This is a prime example of a game that has a date code but is fake.
#Game & Console Verification
molten pawn
they just take your stuff for two bucks for the sake of wanting it pawned off to the next sucker asa quickly as possible
limber temple
Without opening the shell it's not easy to tell but my guess is real
vocal plover
I’m 99% sure Sonic is legit
limber temple
Label looks right but beat up
vocal plover
Shell is right too
neat tulip
Ok, thanks
I already have 6 other fakes
We were discussing how to tell real gba games from fakes
specificaly some of mine
hybrid rover
Check the pins, there are guides for that
neat tulip
ok, will
winter plinth
can anyone tell me what the difference between these pokemon fire red serial numbers are?
AGB-E02-20 and AGB-E02-30
is the one ending in 30 indicating that it was manufactured at a later date?
limber temple
The date code is the gold boxes on the pcb itself
I'd guess it's v1.0 vs v1.1 but you'd need to dump them to be sure
winter plinth
thank you, i appreciate the response
vocal plover
Different board revisions is all. They used the same board for multiple games. My guess is that they needed a different revision of other games as well.
Like my FR/LG are on E02-20. My Golden Sun is E02-30. The only difference is the E02-30 has more places for passive components.
polar vector
quick Q: is it just Pokémon carts that have the numbers stamped on the labels?
limber temple
No all gb/c/a carts have numbers stamped
polar vector
No all gb/c/a carts have numbers stamped
thank you 
polar vector
can anyone do a quick check and tell me if this is fake? :) it was found in a very old bag of messed up LEGOs
(didn't mean to send the 3rd upside down lol)
keen ravine
not fake. but clean it thoroughly before you try it out
polar vector
not fake. but clean it thoroughly before you try it out
for sure. thanks :) id like to get a new sticker for it too but not sure where to find a really nice replacement
molten pawn
it looks like my copy of red
polar vector
(i struggle to tell which labels are good and which are obviously inaccurate)
polar vector
it looks like my copy of red
well-loved? :)
molten pawn
nah it was a hand-me-down and red's pretty mid as a game
polar vector
pahahah that's fair
grim raptor
No all gb/c/a carts have numbers stamped
99.999% anyway, there’s like one random gba game that doesn’t, forgot the name, and CHN games don’t either. Don’t wanna be pedantic there’s just a handful of exceptions
slate trail
is this a reshell? the registered trademark symbol looks off. https://www.ebay.com/itm/395542568285?itmmeta=01J3XMRY3A2YJAJJPS7Z4GTJTQ&hash=item5c182c9d5d:g:g2IAAOSwWVZmk-~q&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8M2Hrt%2F3ATqU%2BlJQH3uBk%2BBhAbWp%2Fdzy3TwItQdEb9vFVlbHyfIZKcPb9smMEDWzqolagmYICd5KheWQBYhFHpTMqPJ10soQViM%2BWHNELDhFiTpM869bjbnRMEQObGS%2FskeQSuJFLMxJgwX178%2FfgMEorhiKyX2VRodQ9%2Bk%2FAl9IcjdQ9lUcVvf7LHpp8ds7G1oOd3eYLOe3lIjvHNVxHMBEICdcziQROAeyxoBGoJHfRyaL5l917YM2DUzctVqGShOI%2BjTfURMcB2uq2I0pePjDYnm9uDk4PSXFqQhpZU07r1gBURDUfYnykDbSbFJklg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR97h47SfZA
keen idolBOT
is this a reshell? the registered trademark symbol looks off. https://www.ebay.c...
I've attempted to sanitize your url: https://www.ebay.com/itm/395542568285
slate trail
it also looks dark as hell
keen ravine
around the buttons. oem shell looks different
keen ravine
the two upper screw covers also sit too deep in the hole
slate trail
yeah im not buying it, just was suspicious. they say its "mint pearl green" but i wonder if they just mean the color 😂
also this is shitty
keen ravine
lol
slate trail
"if it looks different when you get it, its not our fault!"
orchid lodge
No
vague sundial
Those damn speaker holes
hasty wren
darn
limber temple
honestly the print quality on the word pokemon looks bad to me too
orchid lodge
Because it’s a $4 repro shell/button/lens combo.
limber temple
Oh I know why lol
molten pawn
couple of fake stickers
worthy arch
hopefully you didn't buy that, or if you did, at least not for more than $50 or something.
molten pawn
togepi has seen some shit
autumn dagger
Real or fake? What I can see of the PCB looks real but I haven't seen an Oracle game with that "Only for Gameboy Color" notch on the sticker
(and yes, this is the only picture I have, and no, I can't really ask for more)
hybrid rover
Not enough info to confirm but leaning towards real
autumn dagger
For $14 I think I'm willing to take the risk 🙂 Thanks
Apparently it's an australian label
vocal plover
It’s legit
hybrid rover
?
amber elk
Australian
hybrid rover
Ah
shut socket
Sticker is definitely fake, the model looks to be an ags 101. Im wondering if the rest is original tho
shut socket
oh btw this is mine, im not buying it lol
keen ravine
Sticker is definitely fake, the model looks to be an ags 101. Im wondering if th...
I don´t think the label is fake. and I also doubt that it is a 101
shut socket
I don´t think the label is fake. and I also doubt that it is a 101
I assumed it was fake cause it doesnt have the serial number🤔 Did they make some with only 3 letters as the serial number? Weird
Also for the screen not being a 101, i can send more pics/vids. I have never seen a 001 irl, but ive seen pics online and my screen looks too bright to be a 001
here it is
keen ravine
I assumed it was fake cause it doesnt have the serial number🤔 Did they make som...
the serial number wears out
keen ravine
i can't see it. when you hit the brightness button, does the light go out or does it just get darker?
shut socket
im not sure
looks like it gets darker
the screen changes brightness, it doesnt seem like it goes from no light to light
maybe its more understandable from this vid
shut socket
how do i get the screen to not reflect stuff smh
it changes based on whats reflecting
keen ravine
looks like 001 to me
shut socket
maybe it actually is
but looking at online comparisons, it looks definitely like the right one
tawdry geyser
fwiw i believe the serial number stickers are printed in 2 stages, where the actual unique part goes on later but is most susceptible to wear
keen ravine
exactly, the first 3 letters are part of the sticker design
shut socket
dimmer vs brighter
idk, when the gb is turned off, the black screen kinda looks like the one of a 001 ngl, its not super black, but gb turned on, screen looks like a 101 to me, both dimmer and brighter
it could be an aftermarket modded screen too, for all i know
slate trail
to me, it looks like a 101. it would help to see a game in it, though. the 001s are pretty washed out with the light on. have you opened it up yet? seeing the guts might help too. could be a 101 in a 001 shell, ive done that swap before
comparison of 001 vs 101 screens at different angles. 001 on the left. they can look really similar depending on the angle
shut socket
to me, it looks like a 101. it would help to see a game in it, though. the 001s ...
there are two vids of the gb turned on a bit above
slate trail
oh my bad, i only saw the first couple seconds lmao. yeah im not an expert but it looks like a 101. this is the dark setting of a 101 (pink console) vs the light setting of an 001. the difference is significant and i dont think yours is a 001. it would be more washed out
shut socket
thanks! It will definitely be clear once i open it up lol
i gotta change the screen lens so that's gonna be inevitable
slate trail
you can also rule out an aftermarket screen if the brightness setting works without an extra wire
the only thing that im not sure about is the fact that if it was opened up and swapped, the screw covers might have been damaged, and these look to be in good shape. it depends on the console, but they can be really fragile and hard to get off. also the decal on the speaker holes looks a little imperfect. 🤷♂️
shut socket
yeah the main thing i care about is the screen being a 101, i'd like if the shell was oem too, but its so scratched that im gonna have to replace it anyway
slate trail
thats totally fair. no matter what, if you like how the screen looks, you can definitely continue to use it!
shut socket
yeah the main thing i care about is the screen being a 101, i'd like if the shel...
