Game Genie is a line of cheat systems originally designed by Codemasters and marketed by Galoob for the Nintendo Entertainment System and now available for various gaming consoles. It allowed players to input codes that would modify the game's behavior in various ways, such as increasing health, granting invincibility, or unlocking secret content.
Game Genie was first released for the NES in 1990 by Galoob and Codemasters.
It was later released for various other gaming consoles including Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and Game Gear.
The product was highly controversial at the time due to concerns about its impact on the integrity of the game and the experience of other players.
Galoob and Codemasters were ultimately sued by Nintendo and forced to stop producing Game Genie for NES in 1992.
However, the product continued to be produced and sold for other gaming consoles.
The Game Genie brand changed hands several times over the years and is now owned by Hyperkin.
The product is still available for various gaming consoles including the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
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Allows users to modify save files for PlayStation 4 games.
Allows users to modify save files for Xbox One games.
Allows users to input cheat codes for Nintendo Switch games.
Most Game Genie products are not designed to be used online and may result in a ban if detected by the game's servers. However, some products may offer online cheat codes that are safe to use.
While using Game Genie may violate the terms of service for some games, it is generally not illegal as it does not harm the game or the console itself.
No, Game Genie products are designed specifically for certain consoles and may not be compatible with others.
Using Game Genie may pose a risk to the integrity of the game and the experience of other players, as well as potentially voiding the warranty of the console. However, if used responsibly, it can enhance the gaming experience for the user.
The process for entering cheat codes into Game Genie varies depending on the product and the console. Refer to the user manual or online guides for specific instructions.