To be honest, I already have a decent understanding on how to spot fake games but the only reason why I clicked this video is because I saw all the Pokemon games in the thumbnail 😂
Easy way to know if the game is read in regards to Pokemon heartgold/SoulSilver, Black/white version and Black/white version 2 they all have see through carts which should shine purple when put up to a light source.
Update: Note there are some counterfeit shells for this that don’t actually work for the Pokewalker, and some people replace the labels of cheaper NTR-031 with Pokémon.
Hey , you actually used my video idea ! Thank you so much 😊 Very informative like your other videos , now i have more confidence scrolling thru ebay looking to drop $100+ on Platinum/SoulSilver then i did before haha You have gained a longtime subscriber now & i can't wait to see your upcoming videos! Would be cool to see your Pokémon game collection if you haven't already did a video on it! Once again thank you!
Does Pokemon Platinum just have more shadowing under the Nintendo logo on the front cover. Mine does and it looks different from the other DS games. It looks like it does in this video as well. Either way, my game came with all the manuals even the rotom and ranger ones so I should be fine right?
Also, if you notice the differences between the codes saying NTR or TWL, that just means if the game is DSi Enhanced, so animated icon on DS menu and sometimes region locked on a DSi or 3DS.
I got a fake without realising and it wouldn’t save my game wish I’d have know before I’d spent 2 hours playing it 😩😂 massively regretting selling all my old games lol
Ouch. That's a bad fake. Good ones can save, same as N64. I'm on the fence about these. I mean if you buy them for your own collection, and sold your originals it's not bad. Don't re sell them intentionally.
@@andrewb5894 yea, I was able to play Sapphire (it is obviously counterfeit and starts with “The game can be played.” but can plant berries) until the 7th badge, just scared that if I continue the game it will delete the save, since I’ve seen people state their saves deleted after the e4 or sth.
A good mindset to have when buying games off eBay is to not buy from someone who doesn’t except returns. It’s really easy to check and most people that aren’t selling fakes will except returns while people who sell fakes most likely don’t
If it has 13 at the start on the back of a cart it’s 100% fake so watch out for that on eBay so make sure you don’t bid on a cart that has 13 on it in the bottom of where it has the white lettering on it in the back some many people get fooled cuz of this
so, I've been trying to find a real pokemon platinum with the box on ebay. are there any major pointers you could give on how to find an authentic one?
yeah i got my pkm plat complete few days ago in Australia a lot less fakes here. best thing is the code on the game box and manual not investigated but not seen fake manual replicas yet. so as long as all the codes match should be fine. but scary world collecting pkm games.
Guessing the $25 Pokémon platinum (cart only) I just bought a few days ago off eBay is a fake one 🤦🏻♀️ sigh. Will there be any real differences since the DS doesn’t have internet anymore?
Depends. If it is a good fake, then everything will work as intended. A decent fake will have everything except for trading between carts functioning. Bad fakes, usually have some graphical errors (like black speckles randomly) and typically Boggs down and glitches out periodically.
Bought a copy of Pokémon Diamond, thought I might’ve been scammed. It’s been a while since I bought on eBay and for a second I thought I got scammed because I didn’t really think too hard about the possibility it was counterfeit. Bought it at a really reasonable price 40CAD (everything else was around 50+). This cleared up a lot, I’m pretty sure it’s official now, but we’ll see when it gets here 😅. Thanks for sharing this info in an amazing video.
even the fakes are doing the number code on the back correct witch is making it harder now too tell if it is I used to use the number code too tell if it is real or not now I cannot the fakes are getting better .
I just bought pokemon black 2 with the box. I think the game is real but the box seems fake to me. Under the "E" for everyone, where it says "Online interaction not rated by the ESRB" it is red on my box but everywhere else I see that it is white such as in this video. Does that mean it's fake?? the box and the cartridge both say "IREO" so it seems legit but idk man the red font is throwing me off.
Hey I have a question and I really hope you see my comment I’m thinking about buying Pokémon diamond from someone everything checks out except 2 things the cartridge is gray and on the back we’re the numbers are on the green yours says L-7 while the person selling his cartridge says F-1 is it real?
EDIT! - Sorry! I miss read. If the numbers on the teeth are different that is fine. That just means it came from a different manufacturer than my cart did. The cart being gray is a little concerning, but it doesnt mean it is fake. It could be sun bleached (I have had one like that before).