(although im struggling to find a good quality oem colored shell lol)
shut socket
thats totally fair. no matter what, if you like how the screen looks, you can de...
yep! Tbf, i like how the screen looks rn, so if it turned out to be a 001 or an aftermarket, id be fine with it. Gotta give a new life to this little boy
slate trail
if youre gonna do a shell swap to an OEM shell, definitely post here before you buy because there are a lot of listings that claim to be oem but are reshells. they always look too good to be true
shut socket
my bad i meant oem colored, so even aftermarket shells in pearl blue or other ags-101 colors. Actual oem shell would be the dream but i suppose they are really expensive lol
shut socket
my bad i meant oem colored, so even aftermarket shells in pearl blue or other ag...
and sadly funnyplaying and extremerate dont have those coloways :/
slate trail
gonna move to #gameboy
deep fable
looks like the original sticker to me?
hybrid rover
Abysmal lighting for showing off Emerald's mosaic holofoil, but otherwise yes
deep fable
Thanks hurts me to pay so much for it but it is the only one i don't have a good label for.
paper sluice
How much? 👀
deep fable
224 after tax and shipping, But i have every main line game all with decent labels. except my emerald the one i have is basically gone.
hybrid rover
Flip it for $150
shut socket
224 after tax and shipping, But i have every main line game all with decent labe...
that is so expensive
american games are really smth else
shut socket
is this actually an original shell? Seller says it is, and it kinda looks like it
wide vortex
Looks like it yes
runic apex
hybrid rover
Label is real, at least
Better pictures required to determine if the board inside is real
Shitty label though, wouldn't pay more than $50 for it (assuming authentic)
runic apex
hybrid rover
Looks real
runic apex
👍
slate trail
do reshell kits come with this warning sticker? ive never seen one, but maybe yall have. this is from a really clean looking AGS-101 someone is selling locally
slate trail
Thanks man! idk how i missed that
limber temple
Like no idea if they come in kits but the stickers are available
slate trail
i guess if its local i could definitely feel the difference between aftermarket and oem as well lol
yeah i havent gotten one in a kit, i think they only sell them separately
paper sluice
Maybe? Why is there a repro shell in the picture?
molten pawn
snow sentinel
Is it in english
"AGB-XXXP-EUR" is EU english, so yes
runic apex
glossy patio
Green light for this green shell game
limber temple
Real, not sure on the shell but the board looks real
deep fable
I am 99% sure it’s real but it’s so goddamn clean. Almost looks unused, barely any scratches on the slot.
queen wren
100% real, all of it
The back plastic probably does have scratches, it just needs to be angled differently in the light to see them
deep fable
Oh yeah, don’t get me wrong. It has a little just not what I would expect for its age. Hard even to get it to show up on camera, but it’s not much more than this.
hybrid rover
Homie, learn how to identify these yerself
Check the pinned 📌 messages for guides
I don't mind the quick answer here'n there, but if yer comin' in on the daily with a new cart to identify at least hit me with the "X and Y make me think it's real, but I'm worried about Z; opinions?"
runic apex
Check the pinned 📌 messages for guides
I know its real I'm just unsure about the condition of the pins. That's why i asked about the condition of it.
paper sluice
How can we tell?
hybrid rover
Ah, my apologies, I misunderstood
That being said, they're about the quality shown in the picture. That's all I got
runic apex
the number above the nintendo logo, the four block stamp, and the way the pins look
hybrid rover
It takes really specific lighting to really show off the label quality of Emerald in particular
runic apex
Ah, my apologies, I misunderstood
no problem btw
hybrid rover
This is the kinda quality/lighting you want if you're trying to buy a minty Emerald
runic apex
now that looks nice
i was just thinking about getting this one cause its 150 right now
molten pawn
firered doesn't use a battery
vocal plover
just a different chip. It's legit
If you lift the mx chip off you'll see the pads for the shorter chip under it.
winter plinth
just a different chip. It's legit
do you know why it’s so much shorter?
vocal plover
it's a chip from a different manufacturer. Just an alternate aprt
mighty sky
anyone here has a PAL Emerald Box that can help me verify?
grim raptor
anyone here has a PAL Emerald Box that can help me verify?
i do
mighty sky
i do
Here are some pictures from the box I’m trying to buy, what do you think?
Front looks faded but I could be the flash
I asked for another picture
grim raptor
Looks pretty good. Flash doesn’t help though
mighty sky
Also thanks in advance 🙏
grim raptor
My flap is broken off but it should be like in the original picture iirc
keen ravine
Here are some pictures from the box I’m trying to buy, what do you think?
looks a bit faded at the front
grim raptor
Foil doesnt allow itself to be photographed as well as I thought it would
keen ravine
if you look at his picture, for example, and compare the foreground with the lid you can see the difference in color.
mighty sky
Yea I agree the front looks faded, I’ve asked for a picture with no flash, hopefully that’s why it looks like that
deep fable
Sorry way less familiar with the Japanese carts i know the first photo is blurry so i included a couple random ones from the listing. I think they are good? price is 70 USD and all the labels look decent.
limber temple
They all look fine. To be fair JP carts are much less likely to be faked
hybrid rover
Because they're worth like $4 a piece, lmao
limber temple
gsc are a little more then that but yeah basically that
vocal plover
$2 more
paper sluice
I'd pay $50 for all those, probably not more
south mural
here are the requested pictures
celest marten
honest heath
no
paper sluice
if it's under $100, it's probably fake. Even at $100 it's probably fake.
tall prawn
Hello everyone, I bought my Game Boy about 2-3 years ago, and I'd like to share some pictures with you to get your opinion. I'm curious to know if it looks original and if there are any signs that it might not be authentic.
molten pawn
elder timber
I made an offer on this for 40 euros, they accepted.
I'm questioning wether they're real or not cuz of the super star saga one being yellow.
keen ravine
all fakes and he earned 10€ from it
keen ravine
report him on the marketplace
keen ravine
he's a rip-off artist like everyone else who sells bootlegs. they knew it all
molten pawn
if it's ebay, report it
ebay doesn't actually allow bootlegs
elder timber
It's not on ebay*
keen ravine
it´s marktplaats.nl
sage phoenix
It could be that they dont know
wouldnt have accepted 40€ if he was assuming they were genuine.
keen ravine
that's exactly the point. especially not when a game already costs almost that much
molten pawn
wouldnt have accepted 40€ if he was assuming they were genuine.
some things are just too good to be true
swift marsh
is this pokemon red fake?
livid lotus
Yes
swift marsh
DAMIT
slate trail
how much did you spend...?
swift marsh
27 GODDAM BUCSS
slate trail
yeah youre never gonna find something real for that price
molten pawn
some shit's too good to be true
livid lotus
Experience is a comb that you get when you are bald
swift marsh
i didnt know like how the usual price man
slate trail
molten pawn
certainlu more than 27 bucks
swift marsh
ok, btw is there a diffrence in the game?
is it like, just fake made but its just the same gameplay?
as a real one?
livid lotus
It will work, but saves are prone to disappear without a trace
swift marsh
ohhh thats why one of my saves did not work
but alr, its good its not like the year 2000, if it was and people knew more about gameboy games, bc if it was, i would be bullied AS HELL!
livid lotus
Or make your own
molten pawn
flashcart baby
swift marsh
better to just save uip and invest in a genuine copy
bro im broke, i recently droped my phone so i cant save up for one
btw is the saves that dissapear the most recent ones?
molten pawn
i mean there's literally only one save
swift marsh
oh ok?
paper sluice
I think they meant "the most recent" repros
drifting lagoon
Looks like I’ve got an interesting GBA cart in my hands. Picked up from goodwill.
Anyone with any insight?
pine onyx
its a fake cart
mode 7 was a "scene group"
there are guides pinned in this channel. the shell is very easily spotted as a repro.
fast ravine
interesting that someone did a repro with that rom
pine onyx
thats a discussion not for this thread, and possibly not for the server. scene groups would release ROMs with intros of their logoso on them. hence the archive of "no-intro" ROMs.
google "cracktro" or "crack intro" it was common in all forms of piracy
zinc dune
Need a bit of help on this one before buying. Thank you !
hybrid rover
Suspect, but leaning towards real. Needs better quality photos
zinc dune
OK, will try to check with seller. Thanks.
raven stratus
Ruby Italian
shut socket
real, but be wary of how much you pay for that
italian games cost waaaaay less than the english counterparts
raven stratus
This one is listed for 40 eur
raven stratus
sure
teal python
bleak talon
Yes
empty pilot
@spice anvil this is what mine looks like with the stamp. That silver cart is eu though so idk if they have differences. Maybe wait for someone else to verify
spice anvil
Red /silver and gold for verification
spice anvil
<@213748911918022657> this is what mine looks like with the stamp. That silver c...
Thank you. I just posted here
vocal plover
Legit
hybrid rover
I've never seen a Gameboy game like that before, but folks in the DS Discord (check the Server Guide) may have a better idea
raven stratus
Oops wrong discord forgive me
raven stratus
hybrid rover
Both real. After checking the guide in the pins 📌, was there something about them that you were unsure of?
raven stratus
I’m paranoid so checking just in case
keen ravine
reading the guide, understanding it and then looking at it yourself is smarter. you can then apply this to all games
hybrid rover
Besides, these are all the cheaper non-USA versions. They're less likely to be faked
glossy patio
March clearly has never seen the French Pokemon market 😦
zinc dune
Yup. French Pokémon game market is as bad as American one. Prices are wild.
keen barn
is this one real?
hybrid rover
Got another photo?
keen barn
yeah, it's a gamble
keen barn
Yeah, that's the thing man
mossy stratus
It’s 2024. How TF can you not take good photos.
I had a friend list Pokémon cards on eBay instead of selling to me directly. I bought them on his auction for $10 lower than I offered him because he took bad photos 
keen barn
I'm happy that I can ask via this channel
I want to buy leaf green or fire red, how much does it go for in eu, y'all have a clue
Guy asks 70 for fire red
keen barn
this one has to be legit
keen barn
thanks fam
hexed parcel
It is legit yea
keen barn
🙏
keen barn
don't know if they make fake ones of these, but to be sure I want to know 😅
and this one too
hybrid rover
Because of the shell and label
keen barn
ty
raven stratus
grim raptor
fake
raven stratus
Yeah thought so
hybrid rover
The guide very clearly shows why this one is a fake, there isn't any room for doubt
raven stratus
limber temple
Real
keen ravine
by now you should be able to judge the games yourself
slate trail
this is the gameboy discord
limber temple
this is the gameboy discord
sour ledge
i have come now with an actually gba game :p
it has the number dent on the top right but the label seems too perfect for how much they ask
hybrid rover
Looks real to me
really? i might get it then
keen idolBOT
sick thicket
Can someone help me confirm if this is the original one? I don't want a reproduction or a "shell"
keen idolBOT
Can someone help me confirm if this is the original one? I don't want a reproduc...
I've attempted to sanitize your url: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186654995449
slate trail
i like that they say "examine the high-resolution photos" and half of them are totally blurry :/
sick thicket
True
And I think it just a copy and paste description
slate trail
well yeah. the nintendo logo looks right to me, and the wear on the warning sticker makes me inclined to say its real, but id get someone elses opinion too
sick thicket
for example he's also selling this one which is still available and same description
keen idolBOT
for example he's also selling this one which is still available and same descrip...
I've attempted to sanitize your url: https://www.ebay.com/itm/186654995449
sick thicket
well yeah. the nintendo logo looks right to me, and the wear on the warning stic...
Thank you! It's helpful and I'd love to hear what others have to say... the more opinion we have, the better
slate trail
wait, theyre selling multiple listings with the same pictures? but they say its the "exact product you will receive"?
sick thicket
wait, theyre selling multiple listings with the same pictures? but they say its ...
They're different pictures because I can see the scratches
slate trail
why would they take blurry pictures every time
sick thicket
I mean 2 different listings
slate trail
idk this seller is coming off as weird to me but that doesnt mean its fake, ive never bought from them
slate trail
i do see slight differences on the top shell in that screenshot so maybe theyre different but its super weird
i mean, any wear makes me want to say its real. the real concern is when theres NO wear
sick thicket
i do see slight differences on the top shell in that screenshot so maybe theyre ...
Maybe it's how camera affected when it get close, it gets blurry
I might be wrong
sick thicket
i mean, any wear makes me want to say its real. the real concern is when theres ...
Which part?
slate trail
definitely not. just bad photography
those marks. if i was selling a reshell, i probably wouldnt sell one with wear
sick thicket
definitely not. just bad photography
i'm going to try and look at his other listings and see if there are any blurry
sick thicket
This is a different listing but from a same seller
sick thicket
those marks. if i was selling a reshell, i probably wouldnt sell one with wear
That is true but at the same time
I wouldn't mind because it's authentic for collecting
slate trail
on the one you bought, the speaker holes look lined up pretty well, which is a good sign
sick thicket
Yes, that's what I thought too but maybe a repro shell could do that now?
slate trail
eh, repro shells are pretty low quality. honestly once you get it in your hands, youll know if its a repro. they dont feel very good
sick thicket
Also is that the one that sold out? Because that's the one I bought
slate trail
yes
sick thicket
eh, repro shells are pretty low quality. honestly once you get it in your hands,...
Honestly I probably can't tell because I can't find my original NES from when I was a kid
That's why I'm here and what you said is helpful
slate trail
yeah i think youre fine
slate trail
theyre probably both real, the pictures are just weird
sick thicket
If it's not original
I probably would have canceled it
slate trail
yeah just stick with what you got
sick thicket
theyre probably both real, the pictures are just weird
I messaged him about the shell and asked how they know if it's original
I hope to hear from them soon
Thank you!
naive tangle
It's definitely an original shell, from what I can tell. Nothing that seems off
sick thicket
Thank you!
I'm thinking this one is not an original shell
Because I’m thinking it might be a different color compared to the one I bought
slate trail
it looks the same to me? just more scratches
sick thicket
Unless I'm mistaken 💀
slate trail
speaker holes are perfect
sick thicket
speaker holes are perfect
That's what I thought too
slate trail
no they usually have a slight lip on the nintendo logo. and they look different at different angles. its just a thick sticker
i just dont think anyone would sell a reshell this scratched up
sick thicket
Ah I see, even they're the same like the one I bought?
naive tangle
In a lot of aftermarket shells, they never get that sticker fully right.
It's always either slightly offset (so the outer border is uneven), or the "d" is too narrow (so the gap between "n" and "d" looks spread apart)
naive tangle
Ah I see, even they're the same like the one I bought?
This looks alright, tbh
slate trail
or the E is too big, too thick, that sort of thing
sick thicket
In a lot of aftermarket shells, they never get that sticker fully right.
It's al...
Do you have an example photo?
naive tangle
Yeah, one sec
sick thicket
or the E is too big, too thick, that sort of thing
For "Nintendo"?
sick thicket
Please do
naive tangle
The pearl blue is my original console (had it since 2007).
The white one has an aftermarket shell, and I used the sticker that came with it.
slate trail
not even close
naive tangle
It may vary from sticker to sticker, but it's generally like that
sick thicket
That looks pretty
slate trail
the one i posted is so bad it's laughable, i wont even use it on my repros lol
naive tangle
Oh, yeah. That too
slate trail
the R is a lot bigger on the repro too
naive tangle
and the "d" looks ever so slightly tilted for some reason, haha
sick thicket
the R is a lot bigger on the repro too
Good catch
sick thicket
and the "d" looks ever so slightly tilted for some reason, haha
I can't tell
sick thicket
not even close
and you're right, it is big for the "e"
naive tangle
nvm maybe it's just me
sick thicket
And what about the color?
I think someone mentioned that the two gba on the left are original except for the one on the far right
Notice the deep black
naive tangle
The speaker holes look kind of rough on the darker one
Then again, I'm not familiar with this version of the console. Never seen one IRL
It could just be damage or something. Kids do the darndest things sometimes. I know I'd try something like that as a kid, lol
slate trail
well the screen on the far right doesnt look OEM either
sick thicket
The speaker holes look kind of rough on the darker one
Oh yeah the big holes are larger compared to the two because they go from small to big then back to small holes
naive tangle
The font differs
naive tangle
Oh yeah the big holes are larger compared to the two because they go from small ...
I mean it's not exactly centred like the others
sick thicket
well the screen on the far right doesnt look OEM either
Ah, yes this is IPS
naive tangle
Is it just the lighting or is the brightness button more greyish on the two leftmost consoles?
because the d-pad certainly looks darker
and start/select looks darker too
or is the finish just frosted or something
sick thicket
It could just be damage or something. Kids do the darndest things sometimes. I k...
Haha, and what's worse is putting your Gameboy in your pocket.
My heart sank when I found that my NES Gameboy was scratched as a kid. I asked my daycare lady how to remove the scratches, and she told me to use a sanding paper which I was skeptical about. I tried it and it made things worse. My heart sank even more! lol
sick thicket
because the d-pad certainly looks darker
hmm maybe
or it just coming from the camera
naive tangle
Haha, and what's worse is putting your Gameboy in your pocket.
My heart sank w...
Yikes, haha. That must've been a horrifying realisation
sick thicket
Yikes, haha. That must've been a horrifying realisation
It was. I wept
Alright
Thank you so much for your help! ❤️
naive tangle
naive tangle
Is it legit ?
(yes)
spice anvil
Thanks he is offering it for 40 Euro not sure if it’s worth though cause it’s in really bad condition?
hybrid rover
Whether it is worth it or not is up to you
spice anvil
I know it’s just I can’t tell if it’s a dance in the cartridge or it’s just maybe a bad ankle or something from camera
vocal plover
I would compare it against other listings for that game to see what the normal value is
sick thicket
Greetings!
Can someone help confirm whether this is original or if it's a repro/shell"?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/405203811600?_trksid=p2471758.m4704
keen idolBOT
Greetings!
Can someone help confirm whether this is original or if it's a repr...
I've attempted to sanitize your url: https://www.ebay.com/itm/405203811600
sick thicket
Meaning that it may not original?
hybrid rover
Meaning there's no way we could tell
pine onyx
all thats exposed of the console itself is the sticker through the opening of the box
and that can be reproduced easily. everything else need to verify if a console is a reshell or not is hidden inside the box
keen ravine
the round sealing sticker can also be easily removed and reapplied
hybrid rover
Also it's $1500
You'd better be a fuckin professional at identifying counterfeits before spending even a third of that
Don't rely in internet strangers for that much
vocal plover
Legit
minor shadow
dope
sick thicket
the round sealing sticker can also be easily removed and reapplied
Are you referring to the back of the Gameboy? I’ve asked the seller for a picture of the back
hybrid rover
Ah, your listing ended and it bounced to a default page
hybrid rover
Show the inside where the buttons are
sick thicket
Show the inside where the buttons are
which buttons?
sick thicket
I don't have it yet
I just bought it today. I messaged the seller and he said it's original and that he had it when he was a kid. He was the 1st owner
hybrid rover
Was that the only listing photo?
slate trail
have you bought multiple of these now? I'm confused
sick thicket
This is the seller's listing
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=405203811600&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211&_ssn=akoh7055
keen idolBOT
This is the seller's listing
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=405203811600&...
I've attempted to sanitize your url: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html
sick thicket
have you bought multiple of these now? I'm confused
Yes this is my second one
I wasn't expecting that due to the auto payment offer
I was hoping for a better deal.
I feel like $130 is a bit too much. I'm not sure if it's worth it
sick thicket
@paper sluice Thanks for confirming that for me
What about the back?
paper sluice
Looks pretty oem to me
slate trail
we went through this yesterday too 🤔
sick thicket
we went through this yesterday too 🤔
That was my first gameboy
This is the second one I bought today with the offer (which I wasn't expecting)
slate trail
yes but the verification is the same. speaker holes, stickers, Nintendo logo, etc
sick thicket
what I notice is that the back looks different compared the 1st one
slate trail
its just slightly more worn
pine onyx
fyi this is a community effort. no one works here. everyone is volunteering their time
sick thicket
You're right, so sorry about that
pine onyx
NES shells, you look at the buttons and the side hinge covers. they are usually low quality on repro units
speaker holes are a easy thing to spot, as repro shells have poor alignment and poor size consistency
keen ravine
repro shells almost always lack the plain surface around start and select buttons
sick thicket
NES shells, you look at the buttons and the side hinge covers. they are usually ...
I think I'm having a hard time distinguishing between low and high quality
but speaker holes, like you said are easy to spot
pine onyx
the lettering on A B is very clearly bad on repro shells and the color is less saturated
the side hinge covers dont fit flush with the body or is the wrong color. it should be black
keen ravine
sick thicket
I think the right picture is retro because it has stronger blacks compared to the first one
sick thicket
the lettering on A B is very clearly bad on repro shells and the color is less s...
I'm guessing that is less saturated?
slate trail
fyi this is a community effort. no one works here. everyone is volunteering thei...
this lol, im literally at work helping blind people navigate
pine onyx
saturation is a hard value to base on, but yes. it changes with lighting. sharp clear letters are usually the sign. and good alignment in the button. bad repro buttons have the lettering inconsistently centered.
also no pings. im here
sick thicket
There aren't too many examples for comparison between the original and retro versions for NES in mind or some pointers
Could mine be a repro just because of low saturation and not clear letters?
slate trail
there are differences just in lighting and how pictures are taken. slight variations are normal
when im looking for a oem shell, i mostly take the logo, stickers, and wear into account. buttons are a good tell too, like mike said. but unless youre buying a mint console, you will probably find some wear on an oem console, and very little wear on a repro shell. like if there are two identical consoles, one repro and one oem, i would say the one with wear is more likely OEM
my logic is that theres very little reason for someone to sell a beat up repro shell for high prices, especially because it will have other tells that will make it obvious that its not oem
paper sluice
example
sick thicket
@slate trail That is true.
Speaking of stickers, what worries me is that I couldn't find one that says "Game Boy" for the back
slate trail
yeah we looked at that comparison last night
paper sluice
why are we rehashing this? 
slate trail
the "game boy" sticker is actually raised text on the battery cover. the sticker is a safety warning, in my experience
paper sluice
I just look at speaker holes
slate trail
yeah
sick thicket
the "game boy" sticker is actually raised text on the battery cover. the sticker...
Yes, or a "Gameboy" in metal, not in sticker
slate trail
well its definitely not metal
sick thicket
Yes unless there is one?
I couldn't find the image for a sticker that says Game Boy in Google images
slate trail
yes, because the sticker is a safety warning sticker. the sticker is worn down and showing the gameboy logo underneath it
sick thicket
Oh, you mean the Gameboy logo was underneath the sticker? Over time, the sticker wore out and you started to see "Game Boy" in black? It looks like a sticker but isn't because it's underneath the original one?
slate trail
yes. under that safety sticker is the gameboy logo in raised text
sick thicket
So, that means it's real?
slate trail
no, its something they do on repro shells too. but most repros don't include the safety sticker, tbf
sick thicket
Ah, shoot
paper sluice
People also peel them off the oem shells, so like I said; one of the best way to tell is literally just by looking at the speaker holes
slate trail
most of my oem consoles don't have the sticker
sick thicket
People also peel them off the oem shells, so like I said; one of the best way to...
I think the retro can make it look real unless I'm mistaken
maybe that's not going to help
slate trail
the speaker holes are your best bet. they really aren't good on repros
slate trail
also you can feel that its a repro. they never feel as nice as oem. like, just in case youre still worried when you get it
sick thicket
the speaker holes are your best bet. they really aren't good on repros
Do the speaker holes need to be "perfectly" centered for each hole?
slate trail
im sure a couple consoles out there aren't perfect, but they're not BAD
paper sluice
Most repro shells have speaker holes that look like they were made by a dull drill bit
sick thicket
also you can feel that its a repro. they never feel as nice as oem. like, just i...
