Action Replay PSP & Memory Stick Saves: Why Cheats Won't Work

Action Replay PSP cannot cheat on games saved to a Memory Stick. Here's why:

• AR patches live game code in RAM—it hooks the UMD executable at boot.
• Memory Stick saves contain only player data (stats, inventory, position)—no executable code to modify.

Workarounds (With Caveats)

1. Built-in cheat menus: Some games (e.g., GTA: LCS/VCS, God of War) have developer debug modes unlockable via button combos.
2. Custom firmware (CFW) + plugins: TempAR, CWCheat, NitePR on CFW (6.61 PRO / ME) can patch ISOs/CSOs loaded from Memory Stick.
3. Patched ISOs: Pre-patched game images with cheats baked in (legal gray area).

Warning

CFW/homebrew voids warranty, risks bricking, and may violate PSN Terms. Online play with cheats = permanent ban.