N64 Game Shark

The N64 Game Shark was a cheat cartridge accessory for the Nintendo 64 console, allowing players to enter codes to modify gameplay in various ways, such as enabling infinite lives, unlocking levels, or accessing special abilities. It plugged directly into the N64 console, and the game cartridge was then inserted into a slot on top of the Game Shark. Once powered on, the Game Shark would present a menu where players could select pre-loaded cheat codes for their game or manually enter new ones. Some versions of the Game Shark also functioned as memory cards for saving game data and could bypass the N64’s regional lockout, allowing the playing of games from different regions. While popular for offering enhanced or altered gameplay experiences, it’s important to note that incorrect use of cheat codes could sometimes lead to game instability or glitches.