Shenmue Patch Code Guide
Shenmue I (Sega Dreamcast)
Version 1.10
By SSJ2 Dark
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Table of Contents:
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1. Preface (P1)
2. Copyright Information (I2)
3. Version History (V3)
4. Hexadecimal Review (H4)
5. The Basics of Codes (T5)
6. General Codes (G6)
7. Menu Item Codes (I7)
8. Collectable Item Codes (I8)
9. Cassette Codes (I9)
10. Move Codes (M10)
11. Value List Codes (V11)
12. Custom Code Tutorial (T12)
13. Future Updates (U13)
14. Thanks (T14)
Welcome to the Shenmue Patch Code Guide, a full listing of unencrypted and
encrypted codes for the greatest video game series ever: Shenmue! I've worked
long and hard to uncover some elusive codes to make your gaming experience
better. Whether you just want to "trade" in some of those slot machine prizes
for Passport figures, or you want to completely open up the game, this guide
will surely be of use to you. To use these codes, you'll need a game
enhancing device such as GameShark or Code Breaker, DCcrypt, and a basic
understanding of hex base. If you don't have the latter, don't worry. There
is a section outlining hex base that will get you going in no time. Enjoy!
Note: DCcrypt can be found at www.angelfire.com/planet/ssj2dark/DCcrypt.zip
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Copyright Information (I2)
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This FAQ is copyright 2006 SSJ2 Dark (Jesse McCaffrey), and is intended for
free public use. It may be printed, provided that it has not been modified
with the intent to disguise the identity of the original author. Under no
circumstances should anyone generate profits with this guide, nor should I
find this document on any unauthorized website. Stealing other people's work
is an insult to authors everywhere that work hard on projects, and is a
federal and moral crime.
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Version History (V3)
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V 0.30 [12-28-05] Began patch code search for codes. Expanded Collectables
codes, uncovered cassettes and move scrolls.
V 0.60 [01-04-06] Refined codes, removed errors from address misallocations.
V 0.90 [07-31-06] Developed code list into guide. Added explanations and
tutorials to make codes fully accessible.
V 1.00 [08-02-06] First version of guide complete.
V 1.10 [12-20-06] Fixed code errors, revamped customization section.
Game enhancing codes generally use hexadecimal (hex) base for all numbers,
including addresses and values. To use codes effectively, you should
understand hex. The decimal system is base ten; once a digit is increased
ten times, the next digit increases by one. The hexadecimal system is base
sixteen; once a digit is increased sixteen times, the next digit increases by
one. The extra six "numbers" in hex are the letters A-F. This is a
progression table comparing sixteen decimal and hexadecimal values:
Decimal | Hexadecimal
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1 | 1
2 | 2
3 | 3
4 | 4
5 | 5
6 | 6
7 | 7
8 | 8
9 | 9
10 | A
11 | B
12 | C
13 | D
14 | E
15 | F
16 | 10
The most convenient method to convert decimal to hex is by using the basic
Calculator program on your computer. Enable the Scientific option, then type
in your decimal value, and enable hex mode. Your decimal number will be
converted to a hexadecimal value. There are also freeware programs such as
Hexit available, if you prefer.
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The Basics of Codes (T5)
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Before you begin executing lines of code with your game enhancer of choice,
it's a good idea to understand how those sequences of numbers and letters
make things happen in your game. Similar to a computer, the memory for a
video game is comprised of thousands of addresses, each holding a particular
two bit value, which I often call 'xx'. The range of xx is from 0 to FF, or
in decimal, 0 to 255. Game enhancing codes overwrite these values by
specifying a certain address and a value to be written to that address. A
template for these types of codes (while unencrypted) looks like this:
ttaaaaaa zzyyxxww (Address Format)
Where tt denotes the code type, aaaaaa is the starting address the code
will modify, and zzyyxxww contains the quantities to be written (in hex
base). An address line (ttaaaaaa) must be immediately followed by a quantity
line (zzyyxxww), unless it is an advanced type (04 or higher). For our
purposes, basic code types will suffice. These code types used are type 00,
01, and 02. Following is a table comparing code types and abilities:
Type | Example | Effect
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00 |00aaaaaa 000000xx| Assigns xx to aaaaaa
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01 |01aaaaaa 0000yyxx| Assigns xx to aaaaaa and yy to aaaaa(a+1)
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02 |02aaaaaa zzyyxxww| Assigns ww to aaaaaa
| | xx to aaaaa(a+1)
| | yy to aaaaa(a+2)
| | zz to aaaaa(a+3)
At first, type 01 and 02 codes can be difficult to understand. In these
codes, the quantity line possesses two or four values (xx and yy for 01 or
ww, xx, yy, and zz for 02). Each of these values is written to a different
address. The first value (xx for 01 or ww for 02) is written to the address
aaaaaa. The second value (yy for 01 or xx for 02) is written to the address
aaaaa(a+1), the address right after the address in the code. The third and
fourth values for type 02 work similarly, affecting subsequent addresses. An
important rule to remember is that the quantities for type 01 and 02 codes
follow right to left, in that values on the right affect the first addresses,
and values on the left affect the latter addresses.
One aspect of codes that can be confusing is code encryption and
decryption. For one reason or another, many game enhancers choose to encrypt
their code lines, meaning that the lines themselves are meaningless, and give
little insight as to what they do. The process of encryption basically
reassigns values based on the sequence and identity of the original
characters in the code. A useful rule is that unencrypted codes always begin
with a 0, while encrypted codes do not. For the Sega Dreamcast, there are two
main choices for game enhancers: the GameShark, and the Code Breaker. The
GameShark requires encrypted codes, and their encryption method is quite
complicated. You won't be encrypting codes in your head by adding 1 to every
value. Fortunately for us, a tool has been created called DCcrypt. This nifty
utility allows us to encrypt and decrypt codes for the GameShark CDX, giving
the average gamer access into the code realm. Operation of DCcrypt is as
simple as type and click, with no settings to worry about. However, if you
own a Code Breaker or other rare game enhancing device, you don't need to
encrypt your codes. Since the GameShark/Action Replay is the most common game
enhancer, I have written this guide assuming that you are using one. If
you're lucky enough to have a Code Breaker or Xploder, skip the steps
concerning encryption.
Keep in mind the laws of game hacking: use codes carefully, in small
groups, and check carefully before saving. In rare cases, an improperly
entered code can have disastrous effects, but the threat is minimized if you
only save when certain that the desired effect is the only change in the
game. Only enable a few codes at a time to prevent interference and a halted
load. Also, when deciding quantities and customizing codes, always try to
hack within the limits of the game. Giving Ryo 255 Phoenix Mirrors may seem
harmless, but you may run into a problem later in the game. Your goal should
be to create the illusion that your game was never hacked at all.
Finally, it is good to note that in Shenmue, subsequent addresses contain
information for similar items. For example, the addresses for all the Sonic
collectables are right next to each other, and the addresses for all the move
scrolls increase by two for each scroll. These patterns can be useful when
you know the address of one item, but want to modify a similar item. Say you
have the starting address for Hand moves (aaaaaa), but want to modify Elbow
Assault, the fourth hand move. Knowing that addresses for moves increase by
two for each move, you can deduce that the address for Elbow Assault is
aaaaa(a + 2*(4-1) = a + 6), that is, six addresses after the starting
address. This is the basic concept for custom code creation; advancing from
a known address until the address for the item of interest is found.
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General Codes (G6)
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* (M) Code [Must be entered to allow use of other codes!]
GameShark
22C5F54A 00000002
Address Format
0B400000 00000002
* Funds Modifier
GameShark
2A27ADC8 xxxxxxxx
Address Format
02220A38 xxxxxxxx
* Token Modifier
GameShark
1C74D81C xxxxxxxx
Address Format
02220A3C xxxxxxxx
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Menu Item Codes (I7)
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Note: a value of 64 corresponds to complete mastery. Also, giving a value to
a move not yet on the move scroll can be done, but the move will not be
available until it is learned in the game.
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Value Lists (V11)
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* Quest Items List
1: Cassette Player
2: Letter to Father
3: Watch
4: Sword Handguard
5: Phoenix Mirror
6: Master Chen Introduction Letter
7: Amulet
* Sega Saturn Games List
1: Hang On
2: Space Harrier
* Photograph List
1: Father
2: Friends
3: Nozomi Fair Close
4: Nozomi Cloudy Close
5: Nozomi Cloudy Apart
6: Nozomi Fair Apart
7: Nozomi Snowy Close
8: Nozomi Snowy Apart
9: Hazuki Family
* Move Scrolls List
1: Twin Blades
2: Shadow Reaper
3: Stab Armor
4: Twin Swallow Leap
5: Mud Spider
6: Rising Flash
7: Crawl Cyclone
8: Tiger Storm
9: Arm Break Fire
10: Poetry Scroll
10.5: Mysterious Scroll (Unlike other move scrolls, this scroll's address is
only one higher than the previous address.)
