SSBM Debug Guide

SSBM Debug Menu

[Version 1.0 hacked by Rune at GameShark Central, summer of 2003]
[Version 1.1 & Version 1.2 ported by Donny2112]
[PAL Version ported by Jay007]



A special set of options that can be accessed with Action Replay codes to create all kinds of unusual scenes...

The guide is displayed in seperate pages linked from a table, so that it acts like the Debug Menu in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

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NOTE:
If you are unfamiliar with the Super Smash Bros Melee Debug Menu, it is recommended that you read the text on THIS page before following through with these pages on Versus Mode and Debugging.

Debug Menu
Versus Mode -Configure VS. settings
Result Test -Test out the after-battle result screens
Language -Choose game play language
Publicity -Toggle crowd SFX on and off
DB Level -Toggle different debug settings
IK Debug Flag -Toggle 0 or 1
New Defcalc -Toggle 0 or 1
Global Data Edit -View memory addresses
Mode Team Test -Test out various functions

Written by Melee-Master


The Mushroom Kingdom infested with Goombas...

Welcome to my HTML version of my Debug Menu Guide. This was specifically made for Detstar.
**NOTE**Most images are from DetErest, I thank him.

 

Introduction


For those of you who don't know, the debug menu (also known as the Master Control Debug Menu) is what the programmers and developers used to test the game and it's many, many functions. Luckily, they left it on the disc, but didn't leave in certain things like Akanea (the Fire Emblem level). There are so many features to this that it takes a while to learn everything (even I haven't accomplished that yet). Sadly, the only way to access this is to use an Action Replay game enhancer.

An Action Replay device costs between $30.00 (U.S.) and $60.00 (Canadian), and is sold in many stores that sell video games. Now, you are probably wondering HOW to access the debug menu. It is quite simple. You just need to enter the code for your version -Link in "Bubble-Mode"- (which you will find in the appendix).

Before entering the codes for the debug menu, I recomend that you remove the memory card from slot A... If your not experienced with this, you could wipe out your WHOLE memory card. This happened to me when I used it, and for that reason, I actually tried to learn about it which led to me knowing a lot about the debug menu. And that's why I'm making this guide (and for a special page on Detstar).

Ok, now back to accessing, just choose any mode and (like Melee, Single Player etc.) eventually you will come to a menu that is completely new to you. It is small, with white text. There are many things to choose from, and those many things happen to lead to many more
things.


Link in "Bubble-Mode"

 

Disclaimer

1) This guide can only be used on detstar.com, the ultimate Super Smash Bros. Melee source (and my own site of course). If you desire to have this on your site, e-Mail me at gcn_melee_master@yahoo.ca.

2) Any infringement of this rule will not be tolerated. But, feel free to use it for your personal self.

3) I am not responsible for any harm that comes to your files on your memory card. It is advisable not to use a memory card while using these codes.


Collection of characters in a test level...

 

 

How to Determine Your Version

Courtesy of http://ssbm.detstar.com.

If you have an Action Replay, Super Smash Bros. Melee already exists in your list of preset game codes... However, those SSBM codes will only work with SSBM version 1.0. So, how do you figure out what version you have, to decide which codes to use? Take your Melee disk, and turn it over to the shiny side. Hold it directly in the light, and search for tiny text on the dark ring. You'll have to experiment by holding your disk at different angles in the light, until the text is visible.

Eventually, you should be able to find text that says "DOL-GALE-0-xx".
The "xx" will actually be a number, which tells you which version you have. The -Det Erest messing around with textures - version numbers are below:
00: Version 1.0
01: Version 1.1
02: Version 1.2

Here are the codes to access the Debug Menu:

v1.0:
77H8-Y4CD-H4VRY
JR3K-U29H-U6BHT

v1.1:
69KC-WJGT-V09F5
P5A0-GP46-M8EB7

v1.2:
VBF7-P9Y6-2788D
TDA5-YA0R-8947W

PAL:
7X1H-THWE-401YB
47K3-GPZC-DBY82

 


Messing around with the textures

 

 


SSBM Debug Menu

[Version 1.0 hacked by Rune at GameShark Central, summer of 2003]
[Version 1.1 & Version 1.2 ported by Donny2112]
[PAL Version ported by Jay007]