@@hipojoe ahh that sucks to hear but just make sure one more time (sorry) on the back of the cartridge where the numbers are his say DA F-1 CO3 -10 yours says the exact same but instead of F-1 yours says L-7 does that determined a cartridge is fake or not? & I think he is saying it is US made as the front of cartridge says USA
Thanks for the video. I just bought Pokémon White from Half Price Book for 95 bucks so I'm making sure its legit within the 7 days otherwise I'm getting my money back. but from your video and another one I watched it looks legit. Also this is off topic but this video kinda reminds me of the end of the song Pimpin All Over the World by Ludacris where the dude is saying the things to look out for to know a guy is not pimpin. its hilarious. Ill admit right now Im not pimpin not that I even have an interest to.
@2:10 the bottom left sticker corner is rounded on replicas, they have not got the exact cur right. On Platinum, the first front left leg is solid on regular, holo on fake copies. Many more broad tips missed here, you just went into papers are the end, which, looks like you're missing some as well. No Nintendo Power code card? Still a good video but I had to stop watching after all the misses.
Mine freezes (only sometimes), but it’s just old (13 year old game.. actually that makes me feel old) or my DSi is old (14 years old almost.. also makes me feel old) because it’s authentic.
Wow! I had no idea that the DS games were so much now. That is insane. I completely agree, fake all the way for a game that is only 10 years old and $200-$400. Gosh, I think I bought my last one for $20 just two years ago...
@@hipojoe you are lucky that you got a real copy for only 20 dollars that is rare , now adays on Amazon and ebay if you want a real soulsilver copy you're paying bare minimum 100 dollars to as much as 400 and most of the time it's just for the game cartridge alone no case or manual, I was just looking around on ebay the other day and i bought a fake copy from a seller with positive reviews for 18 dollars and I bought the case and booklet separate from another buyer for 40 dollars, Believe it or not that's the cheapest I could find for just the case and booklet, other ppl are selling just the case for over 100 dollars with no game it's insane , so in total I spent 60 dollars for a fake copy with the case and booklet, That's good enough for me
There is another way to check if your Pokemon Game is counterfeit. At least for Pokemon Soulsilver. If you shine a light through the cartridge there is a slight reddish glint you can see. If it's counterfeit the gint won't be there.
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To be honest, I already have a decent understanding on how to spot fake games but the only reason why I clicked this video is because I saw all the Pokemon games in the thumbnail 😂
i guess Im kinda off topic but do anybody know a good website to watch newly released series online?
@Flynn Andres try flixportal. You can find it on google :)
@Lachlan Roberto thanks, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !!
@Flynn Andres no problem :D
ME TOO
Easy way to know if the game is read in regards to Pokemon heartgold/SoulSilver, Black/white version and Black/white version 2 they all have see through carts which should shine purple when put up to a light source.
Update: Note there are some counterfeit shells for this that don’t actually work for the Pokewalker, and some people replace the labels of cheaper NTR-031 with Pokémon.
Does the flashlight trick work with pokemon diamond and platinum
Hey , you actually used my video idea ! Thank you so much 😊 Very informative like your other videos , now i have more confidence scrolling thru ebay looking to drop $100+ on Platinum/SoulSilver then i did before haha You have gained a longtime subscriber now & i can't wait to see your upcoming videos! Would be cool to see your Pokémon game collection if you haven't already did a video on it! Once again thank you!
No problem! Glad it could help!
Does Pokemon Platinum just have more shadowing under the Nintendo logo on the front cover. Mine does and it looks different from the other DS games. It looks like it does in this video as well. Either way, my game came with all the manuals even the rotom and ranger ones so I should be fine right?
Also, if you notice the differences between the codes saying NTR or TWL, that just means if the game is DSi Enhanced, so animated icon on DS menu and sometimes region locked on a DSi or 3DS.
You mean Twilight menu or ntrbootHax
@@NatetheNintendofanthey are bad for the ds and 3ds right?
If has NTR or TWL isn’t it possible it’ll corrupt the system?
I got a fake without realising and it wouldn’t save my game wish I’d have know before I’d spent 2 hours playing it 😩😂 massively regretting selling all my old games lol
Ouch. That's a bad fake. Good ones can save, same as N64.
I'm on the fence about these. I mean if you buy them for your own collection, and sold your originals it's not bad. Don't re sell them intentionally.
@@andrewb5894 yea, I was able to play Sapphire (it is obviously counterfeit and starts with “The game can be played.” but can plant berries) until the 7th badge, just scared that if I continue the game it will delete the save, since I’ve seen people state their saves deleted after the e4 or sth.
