PlayStation 2 (PS2) era was defined by a shift from simple button-input cheats to complex memory-altering software like . While the original physical hardware is now a collector's item, many players still seek out GameShark PS2 ROMs (disc images) to recreate the experience of "God Mode" or infinite currency on modern emulators. What is a GameShark PS2 ROM?

Early versions developed by Datel, which were essentially rebranded Action Replay software.

The PS2 GameShark (often interchangeably referred to as "Action Replay" in European markets due to brand licensing changes) offered several features that defined the cheating experience: