DS fakery on eBay: learn to discern |
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No one likes getting ripped off with fake stuff, especially if you think you're paying for the real thing. This is especially true for gamers looking for imports and rarities. Pocket Gamer UK has an informative article up that adds even more tips for telling a fake DS game from a real one.
For one thing, they advise caution when purchasing items on eBay. The collapse of Lik-Sang brought many pirates to peddling their wares on eBay to get in on the action. One thing you have to remember is that if it's too cheap, there's a good chance you're looking at a fake.
Also, the packaging is important. Check the front to see if the sticker matches up. In the above pic, the cutoff on the bottom left corner is more rounded on the fake. Inspect the back of the cartridge for the patent pending AND an individually printed number beneath it. Also, note that authentic carts have indented backs rather than smooth ones.
Lastly, read the manual. The manuals are the last things people check, so pirates don't really take to making good manuals. In any case, you should ask for those sorts of pictures from any prospective seller before placing a bet to lessen the chances of picking up fakes, and you may want to check your current games, just in case someone messed with your cartridges without your knowledge.
Via Pocket Gamer UK
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If you buy a pirate item, report the seller. Those guys keep selling because people don't report them.
What the hell does the collapse of Lik-Sang have to do with the sale of pirated carts on EBay?
Seriously, wtf?
But who is going to report someone who is supplying cheaper games that work just the same as official ones?
Those people are heartless and they are evils! They need to remove from the earth. They are sick and bad people. Sell for their own profits and that's ridiculous. I am angry at idiots people that buy them and not report to EBAY, that's stupid. ARGH! No worries, God is watching them anyway.
Every Gameboy/DS game you buy from ebay "new" is guaranteed to be a fake. Same goes to all flash memory like memory sticks, sd cards, console memory cards and obviously now catridges that the DS use. Unless you happen to buy a second hand one from a soccer mom or something, it's 100% fake. Just stick to buying from real shops in real life kids.