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Welcome to Project Preservaction:

Uncovering Every Secret of the Action Replay MK3

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The goal of "Project Preservaction" is to document all functions of the Action Replay MK3: from the interface and operation to features hidden behind the input screen. Once a comprehensive documentation is created, this project will be complete.

If you're wondering about the unusual name - "Project Preservaction" is a play on the words "Preservation" and "Action". Well, I couldn't think of anything better on the spot. Suggestions are welcome ;)

So far, over 300 screenshots have been documented, more than 200 games added to the database, nearly 1,000 cheat codes are known, and the manual has been scanned, revised and translated into two languages. Next steps include:

  • Scanning and editing the original cheat code booklet of the MK3
  • Develop extraction script for cheats in ROM db as proof-of-concept
  • Develop own dead codes as proof-of-concept
  • Describe all UI features
  • Complete screenshot documentation of trainer
  • Analyze and describe PCB and its components
  • Analyze and describe ROM structure
  • Scanning and editing the original manual with cover page
  • Scanning and editing the original cover insert of the packaging
  • Analyze DEADC0DE cheats

Table Of Contents

Hard- and Software

  1. Printed Circuit Board
  2. ROM structure
  3. ROM disassembly (reverse engineering)
  4. Cheats

User Interface

  1. Boot- and system screens
  2. Main menu screens
  3. Code screens
  4. Trainer screens (incomplete)
  5. Option screens