Bricked InterAct Gameshark for PS1

[neSneSgB]

I might buy a v2.0 GameShark online, then just update that, while ripping all of the BIOSes as I update it to each version.

[Helder]

If you get another GS send me the bricked one so I can try to repair it and then send it back.

[rimsky82]

What exactly would I be looking for on ebay for one of those comms links? Are they somewhat available?

[rimsky82]

Can I get a link to the gameshark 2.42 rom?

thanks

[neSneSgB]

Few things

1. My GameShark isn't bricked anymore, it's now running Zippy 33E. But, I have no way of bringing it back to the GameShark BIOS, because the 2.42 I have won't flash correctly, so I just want to find another version that I have to use if needed.

2. I think you need a parallel cord, a computer old enough with the Parallel Port + the X-Killer software , and X-Flasher running on the PS1. You enable COMMS communication on X-Flasher, plug them both in, and in X-Killer you read it/upgrade/etc. (I think that's how you set it up)


Here is the link to 2.42 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bxoo...pEblgyc2s/edit

[neSneSgB]

Also I did find a link on the internet of someone's complete extraction of the BigWave 4 disc. It has all the BIOS updates for various regions, the EXEs that run depending on which GS, save files, and the code files. I can send the direct link to the archive file if someone wants that

[rimsky82]

I have an older computer with XP, and so far I've only gotten my XPloder to work in X-Killer, and my GS Pro to work in GSCC. I can't find an option to dump the rom with GSCC for PSX, only N64, but we already have 3.2 dumped anyway. I have 4 regular gamesharks, 2 of which I believe are bricked, a pro action replay, and a par clone called super game converter.

So, since I have 2 bricked gamesharks (from trying to update them) I also would benefit from figuring out how to flash these suckers without buying a vintage computer with an ISA slot and hunting down a comms card that will work.

[neSneSgB]

You can swap-disc X-Flash for PS1, and flash the BIOS directly from the PS1. X-Flash also has an "Enable COMMS" selection that might let it work with the other GameSharks on X-Killer.

[rimsky82]

Do you have an xflash iso ready? I'd appreciate not having to make coasters trying to get that right. I'll certainly try it out.

I shouldn't have to swap as my psx is modded.

[neSneSgB]

xflash.zip
Here's one with Ahoy341m, Caetla, GS 2.42, and Zippy33E.
Note that the Licensed screen is corrupt, but it still will boot just fine.

[rimsky82]

Perhaps I'm not burning it right, but I can't get past the boot screen.

[neSneSgB]

Mine goes to that, but then it does go past.

X-FLASH_1.2B3.zip
EDIT: Here's a ISO that is correctly licensed, and then you can swap the disc with the one that won't boot at the menu of X-Flash, so it reads the correct BIOSes

[Helder]

Send me the link with the BIOS files. Rimsky if you want to send me one of those bricks to try to fix I'd appreciate it then send it back your way.

[neSneSgB]

http://aybabtu.chez.com/PS1/BWAVE.7z
This is a direct link extracted from a tinyURL link

[neSneSgB]

I kinda forgot about GameShark stuff until now, but tomorrow I will buy a 2.0 GS so I can rip it.