I'll keep that in mind when I get these
sick thicket
Most repro shells have speaker holes that look like they were made by a dull dri...
Yes, I noticed that but I'm also worried about the "shell"
slate trail
that is the shell
sick thicket
Trying to find the picture but whatever
slate trail
you might be better off buying a console in person if you're this worried, because you'll be able to feel it and see it all angles
keen ravine
Yes, I noticed that but I'm also worried about the "shell"
look at the marked areas. the oem is cleaner processed / has different dimensions at the points. on the right the repro
sick thicket
I used to have NES GBA SP as a kid, I think it was rough when I rubbed it
sick thicket
look at the marked areas. the oem is cleaner processed / has different dimension...
can't tell the difference except the color
keen ravine
if you don't recognize the details, what does it matter what you buy? :D
sick thicket
if you don't recognize the details, what does it matter what you buy? :D
That is true
But I need to know because of the cost and I prefer the originality
paper sluice
$50 isn't a lot of money
sick thicket
What about $130? I'm thinking canceling it but it shipped
paper sluice
I mean, that's the price of a modded SP if you know where to look. It's your money, spend it as you please, but I think we've beaten this horse to death.
minor shadow
look at the marked areas. the oem is cleaner processed / has different dimension...
are the two on the right repos?
sick thicket
are the two on the right repos?
I'm thinking two on the left are not repos except the far right
minor shadow
oh i was just thinking the middles ones logo has a larger black boarder that the far left
sick thicket
the one for right have different colors, look at the stripes
sick thicket
oh i was just thinking the middles ones logo has a larger black boarder that the...
probably the light
Idk
minor shadow
and the screen quality too yeah
sick thicket
Ah yes, that's IPS
The NES Edition version, don't use AG 101 but AGS 001
minor shadow
i have no clue tho im just learning
sick thicket
Same
minor shadow
ahh i see cool cool
tacit hornet
please avoid random chatter in this channel
vocal plover
why are we rehashing this? <:kekw1:927568246117384193>
How can tell if legit plz
sick thicket
How can tell if legit plz
This is IPS which is moded, AGS 101 (too bright), the original should be AGS 001 (not too much brigthness)
paper sluice
minor shadow
shell looks good tho
slate trail
just so I don't go crazy, that's a repro shell with an 001 screen inside, right?
naive tangle
How can tell if legit plz
I'd say the lens and display are OEM.
Not sure about the shell though.
It looks fine all around at first glance, except near the hinges (not sure if dusty) and the black decal around B and A looks a little rough.
I'm on the fence about the shell.
if I'm nitpicking, then the speaker holes are ever so slightly offset to the right (from the centre), if we compare it to where the decals are around it.
but the bits of shell around the buttons have all the right proportions 😵💫
naive tangle
Is it a real shell?
earnest yarrow
My buddy gave me this cartridge to try out and said he got it from a family member at nintendo. It's thick and i have to brute force it in and out of the console. The sticker looks a little crooked and it says "Made in Japam" on the back. thanks
it does work though
vocal plover
Its fake
earnest yarrow
ty
vocal plover
That’s the first fake Japanese game I’ve seen. It’s probably very old.
proven arrow
Nintende GameboyTN Made in Japam 🤣
vocal plover
Nintondo
earnest yarrow
i didnt even notice the e
is there a reason why they make obvious mistakes like that? i feel like even if whoever made it didnt speak english, they would be able to see the difference compared to a real cart
hybrid rover
Legally distinct so they don't get sued
spice anvil
Fake or real?
vocal plover
Real
dapper finch
pine onyx
shells and labels are real, board looks real on DKC
opening and confirming boards would be the final step
check the pins, there are guides pinned in this channel
hybrid rover
It does look real to me, yes
silent spear
Only $55 off fb
dapper finch
shells and labels are real, board looks real on DKC
livid lotus
you could find out whether these were real or fake with a tiny little bit of effort from your side, my boy. That Tetris is the real deal.
dapper finch
Sorry
umbral lily
Hello can anyone know if this copy legal or illegal ?
vocal plover
It’s been resealed. Can’t confirm authenticity on the game or the box, however.
grim raptor
fake imo, colors on the box look off
proven arrow
Yea looks way oversaturated
naive tangle
The "R" in "COLOR" looks like it's the wrong colour too. It's too close to the green in "L"
vocal plover
I can’t authenticate cardboard but those are readily available on Etsy
proven arrow
Looks like this graded one on ebay
Kind of hard to tell with the grainyness of ebay images but colors look to be same minus the greyed out grainyness spacing of stuff
keen ravine
looks like made with a printer
proven arrow
Arnt they all made with printers 
lapis raven
Is there a good way to tell if the boxes in CIB are real?
pine onyx
boxes are harder to verify. not enough people here know. carts are easier as there are universal signs to look for.
keen ravine
boxes are relatively easy to recognize if you have close-ups. the way cardboard is printed industrially is different from inkjet/laser printing.
pine onyx
oh yea that too. but from general listing photos its hard to spot printing process.
keen ravine
thats right. but the box above seems to be printed, the colors are to smooth, especially the background and the part left
lapis raven
Also I lost the bid so it doesn’t matter if it’s not legit or not 
proven arrow
They also dont know the exact hues and crap of colors used. Takeing a photo and uploading to printing takes a different color range.
Different color ranges like cymk vs rgb and full spectrum
fickle mica
https://www.ebay.com/itm/286026214032 does this look authentic?
pine onyx
its fake
there are guides pinned in this channel. you can spot this one from a mile away. read up please!
fickle mica
oh bruh i see now wtf how did i not notice
grim raptor
we dont authenticate ds games in this ch, try #off-topic or our sister server's authentication channel
#1101176425073086575 message
idk if that link will work exactly
if not, https://discord.gg/9HpDCsFHPm
naive tangle
Whew. Just ran through all the requests.
I keep forgetting the DS server is a thing
molten pawn
the DS channel exists it's called #off-topic
spice anvil
So this guy is selling his firered he told me that he don’t want to open it in case he broke something (bul@@) but Anw we can tell at all if it’s real or not with those? Or should I decline
empty pilot
looks real to me
spice anvil
We can tell from the outer ? Not sure just asking
grim raptor
So this guy is selling his firered he told me that he don’t want to open it in c...
real
empty pilot
sticker has number stamp, back chip looks original, hard to really tell since its hard to see, but i never seen repros mimic those marks
dapper finch
Is this an AGS 001 or a 101? I cant really tell which one it is. The sticker says AGS 101 but its a reshell so idk
pine onyx
if you press the brightness button the backlight will turn off on a 001
this is kind a ablurry photo
oh actually i see the amp. AGTs have a combined PMIC and amp. thats a AGS-001
hybrid rover
Late but you can also tell by the space between the lens and display itself; that extra glowing line around it is only present on 001
dapper finch
Okay. Thank you
fallow hill
i am assuming this is a fake that i just received in a games lot, but would like confirmation and how you were able to tell? the red transparent looks off and its also missing those 4 white squares on the back of pcb
slate trail
i literally linked the guide in the post above yours
hybrid rover
Fakes can have the squares
Transparency looking off could be because of lighting
Those are not good ways to determine a fake
Check the guides in the pinned messages
fallow hill
i literally linked the guide in the post above yours
i literally see that, but on mobile it constantly refreshes and i couldnt scroll past the first page
fallow hill
Fakes can have the squares
gotcha
fallow hill
Transparency looking off could be because of lighting
yea im using a warm light probably sidnt help
thanks anyways, contacting the seller now so they understand
cloud hare
oh actually i see the amp. AGTs have a combined PMIC and amp. thats a AGS-001
AGS-CPU-30 has the combination too, not just AGT
dapper finch
Hello, are those originals or reshells?? They are at a good price and look too good to be true. I know its gonna be original but i just was wondering because its really cheap
wild gazelle
@dapper finch I haven't engaged with Game Boy stuff at this level in a while, but the Groudon looks real. I have a comparison image from when I had both.
