Cannot add ANY cheat codes in ZSNES 1.51

elmattador · Post by **elmattador** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:26 pm

Hi guys. Long time user here. I recently re-downloaded 1.51 after about a year or so of only playing current games. I only mention this to assure you I know how to use the emulator.

When I try to add a game genie or PAR code, it will not work. It only says "invalid code". Yes, I am entering the codes correctly. It does not matter the game or the code, the emu will simply not accept the code. I've tried everything-reinstalling the emu several times, different versions. Am I missing something? I think I might be retarded.

Thanks so much in advance.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:38 pm

What codes are you trying to enter in. ALL PAR codes require an 8 digit hex number and GG codes require a dash "-" in the middle.

Provide examples if you are unsure. Game, code, and link to code are necessary.

elmattador · Post by **elmattador** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:59 pm

Deathlike2 wrote:What codes are you trying to enter in. ALL PAR codes require an 8 digit hex number and GG codes require a dash "-" in the middle.

Provide examples if you are unsure. Game, code, and link to code are necessary.

Example: Super Punch out. Am using the US version
D9AD-DDA4 Both fighters gain max energy after making a
hit

Yes sir, I am adding the dash. It's not just this code though. It does not work for ANY game with ANY CODE. I am able to download .cht files though, and codes show up then. However, I am still not able to add them.

thanks so much for the speedy reply.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:19 pm

Have you been using the cheat search feature lately? Try deleting tmpchtsr.___ and see if that helps.

elmattador · Post by **elmattador** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:35 pm

No sir, I have not used the cheat search function. I did not have that file so I cannot delete it.

I'm really baffled by this. Like I said, I have used zsnes for years and never had this happen. Thanks again for the reply.

Deathlike2 · Post by **Deathlike2** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:45 am

I'm not sure what else to tell you, but there's a cheat limit, so if you're hitting that, perhaps that is why you get the message.

Post by **grinvader** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:56 am

elmattador wrote:D9AD-DDA4 Both fighters gain max energy after making a hit

Do you input all that in the code field, or do you split it correctly between code and description fields ?

elmattador · Post by **elmattador** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:37 pm

Deathlike2 wrote:I'm not sure what else to tell you, but there's a cheat limit, so if you're hitting that, perhaps that is why you get the message.

Thing is, there are no other codes present, so I can't see how I'd hit the limit.

grinvader wrote:
elmattador wrote:D9AD-DDA4 Both fighters gain max energy after making a hit
Do you input all that in the code field, or do you split it correctly between code and description fields ?

I split it correctly. Like I said, I've used zsnes for years now, and never encountered this. I've had a few problems with it on this computer, though- for example, my airflo controller will not work with at all. I have others though, so that's no biggie. I'm just gonna start making .cht files on another computer.

Has no one ever reported this problem with cheats before? I guess I should feel special.

Thanks guys for your help.

Post by **grinvader** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:22 pm

This is seriously baffling. Is directinput working fine ?

elmattador · Post by **elmattador** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:45 pm

grinvader wrote:This is seriously baffling. Is directinput working fine ?

How would I check that?

Post by **Agozer** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:32 pm

elmattador wrote:
grinvader wrote:This is seriously baffling. Is directinput working fine ?
How would I check that?

One way would be to run dxdiag and checking the Input tab.

elmattador · Post by **elmattador** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:51 pm

Agozer wrote:
elmattador wrote:
grinvader wrote:This is seriously baffling. Is directinput working fine ?
How would I check that?
One way would be to run dxdiag and checking the Input tab.

It's working just fine.

I think I'm just gonna do without. It's not really a big deal, I don't use codes often anyway. Thanks again for your help everyone.

rage46 · Post by **rage46** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:44 pm

I dont know why anyone hasnt suggested this before but delete zsnes and re-download it. If that doest work make sure the folder or wherever your downloading it too is not write protected (sp?). If that still doesnt work than I really have no idea.

creaothceann · Post by **creaothceann** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:34 am

rage46 wrote:I dont know why anyone hasnt suggested this before but delete zsnes and re-download it. If that doest work make sure the folder or wherever your downloading it too is not write-protected.

Downloading and extracting it into a new directory works fine too, no need to delete anything.