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How to Use AR Code for Pokemon Sapphire

The popular "Pokemon" series of video games contains no in-game cheat entering system, so cheating in "Pokemon" is restricted to exploitation of bugs. However, those desiring to cut a few corners in "Pokemon" games need not despair, as the Codejunkies company has created a device known as the Action Replay (AR) which allows cheat codes to be entered in all "Pokemon" games. Using the Action Replay device for "Pokemon Sapphire" is an easy process once you have purchased the device.

Things You'll Need

Game Boy Advance or Nintendo DS
Action Replay cartridge

Instructions

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  Look up the a list of Action Replay codes for "Pokemon Sapphire" using an Internet search engine. Use a phrase such as "Action Replay codes for Pokemon Sapphire." User-generated lists of Action Replay codes are easy to find and are the most comprehensive source of Action Replay codes.
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  Once you have found a list of codes, find the specific code you wish to use and write it down on a piece of paper in the exact format it is shown. Action Replay codes come in two columns of letters and numbers and they must be input in the same way. Also write down any specific instructions to activate the code, such as a series of buttons that must be pressed.
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  Get your Game Boy Advanced or Ninendo DS in front of you and make sure it is turned off.
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  Place the Action Replay cartridge in the slot in the back of the gaming system. If it is an Action Replay Ultimate or Action Replay Max, place the "Pokemon Sapphire" cartridge in the slot in the aback of the Action Replay cartridge. If it is a regular Action Replay, move to Step 5.
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  Turn on the gaming system If it is a regular Action Replay, replace the Action Replay cartridge with the "Pokemon Sapphire" cartridge when prompted. Do not turn off the system while switching cartridges.
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  Wait while the Action Replay attempts to recognize your game cartridge. If it does not recognize it, it will give you a code. Select "Add New Game" and input the name of the game and the Input Code when prompted.
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  Once the name has been recognized or entered, select "Add New Code" and enter the code you have written down. You may also name the code at this point, but it is not necessary.
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  Save the code and select the option to start the game. Some codes will activate automatically when the game starts, while others will require a specific set of buttons to be pressed to activate the code. Refer to any instructions you have written down from the online code list.

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