* Leg Moves List
1: Crescent Kick
2: Trample Kick
3: Side Reaper Kick/Swallow Dive
4: Against Cascade/Tornado Kick
5: Surplice Slash
6: Thunder Kick
7: Hold Against Leg
8: Brutal Tiger
9: Dark Moon
10: Cyclone Kick
11: Windmill
12: Shadow Reaper
13: Mud Spider
14: Crawl Cyclone
15: Twin Swallow Leap
* Throw Moves List
1: Overthrow
2: Sweep Throw
3: Vortex Throw
4: Mist Reaper
5: Demon Drop
6: Shoulder Buster
7: Tengu Drop
8: Darkside Hazuki
9: Back Twist Drop
10. Tiger Storm
11: Arm Break Fire
12: Shadow Step
13: Shadow Blade
14: Cross Charge
* Complete Collection List
1: Akira 1
2: Akira 2
3: Jacky 1
4: Jacky 2
5: Sarah 1
6: Sarah 2
7: Lau 1
8: Lau 2
9: Pai 1
10: Pai 2
11: Wolf 1
12: Wolf 2
13: Jeffry 1
14: Jeffry 2
15: Kage 1
16: Kage 2
17: Dural Silver
18: Dural Gold
19: Wooden Man
20: Rent-A-Hero
21: TRY-Z
22: Solo Wing
23: Mr. Yukawa Happi
24: Mr. Yukawa Suit
25: Kids Akira 1
26: Kids Akira 2
27: Kids Jacky 1
28: Kids Jacky 2
29: Kids Sarah 1
30: Kids Sarah 2
31: Kids Lau 1
32: Kids Lau 2
33: Kids Pai 1
34: Kids Pai 2
35: Kids Wolf 1
36: Kids Wolf 2
37: Kids Jeffry 1
38: Kids Jeffry 2
39: Kids Kage 1
40: Kids Kage 2
41: Kids Shun Di 1
42: Kids Shun Di 2
43: Kids Lion 1
44: Kids Lion 2
45: Kids Dural Silver
46: Kids Dural Gold
47: NiGHTS 1
48: NiGHTS 2
49: Sonic 1
50: Sonic 2
51: Super Sonic
52: Tails
53: Knuckles
54: Bark
55: Bean
56: Fang
57: Amy
58: Espio
59: Metal Sonic
60: Eggman
61: Hang On 1
62: Hang On 2
63: Hang On 3
64: Hang On 4
65: Hang On 5
66: Hang On Gold
67: Space Harrier
68: Ruber
69: Binsbein 1
70: Binsbein 2
71: Binsbein 3
72: Binsbein Gold
73: Pochi
74: John
75: Kelly
76: Kuro
77: Tora
78: Big Robin
79: Little Robin
80: Robins
81: Big Philip
82: Little Philip
83: Philips
84: Chip
85: Rap
86: Pop
87: Pip
88: Mary
89: Pyonta
90: Myau
91: Chicken Leg
92: Chao & Pian
93: Ristar
94: Alex Kidd
95: Opa-Opa
96: Jet Opa-Opa
97: Poppors
98: Coba Beach
99: Aida II
100: Shop
101: Heavy Bomb 1
102: Heavy Bomb 2
103: Heavy Bomb 3
104: MOBO
105: ROBO
106: Bonanza Brothers
107: Motor Scooter
108: Delivery Moped
109: Coupe' 1
110: Coupe' 2
111: Coupe' 3
112: Coupe' 4
113: Coupe' 5
114: Hornet
115: Wagon 1
116: Wagon 2
117: Wagon 3
118: Wagon 4
119: Truck 1
120: Truck 2
121: Truck 3
122: Truck 4
123: Hot Dog Truck
124: Bus
125: Forklift
126: Forklift No. 1
127: Forklift No. 2
128: Forklift No. 3
129: Forklift No. 4
130: Forklift No. 5
131: Forklift Red
132: Forklift Blue
133: Crane
134: Shenmue Container
135: Container
136: Wooden Crate
137: Anchor
138: Ferry
139: Steering Wheel
140: Float
141: X Button
142: Y Button
143: A Button
144: B Button
145: Cherry
146: Mini Jukebox
147: Mini Slot Game
148: Mini QTE Title
149: Mini Harrier
150: Mini Hang On
151: R-360
152: Mini Darts
153: Mini QTE
154: Mini Pool
155: Matsuyama Prize
156: Mitsuzuka Prize
157: Megadra Brother
158: Gear-O
159: Sataro
160: Dreamcasko
161: Harrier Token
162: Hang On Token
163: Super Ball 1
164: Super Ball 2
165: Super Ball 3
166: Dice 1
167: Dice 2
168: Dice 3
* Cassette Values (Used in quantity lines, not address advancement)
00: Go Go
01: Feel Tired Song
02: Hip De Hop
03: Like a Feeling
04: Heart Beats
05: Flower Girl
06: Antiquity Tree
07: Dandy Old Man
08: Liquor
09: Linda
0A: M.S. Shower
0B: Hang On
0C: Space Harrier
0D: Final Takeoff
0E: Destiny
0F: Boz Nov
10: Be-Witch
11: MJQ
12: Harbor Bar
13: NaNa
14: Spider
15: Glyfada
16: Y.A.D.A.
