The name is derived from the first devices’ signature ability to pause the execution of the software and save the computer's state (the complete contents of the memory) to disk or tape for future “replay”.
The ability to manipulate the contents of memory in this paused state permitted the cheat functions for which the brand is now better known.
Typical cheating options include: Also known as Action Replay for the Nintendo DS system, this device is a part of the main series created by Datel.
Unlike future iterations, these versions communicate directly with the game's memory in real time.
Power-Saves by Action Replay are a related series of video-game cheat devices.