Do you have any examples of fake carts with the four test pads? I’ve heard this before but I’ve yet to actually see one or proof of it. If there are fakes with them, they must be extremely rare.
#Game & Console Verification
deep fable
Even the guide and reddit link in the description says to look for them we should add a note to that pinned tab if it is inaccurate information. not that you should only look for a single point of reference.
vocal plover
Do you have any examples of fake carts with the four test pads? I’ve heard this ...
I do, one sec
Here’s one
The seller fucked up here. Let’s see if Sup can pick it up. Please no one else comment if you know.
I also have a picture of a GBA cart somewhere on my phone where someone use a piece of paper with four rectangles on it.
Found it.
queen wren
amber elk
In the hypothetical situation where you didn't have open pictures and the shell there was legit, could you tell simply by looking at the front of the cart or are all of the indicators too obscured by the shell effect and label?
Nm looking at gekkios there's a clear enough pic of at least one of the things
In the "in shell" photo
vocal plover
If the shell and label, or just shell was authentic and there are features on the board that look authentic you can make a pretty confident ruling. Now if the shell and label weren’t authentic you should ask for more photos.
If someone is asking for help, you should never assume. They could be taking a risk with their money based on your judgment
amber elk
Yeah what I'm seeing is if they used like, a Japanese silver and real crystal shell or something it would still be hard to tell without opening it up
vocal plover
It’s 100% easy to tell if they did that
I’m not going to tell you why until Sup takes a look.
But there’s several dead giveaways. One is blatantly obvious.
amber elk
Yeah I see everything, I'm just trying to find a situation where it would be even harder
vocal plover
Eh, fuck it. I’ll show you. One sec
Look at the date stamp. On one it’s rotated. The Japanese Crystal / Gold the stamp is rotated horizontally
On a legit Crystal is vertical
amber elk
Yeah I assumed it used the same board like the GBA ones doe and most of the other language variants
This is what I was talking about in gekkios
If the pic is good enough you can see that
vocal plover
Forgot I had PCBs on my bench.
amber elk
Yeah I was more questioning whether there was a situation where you would have a legit kgdu-10 board with a flash IC but a legit shell
I guess it would be if someone took a different language one and did it and relabeled
deep fable
I do, one sec
Hey, thanks, yea there are a few things that are wrong outside of it being rotated. looks like almost all the markings on the pcb are wrong. From the outside the date also looks wrong. At least the one i have and yours both have 2000 as the year. That is a really good fake though, outside of the crappy case the internals are really good-looking (for a fake).
vocal plover
In the context of that game the seller used a Japanese Gold / Silver donor PCB. He pulled the mask rom off and replaced it with a flash
paper sluice
Authentic Nintendo circuit board
deep fable
In the context of that game the seller used a Japanese Gold / Silver donor PCB. ...
Ah, I have yet to get into any cart modding yet. so I am not too familiar with the parts. That's why I am often in here asking why or for examples. People like to say fake but do not provide any context for people to learn from. Yes I get that Google exists but this stuff is old and not too many people are into it. And if you are sitting in a room full of experts it is better to ask them than to hope that you find the right and accurate info on Google. It's like sitting in the doctor's office telling him WebMD says you have cancer instead of just asking him. It might be right sometimes but it is often wrong.
vocal plover
There are fantastic pinned resources here and on the r/gameverifying subreddit.
deep fable
Eh, fuck it. I’ll show you. One sec
Don’t get me wrong. It’s not what it supposed to be but it’s not a reproduction. It’s a Frankenstein mess using real components.The shell still looks really fake. But it’s not like it is a mass-produced reproduction. I’m sure there may be a few of them out there but they’re not by the hundreds or thousands like the other reproductions. Also, yeah I pointed out above that the pin comments say that you can use those contacts as a point of reference. So we probably should put a disclaimer that that’s not always true.
vocal plover
The mask rom is what makes the game. In the example I showed you the seller stripped the mask rom off and put a flash chip on it. You can flash whatever game you want at that point. That’s a reproduction.
The seller was selling those for $100 disclosing it as an authentic game. People were buying them up thinking they were getting a great deal.
paper sluice
Authentic with refurbished parts 
vocal plover
I just had someone try to argue that my emerald is now a reproduction because I transplanted to a black PCB.
amber elk
I just had someone try to argue that my emerald is now a reproduction because I ...
Guess my MGBC and DMGC are reproductions as well
versed bronze
people will argue about the most pointless things
queen wren
I guess my gameboy light is a repro because I reshelled it and replaced the capacitors
shy sierra
Do you guys think this Pokémon Sapphire is original? (It's the Spanish EUR version), and the only pic they provided
And I'm also interested in knowing if this FireRed is legit aswell (already bought it thinking it is)
shy sierra
Oh nice, Sapphire is 12€, gonna grab it. Thank you so much!
shy sierra
I would say
What about this LeafGreen?
I asked them for more photos since you can't see the lil number in the right. It doesn't look real to my eyes, but I have no experience telling them apart. What do you think?
The GBA logo is also different, I think it's 
but I'd like someone else to confirm lol. They read my message about showing more pics and they left me in seen xd
lusty apex
no holo, the label fonts are a mess and a half
shy sierra
no holo, the label fonts are a mess and a half
Are you also positive on the previous two cartridges being Real? Sorry, just making sure 100% 😅
worldly oar
Is this a legit cartridge? It has the number on the front, but I don't know what else to look for. Thank you in advance 🙂
lusty apex
Are you also positive on the previous two cartridges being Real? Sorry, just mak...
first of all
second of all, the RS carts look real, firered label's too blurry for me to discern
lusty apex
Is this a legit cartridge? It has the number on the front, but I don't know what...
the only thing that's striking me is the seal of quality looks a little off, but i think that's just a lighting issue, my take is 
shy sierra
Thanks, and sorry for the ping. It's the first server that prompts me to disable it, already did as soon as the bot pointed it to me 🙂
Will try and post more detailed pictures once they're on my hands
vocal plover
Leaf green is most likely fake. The Game Boy Advance text is wrong and the label is not correct. Will be able to fully verify with better photos.
shy sierra
Leaf green is most likely fake. The Game Boy Advance text is wrong and the label...
They literally took the page down as soon as I exposed them and they read it, not listed anymore. They listed it as original, so I reported the article accordingly. The account was new and had zero reviews, 0 sales or purchases. It was definitely a scammer.
Hate those people. Many people are unaware and will buy fakes at proper market price.
Now I wonder: Do fake cartridges have the ability to connect via Game Link cable, battle and transfer Pókemon and whatnot with original cartridges? Genuine curiosity
pine onyx
depends on how the game is patched but sometimes yes
shy sierra
Hi! I think this one is legit, but just to confirm, what do you guys think?
Just the lil number and the wear speak words I guess
amber plaza
real
shy sierra
So I just received FireRed from my previous posts and was able to snap much better pictures.
