@@unwueyquebeanime2244 lucky I only have 3 games and just realized that my copy’s of super smash bros 64 and goldeneye 007 are fakes but my Mario kart 64 game is real
1. The dot of the letter "i" in the embossed, circled "Nintendo" logo on the rear of the cart is the first thing to look for. A circular dot for the "i" is not authentic. Genuine carts have a small square for the dot on the "i". 2. Look at the screws- often non authentic have regular Philips screws. Genuine has a unique screw type where you need a "game bit" to open. Also, genuine N64 carts have a number stamped into the rear paper label. Hold it at an angle to the light and you can see. 1:25 you can see what looks like "19" stamped into the label. Gameboy games should also have this on the front label. 3. If you look at the bottom edge connector of the cart, genuine ones have numbers/letters molded into the black plastic around the edge connector bottom. Also there are more letters/nums molded into the inside edges of the grey plastic lips that surround the connector Keep in mind, this only tells you if the EXTERIOR of the cart is genuine. Technically, I guess someone COULD use a genuine cart of a cheap/non desired game and re-label it and fill it with circuit board/internals of something else. (Like take a junk N64 game and re-label it as an expensive game like OOT, 007, etc and fill it with re-production/cheap ROM of said expensive game...in which case you have a genuine exterior but non-genuine inside.
To update for anyone looking at this: I work for a local retro shop, I usually repair carts, consoles, and various small electronics for the man who owns it. He's had it open for a good 40ish years now and he has a stability problem, so I do most of his soldering. BE WARNED: Reproductions have gotten really good at imitating the real thing, going as far as to imitate the stamp. The only sure fire way to know if you have an authentic copy is the circuit board *WITH* the Nintendo label stamped on the solder mask (green coating covering the board) also known as a silkscreen. Nintendo also used a gold silkscreen, where is most circuit boards use white now. So if you're going to buy that $150 N64 brand new never opened as a claim, just know that since the value is in its condition + never being opened, you'll take a risk. However, if you just want the cartridge, please make sure the photo has a picture of it taken apart with the board displayed and do your research.
I sold my N64 years ago and I'm re-buying my childhood back and it's a damn shame the market is flooded with Chinese fakes. I see many on eBay being sold as the real thing but there are so many ways to tell a fake from a real cart. Saw a fake listing for Conker's Bad Fur Day and they were asking over $100 for it!
Don’t buy any game from eBay that doesn’t show a picture of the actual game, and instead just a stock image, or one that has something along the lines of “20 available”
Probrably, its unfortunate but n64 repros are more common than the authentic ones, you can always tell its a repro if it has a cheap price like 25$, cause most n64 games (not all) go for like 40-50$
Another way of telling which one is real or fake is paying attention to certain spots. Real cartridge has Información which is information in Spanish on the bottom of the cartridge, but the fake one has information spelled with a T on the Spanish portion on the bottom. Also, there's a dot next to the nintendo logo on the back. The real one is small and the fake one has a bigger dot and the Rated symbol inside the dot.
great video, the only problem is that many cassettes they can change the back cover for a original one. the only real way to see if the game is real is by opening and looking at the circuit board.
I just checked out my cheap copy of Mario Party for the first time and compared it to my expensive Mario Party 2 cartridge just before playing this video. I was so surprised to notice the differences, considering the fake Mario Party game worked quite well and I made a lot of progress on it!
I actually have a fake one that has a square i. It's a repro of Diddy Kong Racing. I would say the 2 digit stamp on the back label is arguably the best quick method.
Yeah, those back plates are easily changeable. If a liar has a real $5 game and a fake $150 game what's to stop them from just changing the back plate?
@@Lappelduvideify That's why I switched to the cartridge pins method. Brown=Real, White=Fake. The only 2 exceptions to this are Resident Evil 2 and Ogre Battle 64. All you have to do is flip it up to see the pins or have the seller send you a pic of them. Best way to see if the board is real without having to open it up.
Also check the back label for the number stamp imprinted into the label if your cart has it then it’s legit the fake carts don’t have the number stamp that I’ve seen
I'm not really sure about this one since where I live there is no ESRB there is USK instead. But the fake smash has the new ESRB logo while the real one has the old I think?
Yes, that is another way to tell if a cartridge is fake. Only the late N64 games like THPS3 and Perfect Dark have the black ESRB letter. Players Choice rereleases also sometimes have the black letter.
