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Action Replay Origins
- The Action Replay, predating the Game Genie, first appeared on Commodore computers like the C64.
- It allowed saving games and even backing up entire games onto cartridges, unlike floppy disks.
Action Replay Branding
- Action Replay's name lost relevance as its main use shifted from saving game states to cheat codes, similar to Game Genie.
- This branding issue led to its renaming as GameShark in the US market.
SharkWire's Target Audience
- SharkWire Online aimed to bring internet access to non-computer users via N64, similar to WebTV.
- They targeted a young demographic (7-14 year olds), raising regulatory concerns due to COPPA.