Is consensus still ?
shy sierra
And on a different note, is this GBA SP original? Alarms triggered when I noticed the hinges not feeling much like mine's, but may be just me.
tacit hornet
it's a legit board
shy sierra
So it's a reshell
tacit hornet
Can you post some more pictures of the shell?
it's a bit hard to tell
if it has wear marks and stuff along the bottom
it's most likely original
lusty apex
it is one of the official colors
i think it's just a loose hinge on an otherwise fine OEM shell
shy sierra
Lil tiny metallic thing where the battery screw goes is loose, which on mine (original) wasn't
It isn't noticeable on the pics, the part that has the most wear is the top side of the screen, some long noticeable scratches there
Bottom side has scratches mainly on the battery cap
shy sierra
((It was me who put that start button facing the wrong way btw lol))
And this is as much as I can tear down right now, won't risk the screen caps
amber elk
Definitely looks real to me, but I'm not an expert - the scratch and wear on the top back near the hinge points to that as well imo
shy sierra
Definitely looks real to me, but I'm not an expert - the scratch and wear on the...
Screws on the inside also felt the kind of tightness you feel when you unscrew something for the first time and in general I don't see any mistakes on the plastic like I've seen on other fakes. Every corner and small detail is fine and polished so I'm gonna hope it's real. It's in pretty good condition too
amber elk
Oh the pencil marks are also a good indicator that it's real too
shy sierra
Oh the pencil marks are also a good indicator that it's real too
What do you think about the FireRed I posted before I posted the GBA SP? Already got a couple people saying it was real but now that I got it, I'd like to have someone else's word before confirming the sale and giving the seller the money 🙂
amber elk
I'm also not a cart expert, much better authorities in here
shy sierra
Gotcha. I rushed ingame to be able to connect to other games via Game Link and I was able to battle with Emerald too, so that works
amber elk
Yeah that fire red looks real and march IS an expert
shy sierra
Thank you all. I'm glad I found this Discord, this peace of mind has no price 😄
shy sierra
One odd thing is, upon firing up FireRed for the first time, it had NO savegame. Like, just as if you had bought the game for the first time
The cartridge has use marks from inserting and removing so it's highly unlikely it's <new>
Can anyone shed some light?
lusty apex
so someone wiped it
shy sierra
But, can you wipe it just like that or shouldn't they like have a new savegame on top of it?
I didn't know you could wipe it completely
lusty apex
in most games, holding up select B at the title screen lets you erase your save data entirely
shy sierra
Oh? Let me try, didn't know that!
lusty apex
FRLG also has no battery so even if there is a save it ain't going anywhere anytime soon
kinda sucks tho, it's fun perusing through previously owned saves
but since we're kinda out ofverifying, we can get outta this thread
mossy stratus
@lusty apex post in here
lusty apex
Guys someone know is it real pokemon sapphire?
amber plaza
Looks fine but I think you'll have a harder time getting an answer on cardboard.
dense copper
Looks fine but I think you'll have a harder time getting an answer on cardboard.
I mean, it has the correct 990724 numbers on the tab. Correct flaps shape (different on other prints), Correct ESRB, correct. Correct percentage of recycled material.. 83%.
So far it looks 1000% legit. Was just seeing what others thought
amber plaza
Oh no that's fair, was just saying because we mainly get asked about games themselves rather than boxes
dull geyser
Is the bottom one fake? First pic is a close up
The Nintendo seal looks all messed up
hybrid rover
Both look good to me despite that
dull geyser
Both look good to me despite that
Really? Didn’t know for sure. The one with the messed up seal locked me from progressing on the 6th gym. Never gave me the Devon Scope. Butttt I was also using a GameShark on that copy so it probably just screwed me there 😂😂
sage phoenix
One give away of fake games that really helps to me is the Y on the Gameboy advance. The stem of the Y on fakes tend to be a lot thinner.
Yours looks good, maybe the label was replaced or got damaged during the years.
dull geyser
One give away of fake games that really helps to me is the Y on the Gameboy adva...
Okay thanks for the info, I got all my copies from a reputable store, wouldn’t think they’d buy/sell fakes there
But just wanted to make sure!
scarlet dirge
amber elk
Looks good
scarlet dirge
Alr thanks
lusty apex
is this real?
paper sluice
Yes
shy sierra
Is this Sapphire real?
shy sierra
It looks like it is but want to be triple sure
sage phoenix
Any option for better photos?
shy sierra
Those are the ones the seller sent when I asked him lol
Which other pics should I request?
sage phoenix
I’d think it’s genuine however
lusty apex
the label and back details are clear and appear real
board photos are usually the last straw
sage phoenix
I kinda just prefere to look at the Gameboy advance letters on top of the cartridge rather than the stamped in numbers. But like I said I think it’s genuine
shy sierra
He said he'll check to open it, will post them shortly
queen wren
100% real, but with a very poorly done battery swap
it'll work the joints are just a bit dry
shy sierra
Yeah I'll definitely fix those and add my own battery
Those soldering points hurt to look at, and I've barely done much soldering myself haha.
Kinda worried for how close that solder is to the chip pins on the left joint, hope I won't mess it up
teal pond
Got a pretty minty copy of Pokemon yellow recently. Board is really similar but chips seem a bit different from my other copy so just wanted to verify
The one in question is the one on the right
paper sluice
It's real, battery look original as well
nova aspen
If I'm not wrong, the chip difference came from Nintendo offloading some of the production to other countries.
Same reason to as why the 4 golden rectangles has been debunked.
amber elk
Same reason to as why the 4 golden rectangles has been debunked.
What?
nova aspen
What?
Old verification method was to look for 4 golden rectangles. Pretty sure they sometimes weren't produced
Or maybe the golden rectangles was because fake manufacturers adapted
amber elk
Every legit board I'm aware of will have them
Not every board with them is legit though
teal pond
It's real, battery look original as well
Some how that battery still has enough charge to save
And thank you all for the response! Makes me feel a lot better
amber elk
Some how that battery still has enough charge to save
Batteries in games without RTC last a lot longer than the ones with it typically
queen wren
I've got a couple of 25 year old games with their original batteries still and no need to swap 'em out yet 🙂
paper sluice
Both look legit. Crystal I can confidently say is real, and Gold's shell is real but will need to see PCB to confirm.
reef merlin
Both look legit. Crystal I can confidently say is real, and Gold's shell is real...
Thank you. Ill just risk it on Gold.
foggy shuttle
Gold looks pretty good
queen wren
these are possibly the lowest resolution pictures anyone has ever posted here, please get better ones
vocal plover
Crystal is real. Blue is most likely but again, better photos please.
dense copper
Legit? 3rd print - Y-fold, 83% recycled, White ESRB. Only issue is the Grey line on the side of the box near Cubone
vocal plover
I’m not an expert verifying boxes but that looks good. It doesn’t have the usual grammar mistakes that the fakes have.
compact cliff
Thoughts?
livid lotus
is this Pokémon Silver the real deal?
amber elk
Thoughts?
Condition and shell points to real but I'd absolutely want to see more pictures
nova aspen
I’d recommend people here to check out gameverifying.com. They have guides there on verifying games for different consoles, and even have some pointers specific to Pokémon games.
