The "CodeBreaker" was a cheat device developed by Pelican Accessories (later acquired by Mad Catz). Unlike the GameShark, which used a memory card dongle, the CodeBreaker for PS2 was a standalone disc.
Press the designated button on your controller to start the game. The software will prompt you to insert the game disc.
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Why choose CodeBreaker over GameShark or Action Replay Max?
On some Slim PS2 models, there is a known bug in Code Breaker that prevents USB ports from functioning correctly. This can affect USB keyboard support and USB flash drive usage.
Navigate the Code Breaker menu using your controller. Expand the game list, select your game, and check the boxes for the cheats you want to activate.
. While originally sold as a physical disc, it is now primarily used as an
Advanced users can actually . This creates a modified ISO that launches Code Breaker automatically before booting the game, eliminating the need to swap discs or juggle multiple files. This method is particularly popular among users of Open PS2 Loader (OPL) and users running PS2 games on PS3 DEX consoles.
CodeBreaker stays resident in memory while the game loads.
Code Breaker ISOs are considered "abandonware," but they are easily found within the emulation community. Websites like or specialized retro gaming ISO forums often host these files.