I had a real Conkers Bad Furday cart once upon a time ago. I know I had it when I moved in to my friends place but 2 short years moving back to my mothers. I never saw it again. I missed that game and someone was generous enough to send me some money to get another one but was not aware that reproductions were a thing so commonly. I bought one for 30 dollars, Pretty cheap compared to most places and upon playing it I realized when you meet Gregg for the first time, that cutscene has NO vo on it and was immediately upset. Now I knew that at that point it was a reproduction cart and just couldn't be assed to play it again. Also the game was really dark in contrast. After looking at this video, just to be 100% I looked at the back and the I does have a circular dot. Thanks for the tip. Now my disappointment is validated.
I honestly don't mind. I can tell but I will buy them anyways sometimes. The authentic copies are hella expensive and my unauthentic cartridges work very well
@@Neo2012100 they still work flawlessely, even if somehow it just magically stops working well, it's better than paying $60 for a 25 year old game and bowing down to the scalpers. I get games because they are fun, not to collect them, I collect enough things. Treat games like games.
@@qui-gonjinn1848 The thing to understand though is that if it's a game you really like and it breaks down though you are at essentially the same cost. The difference is that the original is only going to go up in value, while the Repro is essentially worthless. They definitely do cut corners on the Repros as well (ie no inner screws to secure the cartridge to the inside of the case). After taking a look at the innards on the 4 Repros that I have, I won't buy another. I will make my own though with the programmer from Retro Stage.
Nice, man I did not even know that. Although I'm surprised you also didn't say that another difference between the 2 is the colors of the cartridges (the stickered fronts that is). On the fake cartridges, the colors are much darker in color, whereas on the real ones, they are much lighter. Also, how do you even get fake cartridges anyway? I have real cartridges for my N64 and the reason I know that is because I've played all my N64 games and never once have I gotten a counterfeit.
I don’t buy physical Nintendo 64 games anymore their too old I used to when it was the newest Nintendo console but now I’m on the Switch I’m more worried about Switch games then Nintendo 64 games
Darn I own a counterfeit super mario 64. Bought off of eBay and I completely regret it...next time I'll order from you guys since you guys are all about authenticity 😊
I got games from scammers that have "fixed" these discrepancies. They failed with the ESRB white border and lack of proper French pronunciation on the back cartridge. The registered trademark in the upper left corner of the sticker is also too close to the underline and there is no indentation on the sticker on the left side of the back of the gamepack. The Nintendo stamp "I" has a SQUARE stamp so that doesn't seem to be a foolproof way anymore.
Sticker colors are different on the back. I was wondering how some Ebay sellers had these many of these cartridges for sale, all listed as new cartridge only.
A much quicker and easier way to tell us by looking at the bottom of the cartridge. If your game is white or yellow, it is fake. It should a dark orange/brown-like color
I aldo noticed that on smash 64 the e for everyone rating on the bootleg used the recent version they started using in around 2000 while the authentic smash 64, which was released in 1999, had the pixelated version that they used earlier on.
Thank you for this insight, I noticed on the front of your fake Super Smash Bros. Cartridge, the "E for everyone ESRB stamp" is Black instead of White, is that also something to look out for?
Mine has the black E but also has the square i dot,the thick outline,and the indented numbers on the back sticker. I got it from a game shop 15 years ago.
I've been doing a bit more research, and actually this might not be the case for EVERY N64 game. If you compare an original Pokemon Stadium 2 cartridge to another original N64 game, an original Pokemon Stadium 2 has a black "E" while other original N64 games might not. Just wanted to clarify to you guys, just so you're aware, and keep on the lookout.
I just got a bootleg cartridge of Castlevania Legacy of Darkness off of Ebay that, to be fair, I bought knowing was probably a fake. It had a proper square dot on the "i", but actually had a larger recess around the "R" after Nintendo. End of the day, I'm not mad cause it still works just fine in my N64, and I'm happy to have this game in ANY form, but just throwing this out there for anyone. The back label was also 100% unstamped.
Some dad tried selling me a fake mario party but when i pointed out the flaws he said i was full of crap since he bought it from a reputable kiosk at the mall for $100.
I am making a collection of video games and would like to ask if my games are pirated if my games are fake. If I want to buy and make a video game collection, then I would like to have all of my games to be real copies.
Here are my official Nintendo 64 games: GoldenEye 007 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (gray) Mario Kart 64 Super Mario 64 (damaged label) WCW/nWo Revenge WWE No Mercy
Reasons why I quit buying off ebay, I watched quite a few friends end up with fake games. Can't trust sellers anymore, even if they know they are selling fakes or not. I buy in person and check first.
