I just got a fake Super Mario 64 off of eBay. The way I was able to tell was the engraved “Nintendo” on the back. The dot on the “i” was a circle, which means it’s fake. Nintendo dots the real “i” with a square
Same happened to me. I bought it 1 year ago, and only now I realised it's fake. That's probably why the game won't save. This also means you really can't trust the sellers reputation. The seller had like 97% positive responses.
Very useful info. Thank you, it's just what I was looking for. I do have a concern, though. Maybe I'm just used to working with more sensitive equipment, but not grounding yourself electrically or wearing gloves seems likely to damage sensitive electronic components - like one of those boards.
@@Unknown-qt5tl turns out the one I thought was a fake was real. But the Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Party Advance copies were fake. I got them from eBay like 10 years ago. Luckily, all my other games are legit.
I currently bought a reproduction super smash bros. Wasnt more than $25. I say if they work and play, thats alright. As long as you dont over pay. But i totally get the want to have a completely authentic collection for sure
Super helpful. Thank you! Just want to say I'm not so sure on the screw one because I've seen some with everything else looking AOK but flat screws. I think some cartridges are authentic but have had those screws replaced for some reason or another (which to some might make it un-authentic I suppose).
The dot above the i on the back where it says Nintendo should also be a square, not a circle. Thankfully my PAL conker's bad fur day is legit (it's near new condition with the manuals etc) wasn't cheap. The boards inside should say MX, plus batch number next to the Nintendo imprint. Weight is another thing, most my games (perfect dark, zelda oot, goldeneye etc are about 92g, conker's is about 113g, repo's are lighter.
Great information, thanks a lot! Another thing I've read: Look at the spelling of “Seal of Quality” on the front label. Most counterfeit games capitalize the “O”.
great video! thank you! i have a couple questions hopefully you can answer.as for the imprinted number.does it have to start with a "0"? because mine has 34,54,31, or 51 ( i cant quite tell which numbers they are) but it DOES NOT start with a 0. and at the bottom where you should see the numbers inside. it looks to me(hard to see) but it looks to me like its p-p1p . i cant quite see the bottom of them so it could be B-B1B. last question. if its a fake. does that mean the quality of the video of the game is worse or anything. the reason i ask this is because this game (goldeneye 007) is really poor quality with the graphics (not how it used to be back in tha day.) and yes i have everything to make the quality better. just trying to figured out why the quality is so bad. if its the game,or the system. thats what ive narrowed the problem down to , since i have done everything else to solve it. thank you so much if you answer this for me.
Damn, was so nervous, I had all these games and went along with this video checking. All legit but I guess they are 7+ years old. Just sold Bomberman Second Attack which was immaculate since I only ever turned it on once then stored it away (original owner).
And depending which pcb they used to make the cart it can damage the N64 in the long run like running more voltage than needed and the PCB being too thick so it bends the pins
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I just got a fake Super Mario 64 off of eBay. The way I was able to tell was the engraved “Nintendo” on the back. The dot on the “i” was a circle, which means it’s fake. Nintendo dots the real “i” with a square
Good Advice, Thank You
Same happened to me. I bought it 1 year ago, and only now I realised it's fake. That's probably why the game won't save. This also means you really can't trust the sellers reputation. The seller had like 97% positive responses.
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@@AzakielRuns ouch that fake hurt me
Very useful info. Thank you, it's just what I was looking for.
I do have a concern, though. Maybe I'm just used to working with more sensitive equipment, but not grounding yourself electrically or wearing gloves seems likely to damage sensitive electronic components - like one of those boards.
But can i play with cartridge games and are the cartridge good or shit copy?
Yes depends on the quality of reproduction some dosen't get pass the first 10 minutes before freezing some dosen't save etc..
Just found out over half my N64 games are reproductions...
FML
Timmy Dirtyrat relatable except my fakes are gba one of which I recently paid $40 for :(
@@ughumstyler question ik this almost a year old but what game was it and where did you get it from?
The pain
@@Unknown-qt5tl turns out the one I thought was a fake was real. But the Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Party Advance copies were fake. I got them from eBay like 10 years ago. Luckily, all my other games are legit.
@@ughumstyler if you need a place to buy legit games I got you
Trying to find games on ebay, like 80% of the listing are reproduction postings.
Yeah eBay is flooded with reproduction crap, I do sell authentic N64 games on my website - theoldschoolgamevault.com/buy-videogames
Thanks for the info! Wish I had watched it before I started my N64 collection. Looks like I bought 3 fakes 😞
Did the fakes not work?
Can you Play with this Fake games and are the games good ?
I currently bought a reproduction super smash bros. Wasnt more than $25. I say if they work and play, thats alright. As long as you dont over pay. But i totally get the want to have a completely authentic collection for sure
@@kamonkatton6176 No they work, I just wanted authentic carts.
Thanks for this video! I am looking to purchase a bomberman 64 TSA and i wanted to make sure it's authentic before i buy. Thanks!
Super helpful. Thank you! Just want to say I'm not so sure on the screw one because I've seen some with everything else looking AOK but flat screws. I think some cartridges are authentic but have had those screws replaced for some reason or another (which to some might make it un-authentic I suppose).
The dot above the i on the back where it says Nintendo should also be a square, not a circle.
Thankfully my PAL conker's bad fur day is legit (it's near new condition with the manuals etc) wasn't cheap. The boards inside should say MX, plus batch number next to the Nintendo imprint. Weight is another thing, most my games (perfect dark, zelda oot, goldeneye etc are about 92g, conker's is about 113g, repo's are lighter.
There’s a guy called Halloween Hunters who bought those same games and they were fake. Is there any connection? He didn’t have legit Bomberman though
Never Heard to them
I bought a fake sm64 copy. I’m sad
Great information, thanks a lot!
Another thing I've read: Look at the spelling of “Seal of Quality” on the front label. Most counterfeit games capitalize the “O”.
great video! thank you! i have a couple questions hopefully you can answer.as for the imprinted number.does it have to start with a "0"? because mine has 34,54,31, or 51 ( i cant quite tell which numbers they are) but it DOES NOT start with a 0. and at the bottom where you should see the numbers inside. it looks to me(hard to see) but it looks to me like its p-p1p . i cant quite see the bottom of them so it could be B-B1B. last question. if its a fake. does that mean the quality of the video of the game is worse or anything. the reason i ask this is because this game (goldeneye 007) is really poor quality with the graphics (not how it used to be back in tha day.) and yes i have everything to make the quality better. just trying to figured out why the quality is so bad. if its the game,or the system. thats what ive narrowed the problem down to , since i have done everything else to solve it. thank you so much if you answer this for me.
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Damn, was so nervous, I had all these games and went along with this video checking. All legit but I guess they are 7+ years old. Just sold Bomberman Second Attack which was immaculate since I only ever turned it on once then stored it away (original owner).
Great vid dude, thanks!
Do all N64 games have imprinted numbers on the back of the game
Yes from what ik
What about the boxes??😰
Just got a real SM64
For people who aren’t collectors and just want to play the game is a repo bad?
Technically No, But buying and supporting these people making these games is the real problem.
And depending which pcb they used to make the cart it can damage the N64 in the long run like running more voltage than needed and the PCB being too thick so it bends the pins
@@Theoldschoolgamevault I only buy legit games but idc I'd someone make repros as long as they say repro and not trying to scam
Hey brandon
Good info thanks.