Left = Real. Right = Fake.
Real Groudon print inside the GBA when opened always has the tip of its tail slightly cut off, as opposed to showing the end point.
naive tangle
Hello, are those originals or reshells?? They are at a good price and look too g...
Both look real to me
lapis raven
Do the games look real? I know silver is
cloud hare
ruby is fake, the others possibly real, hard to tell on this picture
hybrid rover
At a glance, Firered and Leafgreen also fake. Individual pictures of each in good lighting would help
vocal plover
I agree. Silver looks like the only legit game in that bunch.
naive tangle
^^^ this
- Ruby, FireRed and LeafGreen are fakes.
- Silver is authentic.
Hard to tell from the image, but what sticks out clearly are the stickers. They're way too rounded on all of them.
The light catches differently on a real copy. On FR/LG especially, the white/silver swirls will have more contrast in comparison to the rest of the background, even in such lighting.
Also, the "Game Boy Advance" text on the Ruby shell is noticeably too prominent. The reflectiveness of the sticker on Ruby should also be more similar to the background on Silver (it's not too matte), and the logos should just be glossy without any kind of metallic look on them (refer to Silver, for example).
lapis raven
are these stickers original?
livid lotus
looks the part to me
cloud hare
the middle one looks a bit suspicious to me and it's at a slight angle, so i'm not too sure, but the top and bottom look real
empty pilot
Left = Real. Right = Fake.
Fake also has red Nintendo logo
keen ravine
this is not part of the shell, but could be original.
wild gazelle
Fake also has red Nintendo logo
Yes, but that's not a usual thing to be put on a reshell, usually they put a Silver one, which still would technically have differences from OEM.
naive tangle
I just noticed it says made in China <:Hmm:1227722003029688371>
A lot of Game Boys are manufactured in China. It's not exactly a tell.
I believe the GBCs distributed to US and Canada were made in Guangzhou, which is what "G" is, in the serial.
halcyon quail
does anyone can help me if it's a reshelled one ? if it's a real DMG-01 gameboy or something ? it's 66 $ a fair price ?
slate trail
looks real to me, especially considering the yellowing. that means its old
halcyon quail
there is no blatant problem about this images ?
slate trail
maybe the battery cover is new, since the color looks a little different. but thats all i can see
terse solar
the battery cover MAY have been replaced at some point? the color is a tad different than the rest of the back. but tbh theres not gonna be much of a way to tell even if you have it in your hands since its just a plastic piece with no unique markings
u can see a lil corrosion on the battery contacts and yellowing on the case though so its definitely real
the lens is in really good shape, it could have been replaced as well. again, no real way to know. but it looks mostly original if not all original
halcyon quail
so the price is good ? my father dropped the price of the seller from 80 to 60
terse solar
what currency is it? USD?
halcyon quail
euros
terse solar
yea that sounds about right
halcyon quail
so 67 $
terse solar
fair enough. its in good shape, screen looks like its probably in good shape as well.
slate trail
yeah do they have pics of it turned on? thats something to look for
keen ravine
yea that sounds about right
not really for europe in this condition. I would give a maximum of 40€ for it
the stuff only costs so much money in the usa
terse solar
i mean yea, its a little high but its not like scam level expensive, its just a lil high
halcyon quail
terse solar
im in the US tho so im probably not the best to ask
slate trail
well, it works. buy it if you want it
terse solar
screen looks normal
halcyon quail
okay thanks
terse solar
are u planning on leaving it original or modding it?
halcyon quail
i don't know , my father want it so probably just original
terse solar
ok, that looks like a good one to leave original since its in good shape and everything looks like it works
halcyon quail
👍 thanks
keen ravine
50€ is already so much here that it is not bought directly
terse solar
@halcyon quail does it come with any games?
fast ravine
https://i.imgur.com/GAX65n1.jpeg getting another couple photos in a bit but how often does the PCB stamp get repro'd?
hybrid rover
Not often but also not zero
fast ravine
Alright all I needed to know really, it's from a reputable forum, doubt this guy is going to nuke a 17 year old account for a couple hundred bucks
fast ravine
https://i.imgur.com/rBpyt4Z.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/gqTS6T2.jpeg good enough for me 🫠
hybrid rover
vocal plover
Legit but wtf is that photo of the front.
It’s 2024
How can you not take a good photo?
Reminds me of this on game verifying
fast ravine
Honestly I think he was trying to get the reflective sticker to show
Also I only paid $125, if I was paying market I'd get an in focus photo
brisk escarp
does this box looks legit to you guys?
I researched a bit and I think its real, but I never had one of those games in my hands before, only Emerald/Ruby/Saphire.
The game itsself is 100% authentic, but Iam just not 100% sure about the outer box
spice anvil
Hello was wondering if this is legit ? Thank you in advance
Ignore last pic is fire red lol
keen ravine
no, it´s fake
radiant hound
could use a little help thank you in advance!
radiant hound
for emerald the four squares in the top left back, as well as the imprint in the front sticker make me feel like it’s good
others have the imprint as well
glossy patio
Fire Red : Seem original
Emerald : Original
Leaf Green : Because of the photo, I can't be 100% sure, but I'm confident it is an original
radiant hound
thankies!
brisk escarp
I think I see the little number stamp on leaf green or Iam tripping, so I think it’s original aswell
hybrid rover
for emerald the four squares in the top left back, as well as the imprint in the...
Quick warning: some fakes have the stamp, some fakes have the squares, and some fakes have both
These ones are fine it seems, but those aren't great ways to identify a fake
vocal plover
vocal plover
for emerald the four squares in the top left back, as well as the imprint in the...
👆
Look at the one above
But there are fakes out there that have the date code (4 rectangles, not squares). You can also easily emboss the front of the label as well. It’s best to look for multiple identifiers other than the easy ones.
radiant hound
great info all around thank you
naive tangle
could use a little help thank you in advance!
All the GBA carts are real.
I can't really tell if the DS cart is real. It looks like it is, but needs a clearer pic for confirmation.
spice anvil
Real?:o no matter how many tutorials I see I can’t tell sry!
naive tangle
spice anvil
Thank you and sorry for posting always !
keen barn
Is this real (EU) ?
pine onyx
indicators are good. if you have it in hand, you can open it up and compare images of the board to real carts
shells and stickers can be replaced
lapis raven
could use a little help thank you in advance!
where did you find this because I see someone listing the same thing lol
wondering if it's a scam
hybrid rover
Another good verifying tip
Reverse image search listings that seem too good to be true
If the image pops up on lots of sites and lots of listings, skip it
vocal plover
Deep fried time stamps are another giveaway. Zoom in on the handwriting.
lusty apex
Hey guys. I was hoping if anyone could help identify whether my Gameboy is OEM?
I bought it CIB from someone but I suspect it might have been reshelled and had the glass lens replaced too.
molten pawn
well post a picture of it
lusty apex
terse solar
I bought it CIB from someone but I suspect it might have been reshelled and had ...
correct me if im wrong but no gameboys came with a glass lens. if its glass at all its been replaced
lusty apex
Oh I'm not entirely sure if it actually is glass then in that case
terse solar
i would say its a likely reshell as well, just because its missing the serial number sticker. a lot of aftermarket shells dont include that, so if the sticker looks that good but its missing the serial, its probably a reshell
lusty apex
How would OEM lens feel?
terse solar
its plastic
if youve ever had another kind of gameboy theyre all about the same imo
theyre fine, i see a lot of 20 something year old gameboys that have just minor scratches. theres nothing wrong with a plastic lens imo
molten pawn
the back sticker is definitely replaced
lusty apex
Pretty sure mine is a glass lens, it feels pretty sturdy and not plasticky
molten pawn
so my guess is OEM shell with a replaced back sticker and lens
there's also some minute details on the lens (POWER text and GBC logo) that don't seem OEM
terse solar
its a toss-up with the shell. its really really hard to identify them as aftermarket or not from just pictures, unless its not an original color obviously
molten pawn
it's an original color
terse solar
yea
lusty apex
there's also some minute details on the lens (POWER text and GBC logo) that don'...
