that can be added to an FMCB memory card menu for use on physical hardware. How to Use Updated CodeBreaker (FMCB/Hardware) How to use Codebreaker on PCSX2 (2025)
If you can only find NTSC codes for a game, you can use a PC utility called or MAXConvert to port them over. Open OmniConvert on your PC. Set the input format to CodeBreaker (or Raw/Unencrypted).
Modern users rarely use physical discs. Instead, they run Codebreaker as an ELF file via .
To understand the "updated" PAL scene, we must first look at where CodeBreaker came from. Developed by Pelican Accessories, CodeBreaker was initially conceived as the NTSC/UC (North American) counterpart to the European PAL cheat device known as Xploder. It first appeared relatively late on the Sega Dreamcast, but it wasn't long before development began on a PlayStation 2 version that would cement its legacy.
Do not pay $50 for a "rare" Codebreaker disc on eBay. Do not download virus-ridden .exe files from random forums.
Standard CodeBreaker outputs a 60Hz NTSC video signal. When forced onto certain PAL televisions or unpatched consoles, it causes rolling screens, black-and-white displays, or total signal loss.
If you have an updated CodeBreaker but cannot find specific PAL codes, you can easily convert them. The process is simple and uses a tool called :
(the PS2 file manager) installed on your FMCB card. A FAT32-formatted USB flash drive. The updated CodeBreaker_PAL.elf file. Step-by-Step Installation Step 1: Transfer the File
, allowing you to launch cheat-enabled games directly from a hard drive rather than a physical disc. Video Mode Patches:
Originally, Codebreaker (v10.1 being the peak version) was designed for North American consoles. PAL users often faced issues where the software would force an NTSC video signal, causing "rolling screens" or black screens on older TVs.
For PC gamers using the PCSX2 emulator, CodeBreaker offers an alternative to manually editing pnach cheat files. Using the ISO in PCSX2 is straightforward:
| Feature | Stock Codebreaker 9.2 PAL (2006) | Updated Codebreaker 10.0 PAL (2026) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 12 codes (Money, All Cars) | 45 codes (B-Spec max, Snow Tires unlocked) | | Shadow of the Colossus | 8 codes (Infinite health) | 22 codes (Time attack unlock, Wander size modifier) | | Persona 3 FES (EU) | No codes (Game not released yet) | 30 codes (Infinite Persona points, Max Social Links) | | Ratchet & Gladiator | Crashes on load | Patched codes (Frame rate unlock, 60Hz forced) |