Also has some debunked methods I’ve seen people mention here for verification in the past.
https://gameverifying.com/wiki/cart-based-systems
For Game Boy games, scroll down to the respective tab.
nova aspen
shy sierra
This SP board good?
amber elk
This SP board good?
Good? It's a real 001 board if that's what you're asking
shy sierra
Good? It's a real 001 board if that's what you're asking
Meant that yes, thanks
main pendant
Hello friends! I’m looking to buy these 2 games that look original to me. Any thoughts ?
pine onyx
both are bootlegs
amber elk
I would love to be able to tell myself
There are multiple resources in the pins of this channel
paper sluice
How can you tell?
main pendant
Thank you very much
nova aspen
How can you tell?
Check channel pins too
sacred patrol
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0ycAAOSwwZdk57yw/s-l1600.jpg Does this look real?
sacred patrol
taking a chance on a 0 feedback seller
hybrid rover
Before you do
Check their other listings
You wanna see other items on the same carpet
So you know they didn't just scoop a random image online
sacred patrol
yep other items have the same carpet
hybrid rover
Sounds good 
rare marlin
This real? Also looks like they replaced battery with electrical tape lol
pine onyx
is that cart in your possession, can you remove the tape
the ROM IC on the right will be printed a DMG-#### code and you can google that code to make sure its actually a silver.
all other signs are authentic
rare marlin
Not in my possession it’s for sale so those are the only pics unfortunately
I asked about the tape and seller said he taped over it to replace battery because when he got it the battery was gone lol
amber elk
I would be concerned as to what it looks like under the tape at the solder joints
rare marlin
Yeah kind of what I was thinking, it’s only $35 too which is a good price but also kind of suspicious
rare marlin
the ROM IC on the right will be printed a DMG-#### code and you can google that ...
Any way you could show me an example so I could ask seller about it?
rare marlin
Oh okay based on what I can see in the pictures it does end with: XE-0 G2
sage phoenix
Think the card is genuine, but my advice is to stay clear from it.
Not only is the battery taped in but there is also visible corrosion.
lyric bay
paper sluice
nova aspen
Fake as fuck
Check the pins
Verification discord. You can ask about all kinds of games and consoles there.
cinder gorge
lusty apex
fake as shit
also holy epoxy blob batman
cinder gorge
I thought so lol it was free along with a bunch of others now I got to check the rest but I wanted to double check it bc I'm not the gba guy
I'm more of a dmg guy
Only gba games I could say is the pokemon and I know by outside
nova aspen
Shell also looks off
Overall shitty fake
And that sticker is more grainy than my mouth after drinking a tube of chipquik washed down with sand
cinder gorge
And that sticker is more grainy than my mouth after drinking a tube of chipquik ...
They went thru a dog's mouth, so stickers being grainy is the least of problems lol
I found it when I was cleaning the ones that didn't work
nova aspen
Also I didn’t realize this when looking. Most obvious giveaway for sure is definitely the PCB. Looks like bare copper
And you can see the oxidization
cinder gorge
I don't have a gba to even play it if it was real and working lol
I will within the next week tho
sacred patrol
sacred patrol
Thanks!
hybrid rover
restive patrol
here is another copy
paper sluice
Is there anything in particular that makes you question the authenticity?
restive patrol
Not really, I'm asking here just to get a second opinion
Bc I've had several gameboy carts as a kid that I just now realized were repros (looked much like real ones)
alright, thanks 👍
nova aspen
There's even a note specifically about gen 2 pokemon games in the DMG section
hybrid rover
This is terrible advice and a terrible rule to follow
I've seen a great many "authentic" copies on eBay that were anything but
nova aspen
95% of the time. Never intended for the person to not check anyway
I guess I should've worded it better
hybrid rover
95% is a terrible metric
nova aspen
95% is a metric from personal experience
hybrid rover
To anyone following along or who happens to read this later, ignore Vox_'s anecdote. Judge it for yourself following the pinned advice and don't heed the title at all
nova aspen
I never said you should use my advice to judge for certain.
paper sluice
nova aspen
If you are looking on ebay, search "authentic" and it will remove a lot of the fake carts
paper sluice
"authentic"
nova aspen
and most authentic items will have "authentic" in the title
nova aspen
I am aware, but it does filter out a lot of the fakes.
hybrid rover
And it filters away any real ones where the seller didn't say "authentic"
paper sluice
Authentic
hybrid rover
This is awful advice you're sharing, and you're a fool to continue to push for it
nova aspen
You're right
Ignore my advice on that part.
If you are looking for good game verifying advice, trust the gameverifying website. They know more than me, and everyone else.
I know DS game verifying best honestly.
Please ignore my advice about the term "authentic"
foggy shuttle
Worth it? $80
vocal plover
Are you happy?
paper sluice
I'd buy it, but I'm a hoarder
foggy shuttle
I gotta check and see if its available
safe swan
Real?
queen wren
yes, real
queen wren
not bad 🙂 enjoy
safe swan
vocal plover
Yup. Both need a good cleaning but real.
scarlet dirge
yea the leafgreen had some like black sludge on the backside of the pins
Had to scrape it off
hybrid rover
Plasticizer
scarlet dirge
What does it even do
vocal plover
It’s an additive in the shell that’s leaching.
scarlet dirge
Game didn’t read consistently until I scraped it off
Should I not have scraped it off lol
vocal plover
No, it’s fine. Your shell may get more discolored and eventually brittle.
scarlet dirge
Ah that’s ok sounds like a problem for future me
amber elk
all look real
sonic hill
This is from Facebook marketplace too, is it real?
amber elk
no
sonic hill
Alr thanks
lusty apex
label looks fake
noble lake
What about the rest?
I was wondering if I can load roms onto it
What about this one
zinc dune
Fake. Should be a gamebit screw, not tripoint. The blue color is off too, and the back ridges are too deep.
noble lake
Fake. Should be a gamebit screw, not tripoint. The blue color is off too, and th...
What about the Kirby?
spare plank
is it real ? i found this for 40$
raw basin
real
the fact it had crystal version of the label threw me off but that's just the european version
paper sluice
US version does too
nova aspen
Gen 1 does not have "xxxxx version". Gen 2 English does.
raw basin
yeah that's what threw me off
tacit hornet
Keep in mind that there are people on ebay actively selling rom swapped japanese games as legit pokemon crystals
trim rapids
paper sluice
Yes
queen wren
Fake
mint goblet
Alright, what makes it look fake? For future reference.
queen wren
please check our pinned for good guides on that 🙂
mint goblet
Aight, I see how it's fake now. Thanks for the help!
bronze storm
Hello Guys!im considering buying this pokemon ruby from my friend.Do you think its legit?If so I will buy it.
hybrid rover
bronze storm
thank you
kind oak
Hello Guys!im considering buying this pokemon ruby from my friend.Do you think i...