As a person who is near a bunch of flea markets that sell shady and bootleg stuff I surprisingly don't see any fake N64 games although I have seen one or at least multiple fake copies of Mario party 2 and my local flea market it was thanks to this video that I was able to tell there were also selling nightmare fuel
So I think I ordered a fake copy of Super smash Bros, going to check later. my question is, what am I losing by playing this fake compared to an authentic copy? I see the physical difference in this video on the disks but I’m not understanding yet the difference in the gameplay. If the gameplay itself is no different is it a big deal? I’m genuinely interested to know. Obviously nobody wants a fake but it was a great price and I thought it was real. Now that I have it do I just keep it or what?
Thanks for asking Michael. There are a few problems with counterfeit copies. The main issue is that they are illegal as they were made without Nintendo's authorization. They will sometimes work fine, but more often than not they will have odd glitches or will have issues holding a save game.
So, I have what I believe to be a legitimate Diddy Kong Racing (it has lots of scuffs and scratches and even a faint “james” written on the artwork), and a counterfeit Super Mario 64. Although they both have square i’s, the Nintendo Logo is in a different font on SM64. Actually, the whole back is in a different typeface than Diddy Kong Racing, with the Nintendo64 text being the same typeface as Game Pak. The artwork is also really under-exposed, which was something I noticed when I opened it yesterday. The connector is also white compared to Diddy Kong Racing’s orange one, but that might just have to do with the game in question. Not to mention that the SM64 cartridge is in perfect condition compared to DKR.
The square "i" IMHO is the least accurate of the quick tests. I have a Repro of Diddy Kong Racing that has the square i. The double digit stamp in the label and the number on the underside of the cartridge are arguably the 2 best quick tests for a given game. The fake ones don't have numbers on either of them.
You can literally just tell with Super Smash bros. The blue swirl is the immediate give away. It will be super dark where as the OG is lighter. Most games that are fake have very fleshed out colors that the OG games just didn't have. The 'i' trick is pretty neat though. I did not no that. Another cool fun fact.
not what i was hoping for… i checked my diddy kong racing game and as far as i’m concerned, the dot is square but maybe someone can help me? i don’t know why but it won’t let me save the game. i have a controller pak or whatever it’s called and it still doesn’t save. i figured i had a fake copy or something but…
Hi, I just found your channel and online store. I see that you have many Super Mario Bro games for N64. My question is, are they authentic, refurbished, or a fake copy? I can see from the Videos you have many of them. I don't mean to harm your business with this question. I am actually looking for a 100% original authentic Mario game if possible with the box and instructions. It brings back sooo many memories.
yea. the bad ones straight up crash and parts of the games are wrong , the good ones might just have a slight graphical or sound difference. depends on the circuit boards
I knew my Mario 64 wasn't real, I just didn't want to make the same mistake again, thank you because this one is blurry and hurts the eyes to play it, I appreciate your sharing this. Wouldn't know where we could get real Mario 64 game would you?
Couldn't the counter fitters just start making cartridges with square dots? Is there a more sure fire way of telling? Cause I feel like it is a simple fix for counter fitters to just change a quick shape
Oh my goodness! I have to check around 100 cartridges of my collection... Most of them I bought from their last owners, not internet. I think I'm safe...
who else immediately looked at their n64 cartridges to see if they were real
I dont have an n64
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Only have 4 games still dont know
@@unwueyquebeanime2244 lucky I only have 3 games and just realized that my copy’s of super smash bros 64 and goldeneye 007 are fakes but my Mario kart 64 game is real
My n64 games are original copies
@@unwueyquebeanime2244 did you pick up a lucky penny or something?
1. The dot of the letter "i" in the embossed, circled "Nintendo" logo on the rear of the cart is the first thing to look for. A circular dot for the "i" is not authentic. Genuine carts have a small square for the dot on the "i".
2. Look at the screws- often non authentic have regular Philips screws. Genuine has a unique screw type where you need a "game bit" to open. Also, genuine N64 carts have a number stamped into the rear paper label. Hold it at an angle to the light and you can see. 1:25 you can see what looks like "19" stamped into the label. Gameboy games should also have this on the front label.
