How to Use GameShark on Visual Boy Advance for Pokemon Emerald

Gamers looking to play their favorite Game Boy Advance games on their computer can do so using ROM files, or image files of the original cartridge, and emulators such as the free Visual Boy Advance. As long as you own the game, you can download ROM files of popular games such as "Pokemon Emerald" to play the game on a bigger screen, as well as take advantage of your emulator's expanded features. One handy tool found in Visual Boy Advance is the ability to implement GameShark cheat codes without having to own the original device.

Instructions

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     Look up and write down the GameShark cheat codes you wish to use. You can find cheat codes on the official GameShark website, or from cheat code lists on sites such as Super Cheats or GameFAQs. For example, the code "32C96211F488" disables random encounters in "Pokemon Emerald."

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     Start Visual Boy Advance, and load your "Pokemon Emerald" game.

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     Select the "Cheats" menu, and choose "Cheat List."

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     Click "Add Cheat," and enter your cheat code. Once enabled, the cheat code will run until you delete it from the list.