems the R4DS has with some cheats."
Quoted From Narin

 

[Hehe Moo]

Speaking of "read my signature", Curley, "A Helper with Cheat Code Editor" is no longer your "New" thread. xD Yes I know I'm annoying when it comes to this stuff.

Did you see? I helped a noob on that thread! I feel like I've done my job here xD

 

[elixirdream]

ok guys.... i need an answer for this .. and please do add the question and answer to the first post once it is answered

One of the forum member asked me:-

I have GBA cheats zip... how do I use them with EZ-Flash III?

I will assume he mean the EZ-Flash 3in1 slot 2 device

sorry.. i have lack of knowledge on this

 

[lolzed]

To use cheats you must have a folder named CHT on the root of your SD card. If you followed install instruction correctly this should already be there. The CHT folder is where all your cheat files(yes plural) will be stored. These cheat files are in the form of .cht and have a certain format.google!this is thread for NDS cheats right??QUOTETo use cheats you must have cheats toggled on(see EZ-V settings) and the appropriate cheat file in your CHT folder. When you select a game that has cheats a new menu will pop up on the touch screen, this will list all the cheats available. Simply scoll down the list toggling on any cheats you want to use, use up and down arrows to go through list and right arrow to toggle on & off. Press A when your done to run the game. Tap the close icon to cancel.

Once in-game you'll notice the cheats aren't active straight away. Press L+R+START(in-game) to turn them on and L+R+SELECT to turn them off

 

[elixirdream]

yes yes GOOGLE but i am lazy for once

but slot 2 device is also part of DS

so i think it is relevant

 

[Curley5959]

Thread and Sig updated..

 

[elixirdream]

Curley,
if you think post 12 and 13 is relevant to this thread
please add it to your first post

thanks

 

[polle123]

I love u guys right now

I will post new Q if I find some from now on

 

[elixirdream]

welcome polle123

we need you here to help as well

 

[polle123]

u should add a rule: "DO NOT ask for cheats in this thread, for cheat requests please go here: *clicky*
We don't want another thread spawned now do we

 

[Curley5959]

Ill do another update sometime.. Have to go for now.. Will be back soon though..