I had that same problem. Thats also why i never recommend repro.
A good mindset to have when buying games off eBay is to not buy from someone who doesn’t except returns. It’s really easy to check and most people that aren’t selling fakes will except returns while people who sell fakes most likely don’t
Not sure on Victini but here Genesect didnt have a code. You took your DS to the store and got it that way.
If it has 13 at the start on the back of a cart it’s 100% fake so watch out for that on eBay so make sure you don’t bid on a cart that has 13 on it in the bottom of where it has the white lettering on it in the back some many people get fooled cuz of this
Unlucky
so, I've been trying to find a real pokemon platinum with the box on ebay. are there any major pointers you could give on how to find an authentic one?
Pokémon platinum - 8:45
yeah i got my pkm plat complete few days ago in Australia a lot less fakes here. best thing is the code on the game box and manual not investigated but not seen fake manual replicas yet. so as long as all the codes match should be fine. but scary world collecting pkm games.
#1 tip, is the first leg holo or solid gold. Easy to spot that fake a mile away.
Guessing the $25 Pokémon platinum (cart only) I just bought a few days ago off eBay is a fake one 🤦🏻♀️ sigh. Will there be any real differences since the DS doesn’t have internet anymore?
Depends. If it is a good fake, then everything will work as intended. A decent fake will have everything except for trading between carts functioning. Bad fakes, usually have some graphical errors (like black speckles randomly) and typically Boggs down and glitches out periodically.
It doesn’t have official internet but it does have fan servers
What did you expect lmao ofc its a fake the cheapeast platium is 90
@@Bootymuncher23 probably weren’t aware, or it was a bid.
How can you tell if a game is authentic if it’s sealed
Bought a copy of Pokémon Diamond, thought I might’ve been scammed. It’s been a while since I bought on eBay and for a second I thought I got scammed because I didn’t really think too hard about the possibility it was counterfeit. Bought it at a really reasonable price 40CAD (everything else was around 50+). This cleared up a lot, I’m pretty sure it’s official now, but we’ll see when it gets here 😅. Thanks for sharing this info in an amazing video.
Looks like I bought a $126 fake Pokémon Platinum. Guess I'll be headed back to the store tomorrow.
Sorry about that :(
Did you get your money back
@@zappyxp1575 Sure did.
even the fakes are doing the number code on the back correct witch is making it harder now too tell if it is I used to use the number code too tell if it is real or not now I cannot the fakes are getting better .
That’s true. But on the fake games the number code doesn’t match the back and front. A easy way to tell the difference
What about the reddish color cartridges when you put light on them ?
They are legit. Only in heartgold and soulsilver
@@dani7mary750 why not gen 5
@@lance7820 BC heartgold and soulsilver use infrared for pokewalker
@@dani7mary750 but I put a light and they’re reddish too
@@lance7820 gen 5 are suppose to have the red glow in the inside don’t listen to them trust me there legit
What if the code of the IRDONOJ is different than yours? It's not 22 but 11 for example? (Pokemon white 2)
Are these code versions US exclusive though? Im UK, so I need help with PAL versions
I just bought pokemon black 2 with the box. I think the game is real but the box seems fake to me. Under the "E" for everyone, where it says "Online interaction not rated by the ESRB" it is red on my box but everywhere else I see that it is white such as in this video. Does that mean it's fake?? the box and the cartridge both say "IREO" so it seems legit but idk man the red font is throwing me off.
Can you introduce ways to check if the 3rd generation pokemon games are authentic or not?
If there are numbers intended on the sticker then it’s real if not then it’s fake
You can look through the plastic of the cart and see if the inside lines up
Any chance you'll do a Dragon Quest DS video like this?
I have a fake copy of Mario kart DS, but it still can do download play. Is this uncommon?
I ordered pokemon black 2 and I put it into my Ds and it’s not pokemon it’s actually a spongebob game lol
Hey I have a question and I really hope you see my comment I’m thinking about buying Pokémon diamond from someone everything checks out except 2 things the cartridge is gray and on the back we’re the numbers are on the green yours says L-7 while the person selling his cartridge says F-1 is it real?
EDIT! - Sorry! I miss read. If the numbers on the teeth are different that is fine. That just means it came from a different manufacturer than my cart did. The cart being gray is a little concerning, but it doesnt mean it is fake. It could be sun bleached (I have had one like that before).