That's something I suspected too, it's not sharp lettering at all
terse solar
sorry i mean an original-colored shell. not an original gameboy color
lusty apex
The Power and GBC logo are a bit fuzzy
molten pawn
shifted colors as well
lusty apex
Alright that's pretty conclusive in my book, thank you guys for the help!
hybrid rover
i would say its a likely reshell as well, just because its missing the serial nu...
Fwiw this is terrible advice. Stickers can come off or be removed for a plethora of reasons (or literally just never had one) and their absence is not a factor of authenticity
terse solar
it just makes me suspicious, its definitely not a "this shell is definitely not OEM", its just a "thats a red flag"
dapper finch
Its a reshell but this even better than the original
lusty apex
How so?
pine onyx
please no chatter in this channel or troubleshooting. these channels are for serious questions with serious answers
if you can post better photos of the back shell where more of it is in focus, it would help determine if its real
from what i can tell from the front photos it is a nintendo shell, with replaced lens. the rear shell has signs of being nintendo, but it would help confirm if i could see the screw holes by the cart slot.
lusty apex
pine onyx
yes its a OEM shell
lusty apex
Ok so:
OEM Shell
Replacement labels
Replacement lens
Sounds about right?
Is there a way to tell if the buttons are OEM as well?
pine onyx
the wear pattern on them lines up with how yellowed the shell is
lusty apex
Awesome thank you so much!
spice anvil
Real?:o
paper sluice
Real
naive tangle
Real, real and real
robust thistle
Thank you
grim raptor
aladdin n solomons club real too, nba jam fake, just in case u were curious too
robust thistle
Thank you 🙂
lament panther
Based on this one image, does this look legit or fake? No details on it and unfortunately no other pics
lusty apex
it doesnt have that golden square thing in the corner (irrc)
zinc dune
Based on this one image, does this look legit or fake? No details on it and unfo...
Fake because text on top is badly molded, no battery indent in the translucent cart, and in the case of ruby, missing the battery.
spice anvil
Not sure if it’s real due to the A19 in the front what do you think?
hexed parcel
Not sure if it’s real due to the A19 in the front what do you think?
It's real. That A19 is a factory stamp. These are now present on some fakes but this one is real
spice anvil
It's real. That A19 is a factory stamp. These are now present on some fakes but ...
I had no idea thank you (I turned off the tag )
naive tangle
I don't think the gen 1 Pokémon stickers ever came with any holographic effects.
I'll say that's a replacement sticker, but a pretty well made one tbh.
If you're able to get a photo of the PCB and the ROM chip, you can still confirm the authenticity of the game
minor shadow
Hmm yeah issue is im trying to get all authentic gen 1 versions of pokemon
If the stickers not real i might as well not buy it
Thanks for the help anyways tho
naive tangle
You could ask the seller for a photo (if they're able to open it up), if you don't mind the sticker itself.
but if you just want an authentic cartridge with the original sticker, then nevermind.
minor shadow
You could ask the seller for a photo (if they're able to open it up), if you don...
yeah thats the issue
ill find another
glossy patio
Cartridge looks real, but the label is not
More pictures needed (insides)
minor shadow
Cartridge looks real, but the label is not
More pictures needed (insides)
its the only one the seller shows
however im looking for an orginal sticker
thanks anyways
restive crag
I know Ruby is legit, but what do you all think of fire red? The ramped up saturation is throwing me off
hybrid rover
Looks good to me
lapis raven
pokemon look real?
naive tangle
pokemon look real?
Emerald is real.
FireRed is real.
I'm not sure about Super Mario Advance, but everything looks right with it from what I can see
lapis raven
Thank you 🙏
sharp jacinth
Color looks off but the text looks right?
An nvm it’s just a good fake the swirls are off
restive crag
No stamped numbers at first sight, either
hybrid rover
Looks good to me
blazing dust
Legit?
hybrid rover
Looks good to me
sharp jacinth
Those are mint
sick thicket
Can someone have time to verify if it’s that authentic?
I’m thinking this could be real because of the small imprint number. But the reason why I’m here is because the back of cartridge at top left corner in red circle, I wonder if it’s something that I should concern about or is that normal?
keen ravine
looks real. could be corrosion, the screw doesn't look so good either. but you can only be sure what this spot is when the lid is open
sick thicket
Thank you!
So you’re saying that the screw might be not the original and that something could’ve done to this game after open it?
Should I return it?
keen ravine
i said the screw doesn't look good, nothing more. why return it? you got the game you bought, didn't you?
sick thicket
I mean yes
But I’m wondering if it’s worth for that kind of stress for the price I paid for $160 from eBay when there is different emerald that I could buy in better condition for that price
keen ravine
giving it back because you found it cheaper would be very bad behavior. these are things you can think about before buying. as a seller, i wouldn't take it back in such a case either
sick thicket
I have not received the game yet
I mean, I was talking about the condition of the game
sick thicket
Alright,
You said the corrosion, were you referring the 4 squares top left corner of the cartridge?
sick thicket
but as mentioned, you only know 100% when you open the lid
I will do that
Thank you so much
keen ravine
i said it could be corrosion. but maybe it's just a shred that got into the game
the game looks good
and ebay you are covered if it is sold as working and does not work
sick thicket
I appreciate for your time
thank you again 🙂
keen ravine
you are welcome
there are people who have paid significantly more in this condition or have bought games without stickers for the money. so everything is fine with it as long as it works
inland sand
Hi guys I have a question a friend is trying to sell me the triology of donkey kong land and I want to know if they are original because they scammed me before it would be too much trouble if I pass them is that I do not know much about the subject.
molten pawn
first of all, no offense, but if they scammed you before, then i probably wouldn't buy from them again
fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me
inland sand
I know, I know, but I am really interested and I am sure that they are originals
keen ravine
ask for more pictures of the boxes
paper sluice
Why would you buy anything or even call someone a friend if they've scammed you out of money?
keen ravine
the boxes look suspicious, not the carts
inland sand
Why would you buy anything or even call someone a friend if they've scammed you ...
you are absolutely right but I love that saga.
inland sand
the boxes look suspicious, not the carts
now I ask for a photo of the boxes
keen ravine
it's best to ask for additional pictures from the inside of the carts if your buddy doesn't take honesty too seriously
molten pawn
50 bucks complete in box is the minimum for just one game
keen ravine
if the boxes are real and manual included
molten pawn
even more than that actually
inland sand
on ebay the donkey kong island III I've seen it for 150$ that's why I'm surprised.
no manuals only cartridge and box
keen ravine
so to summarize. the boxes look strange and the nibbled stickers also make me suspicious. let him send you some pictures of the inside of the cartridge and more of the boxes
inland sand
north phoenix
Hey everyone! I recently started collecting GB and GBA games/consoles and came across this sealed game. I've done some research on sealed GBA games (reading about h-seam, red strip, etc.) but I’d appreciate to know your thoughts on this one. Does this one look legit to you?
grim raptor
Hey everyone! I recently started collecting GB and GBA games/consoles and came a...
looks good, some games have cheaper seals like that
spice anvil
Curios if this is a legit pocket or it’s reshell I haven’t seen one either pink labels
naive tangle
Curios if this is a legit pocket or it’s reshell I haven’t seen one either pink ...
Pretty sure that's an OEM shell.
I thought the pink button text is standard for black Pockets.
spice anvil
Pretty sure that's an OEM shell.
I thought the pink button text is standard for ...
