Oracle of Seasons: GameShark Codes

What Was the GameShark for Game Boy?

The GameShark is the brand name for a popular line of hardware accessories, often called game “enhancers” or cheat devices, prominent during the cartridge-based console era. For handhelds like the Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color, the GameShark device typically plugged into the console’s cartridge slot, and the game cartridge then plugged into the device, which allows GameShark codes to be entered. This pass-through design allowed the device to intercept and modify game data on-the-fly.

Using a GameShark, players could enter specific alphanumeric codes to activate cheats not normally available in the game. This could include things like infinite health, unlimited items, or accessing hidden game features. The Game Boy and Game Boy Color version, released around 1998, notably included a “Game Trainer” feature, which sometimes allowed dedicated users to find and save new cheat codes themselves.

This guide focuses on GameShark codes for the Game Boy Color title, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. We also have a comprehensive list of codes for Oracle of Ages.

GameShark Codes for Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC)

The following codes can be entered using a GameShark device on original hardware or via the cheat function in a compatible Game Boy Color emulator when playing The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons.

Health

• Max Health (Display More Heart Containers): 9140AAC6 (Exact number depends on internal max value ’40’)
• Infinite Health (Hearts Don’t Deplete): 9140ABC6

Currency

• Infinite Rupees (999): (Requires both codes below)
  • 91E7ADC6
  • 9103AEC6

Consumables (Infinite)

• Infinite Bombs: 9163B0C6 (Value 63hex = 99 decimal)
• Infinite Ember Seeds: 0163B9C6
• Infinite Scent Seeds: 0163BAC6
• Infinite Pegasus Seeds: 0163BBC6
• Infinite Gale Seeds: 0163BCC6
• Infinite Mystery Seeds: 0163BDC6

Dungeon Items

• Infinite Small Keys (In Current Dungeon): 010988C6 (Value 09 should be sufficient)
• Have Dungeon Map (For All Dungeons): 01FF86C6
• Have Compass (For All Dungeons): 01FF84C6
• Have Boss Key (For All Dungeons): 01FF82C6

Collectibles / Key Items

• Have All Essences Of Nature:
  91ffbbc6
• Have All Secondary Items (Bombs, Seeds, etc. in Inventory): (Requires all codes listed below)
  • 91ff96c6
  • 91ff97c6
  • 91ff98c6
  • 91ff99c6
  • 91ff9ac6
  • 91ff9bc6
  • 91ff9cc6
• Have All Rings (In Collection): (Requires both codes listed below)
  • 01FF16C6
  • 01FF17C6

Miscellaneous

• Walk Through Walls: 010033D0 (Use with caution! Can cause bugs or get you stuck)

Note: This list includes many useful codes but may not be exhaustive. Always verify codes and be aware of potential side effects.

Using GameShark Codes with Game Boy Color Emulators

Enhance your The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons experience by utilizing GameShark codes on Game Boy Color emulators. Below are step-by-step instructions for popular emulators:

VisualBoy Advance (Windows, macOS, Linux)

VisualBoy Advance offers built-in support for GameShark codes:

1. Load Your Game:
   • Open your Oracle of Seasons ROM.
2. Access the Cheats Menu:
   • Click on Cheats > Cheat List….
3. Add a New Cheat:
   • Click the Gameshark… button.
   • Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “Infinite Rupees”).
   • Paste the GameShark code (e.g., 91E7ADC6 – add multi-line codes one by one or as required by the emulator).
   • Click OK.
4. Activate the Cheat:
   • Ensure the checkbox next to your new cheat is selected in the list.

mGBA (Windows, macOS, Linux)

mGBA supports GameShark codes through its cheat interface:

1. Load Your Game:
   • Open your Oracle of Seasons ROM.
2. Access the Cheats Menu:
   • Click on Tools > Cheats.
3. Add a New Cheat:
   • Click Add GameShark (or similar).
   • Enter the GameShark code(s) and a description.
   • Click Add or OK to save.
4. Activate the Cheat:
   • Ensure the checkbox next to your new cheat is selected in the Cheats window.

BGB (Windows)

BGB allows you to input GameShark codes as follows:

1. Load Your Game:
   • Open your Oracle of Seasons ROM.
2. Access the Cheat Window:
   • Right-click the emulator window and select other > cheats.
3. Add a New Cheat:
   • Click Add….
   • Enter the GameShark code in the appropriate field (BGB often auto-detects).
   • Add an optional description.
   • Click OK to save.
4. Activate the Cheat:
   • Ensure the checkbox next to the newly added cheat is selected in the list.

Emulator Cheat Notes:

• Master Codes (M): Codes labeled “(M)” or “Must Be On” were often required for physical GameShark devices but are generally not needed in emulators and can sometimes cause instability. Stick to the specific cheat codes provided.
• Stability: As with any cheat device, using codes can potentially cause game glitches or crashes. If you encounter issues, try disabling cheats to see if they are the cause.

By following these guidelines, you can use these GameShark codes to unlock items, gain infinite resources, and explore The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons in new ways via emulation. Ensure you use codes compatible with your specific emulator version to maintain game stability.