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How to Turn Off GameShark in a Game

A GameShark is a device designed for many different home video consoles that enables you to adjust the way games are played through cheats. While the GameShark functionality is on, the cheats are enabled. If you want to turn off the GameShark functionality, disable the cheats and play the game under normal circumstances you can do so in a few seconds.

Instructions

Cartridge Based Consoles
- 1
  Turn off your cartridge-based gaming console if using a GameShark on a console like the Nintendo 64.
- 2
  Pull your GameShark cartridge and the attached game out of your console. Separate the GameShark from the game cartridge.
- 3
  Insert the game cartridge back into the game console and turn the console back on. The cheats you previously entered will no longer be active because the GameShark is no longer connected.
Disc Based Consoles
- 4
  Shut down the game you are currently playing. For example, on a PlayStation 3 you would select the "Quit Game" option by pressing the "PS" button on the controller. The Xbox 360 has a similar option accessible via the controller.
- 5
  Disconnect the GameShark media manager from the USB port on your console. Pull it out the same way you would disconnect a flash drive from your computer.
- 6
  Start the game you were playing once again on your disc-based console. Because the GameShark Media Manager is no longer present, the cheats previously selected will no longer be active.

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