Oh so it’s a re shell?:O
no I think it’s full black
Not sure though
keen ravine
Oh so it’s a re shell?:O
no I think it’s full black
spice anvil
My bad didn’t notice thanks again
paper sluice
I wish they made aftermarket she's that good
glossy patio
hi, is this legit ? thx
paper sluice
Jynx looks different
molten pawn
10/10 totally legit real 2010 no clickbait
hybrid rover
Corners on the label look a little too rounded
naive tangle
The guy who made this is
naive tangle
The Nintendo logo on the top shell is... mirrored? :S
south remnant
I think the persons phone camera mirrored the image
naive tangle
Nvm. Yeah, I see it now 😅
You're right
south remnant
All of them cause the dpad on the right also
restive crag
Pretty sure the Spongebob SP only released as an AGS-101, not AGS-001
plus the bottom sticker is from the Japanese version, and Consolevariations doesn't list this edition as one released in Japan
so reshell in all likelyhood
The speaker holes and bevels in the Start and Select buttons also look off
south remnant
so reshell in all likelyhood
Yeah I thought so, thank you. Sucks that they are listing it as authentic
sick thicket
but as mentioned, you only know 100% when you open the lid
Ok, I just got it today and opened it. What are your thoughts especially on the back? Should I be worried about the condition for the price I paid $160?
naive tangle
sick thicket
<:real:1138216969540214916>
Thank you! But what about the white spot for the back? I'm kinda concerning about this
I'm not sure if you guys have that
hybrid rover
The condition-to-value is up to you
hybrid rover
Thank you! But what about the white spot for the back? I'm kinda concerning abou...
Should come off with isopropyl alcohol. Don't drown it, just dip a qtip and scrub
sick thicket
The condition-to-value is up to you
Surprisingly the cartridge almost like new and the label but the white part eh
Will it damage in the future just because of the white spots?
sick thicket
Should come off with isopropyl alcohol. Don't drown it, just dip a qtip and scru...
I'll try that but is it ok to leave it like that. Should I be worry about it like it's going to damage the game?
hybrid rover
I have no idea
sick thicket
Ah, ok. Thank you
I hope someone here is familiar with it
vocal plover
If it’s liquid damage it will damage the game over time. If it’s dust it’s fine. Hard to tell by the photo. Just clean it.
sick thicket
If it’s liquid damage it will damage the game over time. If it’s dust it’s fine....
I have confirmed that it was possibly dust. I cleaned it with the cotton swab and it's gone which is great. But the 4 rectangles in the top left corner cleaned a bit but not completely. Is that fine even if it's permanent? I'm not sure what those 4 rectangles are for
sick thicket
Ah, I see
Then I do not need to worry about it since it's in a good condition?
sick thicket
It’s a date code
That's good to know
indigo wind
Does this cart look legit?
keen ravine
no, and thats easy to spot
keen ravine
the shell, compare the writing with an original
indigo wind
Just compared it to a legit one and the gba cart logo was off.
supple steeple
was there a silver ags 101 sp release?
keen ravine
it´s a reshell
keen ravine
there are so many things wrong, i didn't even see the closed hole :D
grim raptor
was there a silver ags 101 sp release?
yes several
grim raptor
#off-topic or the sister DS discord server's verification pelase, this is only for gameboy games
buoyant estuary
oops very sorry about that
safe swan
I'm not sure if it's just a bad picture or what, but I'm not seeing the typical four rectangles on the board. Can anyone double check this for me? Being sold on FB
naive tangle
I'm not sure if it's just a bad picture or what, but I'm not seeing the typical ...
The four gold rectangles aren't a reliable indicator by itself.
Either way, the shell on FR/LG aren't as transparent as R/S/E, so that's why it's not so visible. That, and the quality of the compressed image doesn't help. FB tends to heavily compress images like that.
Also, that's a real copy.
safe swan
The four gold rectangles aren't a reliable indicator by itself.
Either way, the ...
Okay cool. Can you give me a crash course on how you can tell? I know about the rectangles and the embossed numbers on the front but again the quality of image isn't helping with that either.
naive tangle
Okay cool. Can you give me a crash course on how you can tell? I know about the ...
From these images:
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the little notch on the inside of the shell meant for where the battery goes (barely visible on the top right, just outside the label). It's present on the front of the shell of GBA cartridges even if the game doesn't come with a battery. This is the best sign of it being real (hopefully the PCB inside is real too. You can always ask for a pic from the seller for this, if they are able to open it up 🙂 )
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the metallic effect on the label is present only in the background. All the logos and text are glossy and non-metallic. This is a good sign.
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the swirls are correct (not always a reliable way to identify). From what I've noticed so far, a lot of fakes are low effort and never get the exact pattern of swirls right. (Still, nothing stopping someone with a lot of patience, resources and an eye for detail from re-creating it 1:1).
It looks like the embossed numbers and four rectangles are present too. I can try to edit the photos and see if I can get some more detail out of it
safe swan
Okay yeah that's definitely a lot of information I didn't know about. Thanks so much for taking the time ^~^ Think it's worth the $100 asking price?
molten pawn
fake as hell
lament panther
Thought so. Didn't see the windows 10 logo on the back but my eyes aren't trained on this kinda thing yet
Feel bad for whoever just bid $110 on this
paper sluice
Just a heads up, the gold squares can be faked
spice anvil
Real or fake ?;D
restive crag
Ruby looks real
Leaf green is fake or at the very least the label is a repro
It has the gold rectangles but they can be faked, so yeah, fake
vocal plover
TIL that people still can't tell the difference between a square and rectangle
molten pawn
TIL that people still can't tell the difference between a square and rectangle
i thought it was an octagon
spice anvil
Honestly no matter how many times I’m seeing them I still can’t tell apart real or fake :p
molten pawn
we have guides in the pinned messages for a reason chief
spice anvil
Thanks Kous
molten pawn
vocal plover
Hello, is this game real? This is the only picture the seller provided.
pine onyx
i'll allow it. please post decent images. screenshots are not good images. if the seller of a high value cart wont give you good images, avoid it.
molten pawn
for those unaware, if you hold down on an image long enough on mobile, there should be an option to copy that image directly so you can paste it into here without screenshotting
vocal plover
We now live in an age where everyone carries a good camera in their pocket. If you can't tell if a game is legit, beyond a shadow of a doubt, you are gambling with your money. Always use a payment method that offers protection incase you get scammed.
lament panther
I'm assuming this is fake, the seller won't provide any additional images and is being pushy about it
hybrid rover
vocal plover
I'm assuming this is fake, the seller won't provide any additional images and is...
See my comment just above yours.
lament panther
See my comment just above yours.
Thanks
rough shoal
Hey was just wondering if anyone could check to see if this is a legit or fake copy, from what I can tell it’s legit but just wanted a second opinion, thanks
lusty apex
real. i dont think pal carts are often bootleg like american carts
rough shoal
real. i dont think pal carts are often bootleg like american carts
Cool thank you! Ah yea that makes sense, bigger market for USA I guess so I higher chance at selling off fakes? Anyway thanks again for the help
naive tangle
Hey was just wondering if anyone could check to see if this is a legit or fake c...
Real. Everything chwcks out :)
naive tangle
real. i dont think pal carts are often bootleg like american carts
While this may be true, it's not really a reliable way to determine authenticity.
i.e. Anyone can print a label. I've also seen counterfeit Japanese copies
rough shoal
Real. Everything chwcks out :)
Cool! Thank you
lusty apex
While this may be true, it's not really a reliable way to determine authenticity...
ah thank you for the clarification
rough shoal
Sorry to bother again guys just wondering what y’all think
Of this one, it’s a listing I’ve seen, I’ve asked for clearer photos of the front and inside of the cartridge so will post them if I get them but let me know what you think so far
restive crag
supple steeple
what could have caused the shadow on the 1st pic, battery leak?
or is it just a bootleg game
lament panther
Ok, seller posted these two pics. Looks like two different carts
This one looks legit
This one looks different.
Top one has a battery visible and the number stamped. I don't see it in the second pic and the casing looks different.
Oh and this is the same cart supposedly from the back
keen ravine
the second one is probably a fake and first and last picture the same legit cart
lament panther
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. All 3 pics are supposedly the same cart but I'm not buying it. Seems sketchy.
hybrid rover
When in doubt, just skip the listing
lusty apex
just to double check, this is 100% bootleg right? i cant see the rectangles on the inside
grim raptor
fake