Congratulations on your authentic Pokémon cart
bronze storm
bronze storm
Congratulations on your authentic Pokémon cart
thank you!
raw basin
, I haven't actually seen any fake non-US carts
hybrid rover
I have.
versed bronze
there's AliExpress listings where you can choose the label and game languages
storm vigil
I wanna know if these carts are fake
keen ravine
they are
hybrid rover
storm vigil
I was pretty sure they’re fake because they don’t have the numbers on the labels
And SMA2 has an EU ROM flashed instead of a US one for some reason
versed bronze
I've seen the number stamps fade away with time, or even not exist on carts that are original, so it's always good to check several signs instead of thinking it's fake/real based on one of the signs ( not saying it's your case)
keen ravine
the lettering on the cartridge itself is wrong.
deep peak
Is this legit? It’s from a listing on eBay and it is around $85, but I want to make sure it’s real before I do anything.
hybrid rover
deep peak
Is this fake? I want to make sure before I buy it.
lusty apex
deep peak
You need a back image too.
pine onyx
if you have it in hand, just open it up to check the board
the shell and sticker look real
deep peak
if you have it in hand, just open it up to check the board
Yeah, open it to check for the gold patterns. That’s the easiest way to see if it’s real or not.
sly quarry
if you have it in hand, just open it up to check the board
don't got the Screwdriver I think
sly quarry
You need a back image too.
nova aspen
Yeah, open it to check for the gold patterns. That’s the easiest way to see if i...
What gold patterns?
If you’re talking about the golden rectangles, that’s an outdated verification method
amber elk
that's a bad way of describing it
you use that in combination with other things
it's still a valid method because if something doesn't have it it's DEFINITELY fake
you just need other things to confirm it's actually real
and in the cases where it's a legit game that didn't have it, that's for specific games and you'd know from the name in that situation
those situations are like china specific games
iirc
nova aspen
Is it only China versions of games? Interesting. I feel like that should definitely be noted on the website.
amber elk
mike or amelia or someone who collects rare stuff would probably know better than me
pine onyx
idk where that snippet comes from, but deceptive put it right. not having it is a sign that its a fake. but the date code squares are still a decent indicator.
amber elk
yeah it's not definitive, but it's a "good sign" at the very least
nova aspen
idk where that snippet comes from, but deceptive put it right. not having it is ...
On gameverifying.com in the debunked methods section
pine onyx
there are short board MBC1 and MBC5 carts that may not have it on the back, but majority do
the current concern with only using that method is that on GB/C games the ROM IC can be swapped
nova aspen
I don’t think this is a China Tetris.
amber elk
mike just said, some short boards don't have it
pine onyx
there are short board MBC1 and MBC5 carts that may not have it on the back, but ...
blob tetris is one of these examples
nova aspen
Didn’t read that sorry. I was digging through photos to find the screenshot
deep fable
Yea the only example i have seen of a Fake(or repro as it was called) that had the four square was when someone was replacing the mask rom on Japanese boards of crystal and putting on flash. But there is no way that it is being done in bulk. There were also multiple other inconsistencies. If I see an eBay posting for a good price that shows the four squares i have no issues gambling on it. Other things should always be checked if they are available though.
paper sluice
Yea the only example i have seen of a Fake(or repro as it was called) that had t...
Tbf this would still not be considered a fake/repro
amber elk
If they were selling it it would be considered a scam
paper sluice
It should be clarified that it’s a flashable cart though
deep peak
I'm pretty sure this is fake given the price, but I want to make sure before I do anything.
queen wren
aye, fake
deep peak
Yeah, I figured.
queen wren
sorry, there are no good ways to get these games cheaply outside of the seller not knowing what they have (which does happen sometimes). I wish you good luck in your search
paper sluice
Yep, and most sellers will look at the last sold listings and price accordingly
deep peak
It's not the search that'll be the issue. It's the fact that I don't have enough money for authentic copies at the moment.
paper sluice
Have you considered an EZFLASH ode? There are no real reasons to spend egregious amounts of money on these nowadays
Average cost of each base off what I’ve seen as of lately:
Pokemon Ruby ~$65
Pokemon Sapphire ~$65
Pokemon Emerald ~$170
Pokemon Fire Red ~$80
Pokemon Leaf Green ~$80
deep peak
So... emulation's the best way to go?
queen wren
Flashcart is the best way to go if you want to play on real hardware. A flashcart is not emulation if you use it for the target system.
GBA games on a GBA flashcart in a GBA is not emulation.
For GB/GBC games, you want a seperate Gb/GBC flashcart like the ezflash junior, and then it is not emulation.
amber elk
there's an argument that ez-flash is partial emulation because it's emulating the functions of a real cartridge (MBC mainly)
queen wren
I disagree with that argument
if you have no money to spend then I guess emulation on a pc is probably the cheapest option for you (head over to #emulation to discuss this)
anyway, we've gone totally off topic from Game Verification
zinc dune
Hello. I'm looking to buy a Tetris Minuet, but the front shell plastic looks off (because of reflections ?). Any advice on this one ?
raven dew
Real? I have good reason to believe it's legit but wouldn't be surprised if it isn't. I got it for a fiver.
I'll tell the story if real
robust summit
realized that right after i said that but also number indents
oh yep that’s there too
raven dew
Number indents?
robust summit
no telltale signs of fake to my knowledge
queen wren
Looks real to me
robust summit
Number indents?
right around the CE
there’s usually 1 or 2 sets of 2 numbers in real ones
raven dew
Swag.
Some guy was selling a bunch of game stuff for £50 some months ago. Had a game gear, a game boy, and a bunch of games. Both consoles worked with minor repair.
Ah I see the number indents now. Super swag
queen wren
so someone who didnt know what they were selling. those kinds of deals are the best, congrats 💪
It's definitely real
robust summit
i feel bad if he didn’t know how much they were worth but £5 for legit emerald
raven dew
lyric bay
How do I verify Nintendo DS games?
lyric bay
Dude I’m a bit slow I’m not going to lie
I can confirm that my heart gold I just bought is real
lyric bay
But this platinum is hard to verify
I’ve been trying to find a real platinum for months
A couple weeks ago I tried verifying a fake copy here and it ended up fake. I just bought another one from a yard sale and I still don’t know😂😂😂
nova aspen
Take a read through the verification methods on gameverifying.com.
Once you learn how to verify games of a certain console, it's usually pretty hard to forget.
lilac wren
Need help verifying if this is authentic or reshelled
There are some red flags but it feels like someone opened it up and botched a screen replacement because the ribbon cable is bent
vague sundial
Speaker holes are baaad, almost certainly a reshell
lilac wren
I also figured but wanted to make sure. Thanks, I’m giving the seller the benefit of the doubt and assuming he didn’t know as well
considering he has like 5 stars and crud
keen ravine
for comparison an original one. besides the shifted sticker and the unclean holes for the speaker, the printing on your lid is striking. it is quite unclean at the edge.
lilac wren
I also noticed the start and select buttons are missing that flat surface around it
lilac wren
That’s also something I noticed, the hinges looked and feel terrible
they’re also the wrong color
sage phoenix
100% a reshell no questions asked.
Too many red flags.
And in all honesty I do think the seller was aware of it being a reshell. Looking at the condition I would not be too surprised it was done quite recently.
south remnant
Anyone know if this is a reshell?
native geyser
Pretty sure these are real since I got them from a guy that's had them for 15 years is what he said
vocal plover
Both legit
native geyser
Thanks!
sage phoenix
Anyone know if this is a reshell?
