How to identify a fake gba game

The chip part numbers are also very suspicious. There are no datasheets available for these part numbers online. Is there any hints or guesses based on this photo? I know its tough from just a single front view, but any guesses? Hi Justin. Can i use your photos of the Pokemon games for a youtube game?

Will post your website and give you credit. Your email address will not be published. Only one of these is real. Incorrect artwork.

Notice the lack of the ESRB rating. RP ESRB Rating When looking at the plastic casing of a fake cartridge, it will usually seem to be slightly larger than an original cartridge, and you may find it somewhat difficult to insert into a Game Boy. All fake. Bottom right — real. Here is a comparison between fake and real cartridge boards: Front.

Bottom left is real. Security Screw Identification Chart. A few indicators: 1. Best, Justin. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: August 4, Look at the label. Sometimes, the label will be a custom one different from the official one.

Search the cartridge on Google Images and compare them. Check the color. Most GBA games are grey, excluding the label. Hold it up in the light. If there is a small number imprint on the label, it most likely is official. Almost all if not all legit games have this. If there isn't, it's a fake. Look inside the circuit board. There should be a certain copyright text there.

Look for typos. Mainly check the label, for such errors as Licensed or on the back Nintendo. Play the game! Generally, these fakes won't save properly, and come up with a message when you start it.

Check if it should say 'Licensed by Nintendo' or just Nintendo. Since it is a game directly published by Nintendo, it is supposed to only say 'Nintendo', if it says 'Licensed By Nintendo' it is fake because the game is published by Nintendo.

Of course, if the phrase 'Licensed By Nintendo' is misspelled then it is a fake. If something on the cartridge is missing, and should be there, then that game is a fake. Check if your game has a battery in it. If your game has a battery inside, and it doesn't have a real time clock feature it's a fake. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Fakes mostly come from China, Japan or Hong Kong, where they are commonly produced.

Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0. When buying online, make sure to inspect the picture. Sometimes there may be a picture of a real game, but the game that you're buying is fake. Look for common pictures used and check the sellers reviews, if the website has them. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published.