to patch or not to patch...thats the question

[gravity43]

i order the magic v3.5 mod chip yesterday but its going to be 3-1/2 weekes before it gets here( i have the game shark v.2) ....i was going to do the knife swap trick for the mean time. here's my questions

1. do i have to patch the game(dvd) so i can use it with the game shark

2. whats the easiest way to install the patch

3. any thing else i need to know so i can plays back-ups a.s.a.p


thanks,

Gravity