Could be the light but from what I see the rubber pads on the top corners of the screen. Left and right don’t look identical a hint for me that someone has been into the system.
Not 100% sure but I would say re-Shell I hope I am wrong.
But yeah also the screw for the battery cover is bothering me
Don’t own an sp so I hope I am wrong
blazing dust
Hello! So i've seen this listing for 100€ on a Spanish marketplace app, and i didn't know it could be the real thing, after checking for a good while i thought it was legit and bought it, is this a reshell or the original version of the limited one? (The one thing was pushing me back was the serial number not visible)
vocal plover
I’d be more concerned with the missing screws and the screw cover on the LCD screws that have been tampered with. Can’t comment on the authenticity but someone has been inside of it.
blazing dust
Missing screws? I don't see it
vocal plover
Where he go?
Lower left hand corner looks stripped.
Pry marks here. That’s been removed. There’s marking on the plastic around the others.
blazing dust
Ok thank you, i didn't see those things 🥲
vocal plover
No worries
blazing dust
It'll probably arrive tomorrow or Saturday, so i'll check on those closely
smoky folio
nova aspen
If it looks nothing even close to this, it is for sure fake.
nova aspen
Did you buy them for really cheap?
deep fable
Yea last couple of months this half cart repos have been showing up a lot
smoky folio
I don't know the price they were a birthday gift
nova aspen
rip
smoky folio
does that mean I can't save my stuff?
nova aspen
Save what stuff?
smoky folio
the 50 hours of playtime I had
nova aspen
If you can get the game to read, you might be able to use a cart reader to get a save, but I wouldn't count on it.
smoky folio
shit
nova aspen
I'm not sure if cart readers work on repros
smoky folio
so there is nothing I can do?
nova aspen
¯_(ツ)_/¯
smoky folio
😑
nova aspen
sorry to hear about lost progress. Hope you can recover it somehow.
Or at least be able to get your poke guys back
nova aspen
No. That wouldn't affect anything.
smoky folio
okay
nova aspen
Give your contacts a really good clean with IPA. If that doesn't work, good chance it's a dead game. Repros are terrible, and some die within a couple months, and some don't even work in the first place.
smoky folio
Second I get this to work I'm transferring all of them to pokemon emerald
smoky folio
DDoes pokemon box work
nova aspen
You can't trade gen 2 to gen 3 on "original" hardware. Also, I'd check your Emerald game to make sure that isn't a fake game if your other games are fakes.
smoky folio
also what is IPA is it isopropyl alcohol?
nova aspen
Yes.
smoky folio
alright then I'll try
nova aspen
Higher % stuff is best. Just be sure the thing is dry before you test it.
Also we are a bit off topic. We can move this to #off-topic if you’d like.
smoky folio
ok
blazing dust
Photos listed on a page, it apparently works, but is there something sketchy? It's listed for 15€, i want it (SPANISH version)
vocal plover
Nothing sketchy. It’s legit
Edge connector could use a clean but the board is in nice condition
blazing dust
Thank you very much!!!
cursive mica
I know the game is real, anyone want to help me confirm label and casing is original? Idk plastic feels kinda light and label seems very perfect. And I got a good deal on it so I’m just kinda paranoid “something” maybe isn’t right
I think I’m just being overly concerned here but looking for some other opinions
cursive mica
Thank you. That's what I thought just things usually aren't "too good to be true" here.
hexed parcel
No
nova aspen
More images. It’s a lot easier to verify if you show a good front and back pic at least, but the more detail the better.
paper sluice
Where's the copyright
It’s real
hybrid rover
hybrid rover
At a glance the immediate red flags are absent, but this isn't quite the Discord to ask about DS stuff
hybrid rover
There's a DS one in our Server Guide
blazing dust
Thank you very much, im so sorry
hybrid rover
No worries
queen depot
real or fake? thanks in advance 
pine onyx
ask the seller for a better image of the front. the table cloth is in focus and not the label
from the back, the signs are good, but there are other things to look for
queen depot
ask the seller for a better image of the front. the table cloth is in focus and ...
Okay! I'll try to get some more pics, thank you so much!
raw basin
chances are it's real, test pads and pin layout on the back looks fine and i can see the battery cutout on the front but it is worth getting another photo
vocal plover
It’s legit
queen depot
thank you guys for the help
queen depot
ask the seller for a better image of the front. the table cloth is in focus and ...
seller sent me this video
nova aspen
Game looks good
rough tinsel
Got this blue on ebay. Is that corrosion up near the top contact? Should I return it?
vocal plover
It’s solder splash. It’s fine.
vocal plover
Yup, it’s legit
acoustic cloud
Yup, it’s legit
Thx mate
blazing dust
Original JP carts?
paper sluice
Ye
pine onyx
yes. also there is no market value for fake jpn pokemon. market price is 3-4USD
lapis mirage
Hi wanted to know if this copy of silver is legit
hybrid rover
Case and sticker are real
lusty apex
might need some cleaning or a sticker replacement tho
vocal plover
It’s authentic
acoustic cloud
It’s authentic
Good to know! Thanks!
Was doubting as theres no factory imprint on the label
vocal plover
The factory imprint on the label is easily faked.
It also looks like it’s here.
Maybe can’t really tell from the photo. One from an angle will help.
hollow aurora
is this real😭
nova aspen
Get a back pic, and if you have the right bit, open it up, but the sticker looks suspicious to me.
I can't get a good enough look at some of the weak points of reproduction shells to see if that is fake
paper sluice
Looks fake just from shell and label
hollow aurora
thanksss i was close to buying this you guys are lifesavers :))
queen wren
general advice, if you see cheap pokemon games assume they are fake unless you can prove otherwise (check our pins here for some info that'll help you identify fakes). It is possible to find a cheap pokemon game that's real if the seller does not know what they have though - check garage sales etc
lusty apex
when it comes to online shopping, a lotta times it's too good to be true
gloomy ferry
Seller has no rear pics. Howmuch can I lowball for ruined label if real?
nova aspen
Figure out a price from eBay sold listings
gloomy ferry
I see ruined labels go for the same silly prices tbh. It's either mint or no-mint prices, no inbetween.
paper sluice
gloomy ferry
Interestingly Ebay seems to be going for higher than this other local marketplace site I use - but no search option for completed listings on there. So who knows what prices are reached via PM.
versed bronze
usually local marketplaces have lower seller fees so people get more of the money stuff is listed for
gloomy ferry
Cart looks good though? Gameboy font looks fine, battery location checks out right? Would I need a rear pic to confirm the three circle things?
hybrid rover
Gameboy font looks wrong, battery location is irrelevant
Always confirm unless you're fine wasting your money
gloomy ferry
font should be thicker?
nova aspen
Also that sticker looks not good in my opinion
gloomy ferry
I'm reading the pinned guide right now - much better than the google results I got.
The Nintendo silkscreen above the pins with holes underneath is the best method I gather? If everything else also checks out obviously.
vocal plover
Seller has no rear pics. Howmuch can I lowball for ruined label if real?
This game looks right to me.