17: Yokosuka Blues
18: Strong
19: Harbor Beats
1A: Shenmue
1B: Sha Hua
Many of the codes listed here are code type 02, meaning that they modify
four address values. In certain cases, you may only want to modify only one
or two address values. The best solution for this situation is a custom code;
one that is created entirely by you. A code is comprised of three parts: a
code type, starting address, and quantity line. When you create a custom
code, you must determine each of these parts. This section is devoted to
helping you finalize each section of code, and putting it all together to
form the complete custom code.
* Code Type
The code type will determine how many address values are modified. So, you
need to know how many address values need to be changed. The following list
notes the recommended number of address value changes for particular items:
Menu/Collectable Items: 1
Cassettes/Moves: 2
Now, recall that the 00 code type modifies one address value, and the 01
code type modifies two address values. Now you have your code type. Later on,
you'll need a number called n, which is equal to the number of address values
changed by your code (found in the list above). Note whether n = 1 or 2, and
keep that in mind for the next step.
* Starting Address
Determining the starting address is the most difficult procedure in
creating custom codes. First, your item of interest has a value associated
with it. The following list outlines the guidelines for these values:
Menu Items: its order in a value list
Collectable Items: its order in the Complete Collection value list
Cassettes: the cassette slot to be modified
Moves: its order in the Hand, Leg, or Throw value list
Record the item's value (v) and the name of the value list it appears in
(or Cassette Collection for cassettes). Next, scroll up to the code list with
the same name as the value list. Look at the Address Format section, and
record the first address in the list (remember that Address Format is
ttaaaaaa, where aaaaaa is the address). This address will be called s. Now,
you need to solve for t, the value to be added to s. Use this formula to
solve for t:
t = (v - 1) * n
Convert t to hex base (0h[t]), and add it to s just as you would two
values. The final result is your custom code's starting address!
* Quantity Line
Finally, you need to write a quantity line to accompany your address line.
The following list will help you create the proper quantity line:
Menu/Collectable Items: 000000xx (xx = quantity of item)
Cassettes: 0000aaxx (aa = identity of cassette, xx = quantity of cassette)
Moves: 000000xx (xx = proficiency of move, 64 is complete mastery)
Once you have written your quantity line, you have all three sections for
your custom code! Simply place them together following the code model:
ttaaaaaa xxxxxxxx. If you are using a GameShark, there is one final step
before your custom code is usable.
* Encryption (GameShark Only)
In order for your custom code to work on a GameShark, you must now encrypt
the code. Open DCcrypt, and paste the address line into the text box. Click
Encrypt, and place the result above your quantity line. This is your
encrypted custom code, ready to use with your GameShark!
* Examples
In order to help you through your first custom codes, I've written two
common examples of custom codes, and the steps required for the final result.
* Super Sonic Example (Set 1 Super Sonic figure to collection)
* Step 1: Code Type
Code Type: 00
n = 1
* Step 2: Starting Address
v = 51 (Found in Complete Collection Value list)
Value List Name: Complete Collection
s = 221CBC (first Address Format code line in Complete Collection list is
02221CBC, remove first two characters to get starting address)
t = (v - 1) * n = (51 - 1) * 1 = 50
0h[t] = 32 (50 in decimal = 32 in hex)
Starting Address = s + 0h[t] = 221CBC + 32 = 221CEE
* Step 3: Quantity Line
Quantity Line Model: 000000xx
xx = 01 (One figure desired)
Quantity Line: 00000001
* Unencrypted Code: 00221CEE 00000001
* Encrypted Code: 173C5819 00000001
* Hip De Hop Example (Set 3 Hip De Hop cassettes to the tenth cassette slot)
* Step 1: Code Type
Code Type: 01
n = 2
* Step 2: Starting Address
v = 10 (tenth cassette slot)
Value List Name: Cassette Collection
s = 221DBC (first Address Format code line in Cassette Collection list is
02221DBC, remove first two characters to get starting address)
t = (v - 1) * n = (10 - 1) * 2 = 18
0h[t] = 12 (18 in decimal = 12 in hex)
Starting Address = s + 0h[t] = 221DBC + 12 = 221DCE
* Step 3: Quantity Line
Quantity Line Model: 0000aaxx
aa = 02 (Found in Cassette Values list)
xx = 03 (Three cassettes desired)
Quantity Line: 00000203
Thanks to these people who made this guide possible:
Interact, for providing starting addresses to search.
ADnova, for the thorough Dreamcast Hacking guide.
Unknown, for writing DCcrypt (I wish I knew who made this).
Yu Suzuki, for creating the greatest video game series ever: Shenmue.
CJayC, for making GameFAQs the best place for gamers to communicate.
Hellraiser and LanDC, for maintaining the Shenmue Dojo.
You, the readers, for reading my guide!