@@hipojoe ahh that sucks to hear but just make sure one more time (sorry) on the back of the cartridge where the numbers are his say DA F-1 CO3 -10 yours says the exact same but instead of F-1 yours says L-7 does that determined a cartridge is fake or not? & I think he is saying it is US made as the front of cartridge says USA
Rayda I edited my post. Sorry I misread
@@hipojoe okay thank you so much your video was so much help you have no idea may God bless you :)
Some one did a vid on how to spot fakes and that made people who made fakes improve the cartridges so look out !
1:16 except for the new ones. Unfortunately those are not special at all
Thanks for the video. I just bought Pokémon White from Half Price Book for 95 bucks so I'm making sure its legit within the 7 days otherwise I'm getting my money back. but from your video and another one I watched it looks legit. Also this is off topic but this video kinda reminds me of the end of the song Pimpin All Over the World by Ludacris where the dude is saying the things to look out for to know a guy is not pimpin. its hilarious. Ill admit right now Im not pimpin not that I even have an interest to.
Glad it helped!
How much for the pokemon platinum version
Ebay?
@2:10 the bottom left sticker corner is rounded on replicas, they have not got the exact cur right. On Platinum, the first front left leg is solid on regular, holo on fake copies. Many more broad tips missed here, you just went into papers are the end, which, looks like you're missing some as well. No Nintendo Power code card? Still a good video but I had to stop watching after all the misses.
my platinum keeps freezing but it looks exactly like a real one so maybe its a 3Ds problem
no the rom version of platinum has freezing issues best way to spot a fake. is it freezing and you have to reset or like stuttering
@@JHgamer101 nope lol ive had over 500 hrs on platium not one single crash its a fake only fakes crash
Does anyone know a good place to buy real Pokémon games from. (The older ds games)
For what price are you looking to buy them for?
@@edgarc7767 for around 40 50 max. Dont wont to be spending hundos when I can just get an emulator
@@MrChimi-tz9cj sadly they're like all over 100 unless you just get the cartridge. Black and white and diamond and pearl you could find the cheapest
@@shanejames9051 and like 95 fake ones
I still got pokemon heartgold and im so happy about it cuz its my fav gen
Aw my Pokémon heart gold is fake it’s apae in the back instead of ipke and it’s grey too
Thank u for detail video ❤
No wonder my game of Soul Silver freezes every five minutes….
Mine freezes (only sometimes), but it’s just old (13 year old game.. actually that makes me feel old) or my DSi is old (14 years old almost.. also makes me feel old) because it’s authentic.
Is possible to play with your friends using wifi with these games ?
I have seen some fakes that you can, but most you cannot.
The nintendo wifi is down so without using fan servers no
is your Platinum version a fake? It doesnt look like it has the "TM" under the SOQ on the front bottom right of the cartridge
No, both of my platinum versions were first print pre orders
Iam from Europe, the European layouts may differ a bit from the USA ones.
To be honest I rather get a fake copy of soulsilver for 20 dollars as long as it works vs paying 100 to 400 for a legit copy..
Wow! I had no idea that the DS games were so much now. That is insane. I completely agree, fake all the way for a game that is only 10 years old and $200-$400. Gosh, I think I bought my last one for $20 just two years ago...
@@hipojoe you are lucky that you got a real copy for only 20 dollars that is rare , now adays on Amazon and ebay if you want a real soulsilver copy you're paying bare minimum 100 dollars to as much as 400 and most of the time it's just for the game cartridge alone no case or manual, I was just looking around on ebay the other day and i bought a fake copy from a seller with positive reviews for 18 dollars and I bought the case and booklet separate from another buyer for 40 dollars, Believe it or not that's the cheapest I could find for just the case and booklet, other ppl are selling just the case for over 100 dollars with no game it's insane , so in total I spent 60 dollars for a fake copy with the case and booklet, That's good enough for me
But can you even trade and transfer to another system with a fake copy?
@@samg8452 It depends on the fake. If it is a bad fake, no. The R2 chip I show in the video allows for trading.
Soul silver is easy enough to find for 80-90$ plus it only appreciates with value
Your wife throws away the boxes? Throw her away. Divorce her, mark my words
I got pokemon white for $2 at a pawn shop.
@@Imflorakat nice. I checked that the pokémon white copy I got and it was authentic, and it came with the box and game manual
@@Imflorakat nice
Wow
Perfect!!!
There is another way to check if your Pokemon Game is counterfeit. At least for Pokemon Soulsilver. If you shine a light through the cartridge there is a slight reddish glint you can see. If it's counterfeit the gint won't be there.