Not judging it by the shell or the label. Just what I can see through the shell. I can ID the Crystal, RTC chip, the resistors and caps are in the right spot and the silk screen is visible through the shell.
nova aspen
To me it does look like the shell and label might not be real, but I am not sure of that, so do not take that as advice.
vocal plover
Label and shell look fine to me too but I don’t ID games based on that.
pine onyx
yes there are fakes sold on aliexpess
did you buy from a dealer listed on their website
hollow aurora
no, it was ebay..
should i just get from the official site? maybe looking on ebay isn't worth it :/
lusty apex
yes
nova aspen
Buy from the official site or a verified reseller. This goes for all products that people sell fakes of. Assume it’s fake unless it is bought from the proper sources.
hollow aurora
Buy from the official site or a verified reseller. This goes for all products th...
are there fake game boy consoles too 😰
nova aspen
are there fake game boy consoles too 😰
Incredibly obvious fakes, yes. And the occasional reshell that people claim as OEM in an attempt to swindle someone who is unaware.
By fakes, I mean more of a bootleg almost. They resemble the console at best, but are most probably just a cheap emulation device
blazing dust
Is it original? Spanish version
vocal plover
Si
blazing dust
Gracias
fathom quest
Is this a real achamo/torchic sp?
@wild gazelle sorry to ping ya but noticed you had a real one so I wanted to say hi haha
wild gazelle
<@212394301085188097> sorry to ping ya but noticed you had a real one so I wante...
Not at PC rn but I don't think fake versions exist with the torchic print. Dm me seller page if you want.
fathom quest
Tysm for help
pine onyx
can you post the rest of the photos
wild gazelle
I'll double check in a little bit
versed bronze
known AGS-001 on the left for reference, is the screen on the right an AGS-101 screen?
versed bronze
yeah you might be right
versed bronze
yeah I think some reseller (maybe the one who sold them to me) just swapped the screen out and put a 001 in its place
burnt oasis
yeah I think some reseller (maybe the one who sold them to me) just swapped the ...
ya its a 001 screen for sure sorry i dont know how i missed that part
drowsy zodiac
gloomy ferry
I like to imagine those prices are just ignorance of repo's being a thing.
When I see repro's go for 50$ I know they're for sure scamming folks.
pine onyx
just a reminder, everything in troubleshooting is for serious inquiries. discussions should happen in #gameboy or #modding
drowsy zodiac
sorry, probably should have gone in #games-archived
ivory plinth
Can anyone verify if this is real or not? I didn't get it for a ton so I wouldn't be super mad just wanna make sure
paper sluice
Label looks repro in that picture
ivory plinth
huh
paper sluice
Pcb looks real, but need to see it without a shell to be double sure
ivory plinth
yeah now that you mention it i dont see the letters and the seal looks a bit off
ivory plinth
Pcb looks real, but need to see it without a shell to be double sure
1 min
im pretty sure its a replaced battery but im not too sure
vague sundial
Battery code looks like 2003. PCB is definitely legit
ivory plinth
so could it be real hardware just not real casing?
paper sluice
Can I see the back side of the front shell?
vague sundial
Isn't Ruby an RTC game? I don't see a crystal
ivory plinth
Isn't Ruby an RTC game? I don't see a crystal
wdym crystal?
versed bronze
this
ivory plinth
ah
versed bronze
yeah board looks wrong
ivory plinth
oh damn yeah this games fake
versed bronze
I have a copy of Ruby here and it's AGB-E05-01 too
paper sluice
It’s also reshelled
versed bronze
seems more like a FireRed/LeafGreen PCB
paper sluice
No battery for those
ivory plinth
doe fr lg use an rtc?
ivory plinth
ah
paper sluice
Does it boot?
ivory plinth
yup
paper sluice
Into Ruby?
versed bronze
do berries grow
paper sluice
https://tenor.com/view/colour-me-curious-catherine-ohara-moira-moira-rose-schitts-creek-gif-20789769
versed bronze
interesting, it doesn't show that "Battery has run dry" warning it seems
paper sluice
I kinda felt like that RAM looked off
ivory plinth
interesting, it doesn't show that "Battery has run dry" warning it seems
nope
so i guess it seems like its just a pretty decent done fake
ty guys for helping me though
tacit hornet
it's a legitimate pcb
There is no replacement for the maskrom, so it's probably a Maskrom chip swap
ivory plinth
huh
tacit hornet
What i figure happened here is that someone took the chip from a damaged Ruby, and put it onto a Zero Mission PCB (or any other game that uses the same board)
ivory plinth
idk seller didnt really mention any work done to harware
perhaps
if so though might kinda suck for reselling without it sounding like a blatant excuse for a fake
tacit hornet
it's not technically fake
versed bronze
well it's fake in the sense that the PCB isn't the one the game originally came in
tacit hornet
i would guess that it has no RTC at all though
versed bronze
yeah no crystal right
tacit hornet
and i'm honestly surprised that it seems to save?
ivory plinth
could it just be a rom on a different chip or something if thats possible?
ivory plinth
weird
anyways thank you guys for helping me verify even though i didnt get the response i woulda wanted. appreciate it!
tacit hornet
i figure someone tried to repair their game, not understanding that they can't just swap in any PCB
You might be able to get someone to transplant the maskrom onto a Japanese PCB btw
i recommend reaching out to imod.systems via #1067865163778248837 once you've been here for 30 days and can use #1049401311101206649
paper sluice
imods is goat
ivory plinth
thanks but i think ill pass. seems like itl end up being more money than its worth. ill definitely keep it around though
ivory plinth
imods is goat
agreed
paper sluice
RTC might not work tho?
tacit hornet
it won't
a donor Japanese Ruby is like 10-15 usd atm btw
it just depends on what he'd charge for the swap
ivory plinth
oh damn really?
ivory plinth
oh shite
thank you
ill definitely look into it\
i bid you all farewell for now, i gotta go to bed
yet again thank you all for your help
paper sluice
Let’s see it without the shell
warped flame
Let’s see it without the shell
its from ebay near me
should i ask the seller to unscrew it?
warped flame
thats what i thought after seeing the back
but im not very experienced
wanna make sure before im buying it
warped flame
@paper sluice do u think it looks good ?
craggy dock
Looks real to me
It's rare to see misaligned inks though on GBA carts, at least as far as I am aware
paper sluice
I agree with DT
craggy dock
should i ask the seller to unscrew it?
If they can unscrew I'd ask
burnt oasis
Are there any examples of fake foreign language Pokémon games
pine onyx
not japanese, ive seen korean and italian
or it might have been spanish. i didnt have any images. they were blatantly fake ie the bad crystal carts
gloomy ferry
ali listings have options for all the release languages - so i'd imagine theyre out there with scammers too
versed bronze
yeah there are listings on AliExpress where you choose out of 4-5 languages
zinc dune
I checked before buying, so this is mainly for peace of mind.
vocal plover
Legit
warped flame
great
icy wolf
Sorry for it just being the shell but I was advised to post them anyway
lusty apex
obvious fakes
icy wolf
Alright, thank you
I wasn’t even aware that fakes were a rampant problem so I’ll definitely be vigilant the next time I’m looking at one
Oh yeah… applying even a little bit of scrutiny to the Nintendo logo on the back is a dead giveaway… I feel like a fool now
little light
Alright, thank you
I wasn’t even aware that fakes were a rampant problem so I’ll...
If it helps, there's pinned comments in this channel to help identify (or at least narrow down) potential bootlegs.
craggy dock
Good afternoon, pretty sure these are legit (online listing)
Would appreciate more confirmation. No PCB shots though :>
craggy dock
I assume that Eur-1 is a secondary revision? We're missing the French text and the Nintendo seal has a TM marking bottom right
pine onyx
there are good signs, but you should ask for them to open it up if possible or provide additional angles
its in very good condition, and im leaning towards authentic. just know there are good gold and silver shell fakes as well as fakes stamping the numbers on there now.
pine onyx
very understandable. its immaculate. i wish you the best of luck!
craggy dock
Update, he is sending the PCB pictures ASAP. I hope it doesn't sell in the mean time, I'll be gutted as they are the best kept copies I have seen. 
Not sure if I should follow my gut instinct and risk it
versed bronze
got this FFTA copy since the PCB seemed legit, do you guys think it's a relabel? Haven't seen a label where there's no Nintendo seal on a US copy
other than no NIntendo seal of quality nothing stood out to me as fake
craggy dock
The way the label damaged at the bottom looks genuine, really weird there's no seal
Not sure if there is an instance where the seal is printed on a separate layer of the vinyl and that may have come off
Only red flag is that I can find copies on Etsy with a similar label that also doesn't include the seal
queen wren
@craggy dock are these carts on ebay or somewhere like facebook mp? because if it's ebay you can just buy them and raise a case with ebay if they turn out to be fakes
Normally I don't recommend doing it this way but they look potentially real
craggy dock
<@688044840751202367> are these carts on ebay or somewhere like facebook mp? bec...
These are on Vinted which is similar to eBay. Vinted does offer buyer protection, but I'm not sure whether it's as robust as eBay
hybrid rover
Nah I'm cool with it
tawdry geyser
teal sable
Hello, This person was asking €65 for this gba sp.
He claimed that the screen is scratch free, as well as the shell.
Since this is my first time buying a gba (sp), I am not sure if this is a reshell or not, also because of the price.
Any ideas?
paper sluice
As far as I know there aren’t any good repro shells of the pearl blue, but just be warned that those shells will spontaneously fall apart for no reason
teal sable
As far as I know there aren’t any good repro shells of the pearl blue, but just ...
So I guess it is real...?
What do you mean by 'falling apart'?
paper sluice
teal sable
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/s/36flVgPCoL
It's AGS-001, so I am not quite sure about this one
I just bought it, and now it's time to wait 😄
queen wren
this problem can happen to both models
paper sluice
The issue is the shell material not the model
Hopefully it survives shipping. Someone in here bought one recently and it basically exploded during transit.
teal sable
this problem can happen to both models
I wasn't so sure because only posts I could find was of 101 models
teal sable
Hopefully it survives shipping. Someone in here bought one recently and it basic...
That really sounds terrible. I strongly hope it survives - it will be a nightmare if my very first gameboy just arrives in pieces. 🥹
paper sluice
It’s just a crappy shell overall. We usually tell people to avoid it unless it’s a display piece or going to be reshelled 
teal sable
It’s just a crappy shell overall. We usually tell people to avoid it unless it’s...
I guess I should get it reshelled...... The display look very clean though!
gloomy ferry
case doesnt seem to have the battery indent - any opinions?
ANOTHER SELLER/LISTING:
queen wren
don't get one with a battery holder - unless extra care has been taken the case will be slightly bent by the pressure
paper sluice
case doesnt seem to have the battery indent - any opinions?
Possibly a reshell if it is missing the battery dent
gloomy ferry
don't get one with a battery holder - unless extra care has been taken the case ...
I could replace it with a regular battery though right?
queen wren
yes you could
gloomy ferry
Possibly a reshell if it is missing the battery dent
I'll ask - its going for an alright price. Just pick-up only, but that just means I can play it on the train back - added bonus.
versed bronze
isn't this the battery indent? but yeah more pictures always helps
sometimes it's hard to see the indent
vocal plover
Cant tell clearly. Could be seeing the battery holder through the shell
gloomy ferry
I thought he was talking about this
yeh thats what I meant - maybe its just potato photo's. I sent them a message.
I am putting a bid on the one with the battery holder too - seems to check out. Pictures of it booting with playername matching seller name. I'll just put a regular battery if the holder makes for a garbage fit.
teal sable
The seller says "They are 100% authentieke i got them in japan on holiday myself" and was offering €40 for everything.
How does this look?
pine onyx
they look real. fyi JPN pokemon has a market value of about $4-6USD each
compact lichen
can confirm, they're cheap AF there
this looks real to me, but like the case is too damn clean or something
I think it might be a re-shell
wild gazelle
Mine is about that clean. I also see the factory print on it (can be faked but seems rare to do so). But I wouldn't consider myself the absolute authority of knowledge on fake/real GB carts.
vocal plover
@balmy oyster fake
vocal plover
I can kina see some marks on the board which tells me it might be real. Need better photos
pearl knot
vocal plover
Legit
balmy oyster
That's the friend I was asking for 
pearl knot
Thanks
vocal plover
NP. It's hard to give a 100% accurate answer with just a photo. Multiple photos, front and back make it easier. Seeing the PCB is the best
Nice find too.
pearl knot
I have crystal too
Oh i forgot i dont have gamebit, hopefully i took some pics last time i opened it 👀
Didnt find any pics of the inside
vocal plover
Legit
pearl knot
Thanks
teal sable
Box insert does not match up the outer box saying "wireless adapter included". It's quite suspicious, right?
grim raptor
Well there’s a Ruby cart in there also so
gloomy ferry
pretty sure about this one - can I get a second opinion?
craggy dock
Legit
vocal plover
Aye, it's legit
gloomy ferry
Got outbid yet again. We'll keep on keeping on.
craggy dock
You'll get one don't worry, persistence is key - keep an on FB marketplace too for local offers
torpid locust
Are these legit
craggy dock
Edit: Actually unsure, can we see the PCB?
torpid locust
Edit: Actually unsure, can we see the PCB?
i dont have a gamebit screwdriver but il repost whenever i get mine to replace the batteries
orchid lodge
teal sable
I had a gba sp with a guy, and this guy wants to sell these games for €45 each. Does this seem like a good deal if they are legit?
teal sable
I did, even went through the Japanese second hand websites. I was just wondering how others think about it 🥹
grim raptor
id maybe pay 45eur for all 3
torpid locust
Is this legit
keen ravine
looks good. but the lettering on the pcb is no guarantee, you have to see the complete board for that
torpid locust
looks good. but the lettering on the pcb is no guarantee, you have to see the co...
Even if it is a bootleg it appears to save fine
paper sluice
Yeah, shell and label looks good
vocal plover
Board looks good
burnt oasis
The shell and sticker is real
Have to see the PCB to know 100%
The circuit board inside the cartridge, they can be faked or replaced, though I doubt it in this case. You just can’t say 100% without seeing the inside
vocal plover
Looks good.
Typically, people aren’t going to go through the hassle of tossing a repro board in a legit shell with a legit good label. Unless the original board got trashed.
vocal plover
@robust thistle all legit but Sapphire is in rough shape.
robust thistle
Thank you, I will be able to test it before I buy anything I should look out for?
vocal plover
stuff like this
That might be able to be cleaned or it could be corroded and pitted. If that happens, the board is toast
robust thistle
I should be able to check that by seeing if it runs no?
calm mauve
It’s possible if it runs with corrosion, after the corrosion is removed stuff might not still work
vocal plover
Chances of that game running is slim
robust thistle
Oh man, seller just confirmed it works, and I'll be able to test it before buying but idk what to do 😭
vocal plover
Did you buy it already?
robust thistle
No I did not going to the sellers place tomorrow morning
vocal plover
There's a chance it could just be loose oxidation that can get knocked off with a good cleaning. There's also a chance that it's already started to pit.
robust thistle
I'm guessing the seller would have tried to clean before selling, the price is pretty low
calm mauve
Just curious, what is the price?
robust thistle
60€ for red, yellow and saphire
vocal plover
Yeah, that's cheap for those 3 together.
robust thistle
Keep in mind im in France so US version is kinda hard to sell
But yeah awesome price nevertheless
vocal plover
Ah don't know the prices for French games
robust thistle
The 3 of them are us version
hybrid rover
vocal plover
So to clean that up you're going to want to get some 90%+ isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip (cotton bud). Give it a good wipe down. If that doesn't work, use a pink pencil eraser and very gently wipe each pin up and down.
queen wren
sorry imod.systems I didnt see you already moved this here 👍
robust thistle
Anyway thank you very much for the help, will try to clean like imod said 🥰
queen wren
for that price it's worth the gamble
zinc dune
Hello. I'm looking to buy a french language Golden Sun, and I'm still not confident checking GBA games. Does it look authentic ? Thanks.
vocal plover
Oui
zinc dune
Merci beaucoup ! ❤️
lunar path
queen wren
Bootleg im afraid
lunar path
oh, do you know of any ways I could maybe fix it so that it doesn't delete my data again? or is it just an issue I'm going to have to put up with
queen wren
you cannot, it's a bootleg
real copies are expensive, I recommend investing in an ezflash omega DE. excellent value for money and it runs all of the pokemon games
lunar path
alright then, thanks for the help
queen wren
no worries, sorry to give the bad news
fast trellis
should i ask for more picturees?
craggy dock
@fast trellis They all look real at a glance, though we can't be completely certain ever without seeing the PCBs
robust thistle
Hello, could you give me a hande please 🙂
hybrid rover
At a glance I want to say fake, but I would need better pictures
robust thistle
I'll ask for a better photo of the front
robust thistle
Here is a better one, we see the stamping so pretty sure it's real now. What do you guys think for 16€?
zinc dune
I have a legit EUR Metroid Fusion at home. Can post photo for comparison in 1 or 2 hours when I get back. But the gba text on top looks a bit thin on your photos. The arrow on bottom looks too much recessed too. Could be lighting ?
zinc dune
My legit copy looks like this. The shell on yours looks odd. Especially top text.
hybrid rover
I'm sus about the GAMEBOY ADVANCE text
keen ravine
paper from the sticker is also too thick in my opinion
craggy dock
Would agree that benchovski's copy is a fake imo
robust thistle
Thank you for your help 🙂
What about this one? I jist bought a copy of this game from marketplace, but the stamped numbers from the ad where not the "6" im seeing here and the label looks sketchy I think i got scammed...
zinc dune
Look at the top text and compare it to my Metroid cart posted earlier. This Castlevania definitely looks fake, text is not flat enough (if that makes sense). I learned recently that stamped numbers are not a good check method as they can be faked.
hybrid rover
Very fake
robust thistle
He must be mass scamming people because he still has his add up with a real copy of the game pictured
hybrid rover
It's up to you to seek a refund and report him, then
brisk magnet
Wanted to see if this NES gba is real or a reshell
I can send more photos if that helps
hybrid rover
It looks like a reshell to me
brisk magnet
How can you tell?
hybrid rover
Nothing definitive that screams "yup, that's a fake", but a bunch of little things like the texture of the shell, the speaker area, the sticker on the back, ect
indigo hearth
The badge on front looks off to me also
pine onyx
bad fonts on the printed sticker, hinge caps are poor fitting and the wrong color, low quality screws, poor panel alignment
sage phoenix
That’s a perfect candidate to modify. Hope you haven’t paid too much for it.
keen ravine
take a look here for comparism #1013203552866414692 message
hybrid rover
That's neither a game verification nor anything Gameboy related
vocal plover
Terrible deal
jaunty marlin
Can anyone tell if this is fake or not just from this photo I dont have any other ones
paper sluice
Super fake
hybrid rover
Mega fake
ivory plinth
Can anyone tell if this is fake or not just from this photo I dont have any othe...
i think ive seen the exact same listing, owner said it was a repro when i dm'd them
queen wren
it's time for the (weekly?) reminder.
If the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Remember this.
wheat osprey
Pokemon Emerald cartridge 1 on Mercari: Is this fake?
Pokemon Emerald cartridge 2 on Mercari: Is this fake?
versed bronze
both fake, check the pinned guides on how to spot fakes, these were pretty easy to spot if you knew what to look for
wheat osprey
Thanks!
deft wyvern
Legit?
amber elk
likely
jaunty marlin
is this legit?
hybrid rover
Real, but German
jaunty marlin
Real, but German
it being german is okay tbh, found it for 20 usd
local shop
so wanted to ask
im buying it then I think
lusty apex
Ich hoffe, Sie können Deutsch lesen
jaunty marlin
Ich hoffe, Sie können Deutsch lesen
Ich lerne Deutsch, damit ich dieses Jahr in Deutschland studieren kann
its B1 at the moment
keen ravine
this is even in good condition. what do they charge for it?
queen wren
this is for game boy games/systems only, #off-topic
mental glen
Is this a original one?
I know the pictures are bad but maybe some one can still check?
And he asks 40 euros for the game.
versed bronze
doesn't seem like a bad price but should prob look at some local listings besides the usual eBay search
mental glen
Okay thank you will do
craggy dock
Legit european copy
mental glen
Original?
He asks 60 euro for it
Nvm its a scammer
He has alot of negative reviews
clever ridge
was gifted this recently, real? looks to be in great condition
mental glen
it's real, but i wouldn't trust the guy because of his reviews
Okay thank you man
north current
Sorry for the low quality photos, did not take them myself lol
I’m paying $100 for these 3 with replaced batteries. Any opinions?
queen wren
I’m paying $100 for these 3 with replaced batteries. Any opinions?
if the batteries have been replaced I would demand pictures of the pcb inside. this will also help you judge authenticity. Ask for the pics and add them here
I would not buy a game that someone has replaced the battery on unless I can see the work
queen wren
got pics of the others?
north current
Waiting on them