3. If you look at the bottom edge connector of the cart, genuine ones have numbers/letters molded into the black plastic around the edge connector bottom. Also there are more letters/nums molded into the inside edges of the grey plastic lips that surround the connector
Keep in mind, this only tells you if the EXTERIOR of the cart is genuine. Technically, I guess someone COULD use a genuine cart of a cheap/non desired game and re-label it and fill it with circuit board/internals of something else. (Like take a junk N64 game and re-label it as an expensive game like OOT, 007, etc and fill it with re-production/cheap ROM of said expensive game...in which case you have a genuine exterior but non-genuine inside.
Oh thanks, good tips!
Also the label often looks different, color-wise. And some fakes don’t use the proper screws
I have a fake super Mario 64 then lol
What about “09” on 007 the world is not enough
What about “09” on 007 the world is not enough
To update for anyone looking at this: I work for a local retro shop, I usually repair carts, consoles, and various small electronics for the man who owns it. He's had it open for a good 40ish years now and he has a stability problem, so I do most of his soldering.
BE WARNED: Reproductions have gotten really good at imitating the real thing, going as far as to imitate the stamp. The only sure fire way to know if you have an authentic copy is the circuit board *WITH* the Nintendo label stamped on the solder mask (green coating covering the board) also known as a silkscreen. Nintendo also used a gold silkscreen, where is most circuit boards use white now.
So if you're going to buy that $150 N64 brand new never opened as a claim, just know that since the value is in its condition + never being opened, you'll take a risk. However, if you just want the cartridge, please make sure the photo has a picture of it taken apart with the board displayed and do your research.
Shit, I recently discovered the copy of Mario Party 2 I bought a year ago was fake.
I just realized my copy of golden eye 007 is fake :(
Unless you're an avid collector, if it saves and plays fine, it's all the same to me
samme my mario party 1 and 2 are fake and i bought them like 2 to 3 years ago
If you bought it for around 25$ obviously its fake
I mostly known my Mario Party 2 freeze one of mini game
Boss: “I want that circle dot fixed by tomorrow”
Mario was instantly noticeable color difference
Also look at the bottom of the "e"
That actually looks almost more obvious then the i
Had a quick look at my collection (26 games) and they're all original according to this method. Can't say it isn't a relief!
That's a great feeling!
I only have 6 games but they are all real luckily.
I guess my copy of Mario Kart 64 is a fake, no wonder it crashes every once in a while. Thanks for the tip, I'll keep an eye out next time
I sold my N64 years ago and I'm re-buying my childhood back and it's a damn shame the market is flooded with Chinese fakes. I see many on eBay being sold as the real thing but there are so many ways to tell a fake from a real cart. Saw a fake listing for Conker's Bad Fur Day and they were asking over $100 for it!
@Epic Got Zelda OOT a fews weeks back. :- )
Don’t buy any game from eBay that doesn’t show a picture of the actual game, and instead just a stock image, or one that has something along the lines of “20 available”
When you check all 24 of your Nintendo games and they are ALL authentic. 😎
😎
Good thing I bought all of mine back in the day when no one was making fake carts LMFAOO
So you're telling me I just got a fake smash bros, Mario 64, and Mario kart 64?? 💀
Probrably, its unfortunate but n64 repros are more common than the authentic ones, you can always tell its a repro if it has a cheap price like 25$, cause most n64 games (not all) go for like 40-50$
If only DK oldies knew how to spot fake controllers 🙄
dude THANK YOU. before knowing this trick, trying to buy a copy of smash on ebay is like going through a minefield by guessing.
Always here to help 👍
Yeah I thought I might’ve bought a fake on eBay so I searched for this and turns out the i is a circle...
Personally as a nintendo fan I hate reproductions I want authentic this is so helpful thank you
Another way of telling which one is real or fake is paying attention to certain spots. Real cartridge has Información which is information in Spanish on the bottom of the cartridge, but the fake one has information spelled with a T on the Spanish portion on the bottom. Also, there's a dot next to the nintendo logo on the back. The real one is small and the fake one has a bigger dot and the Rated symbol inside the dot.
Another way to tell I noticed, on legit carts is the copyright logos and year are not as bold-ed as the rest of the font on the back.
great video, the only problem is that many cassettes they can change the back cover for a original one. the only real way to see if the game is real is by opening and looking at the circuit board.
They actually fit differently and have a strong plastic smell with imperfections in the front
Actually the game cartridges that are real use Nintendo's signature Y shaped screw. The fake ones don't.
@@doudemoiidesuyo1682 no, N64 cartridges didn't use triwing screws.
@@HCkev yup , they use custom security screws
@@urwashedlul yes, but it's not triwing. It's the same round ones as the console itself (just a smaller size)
I just checked out my cheap copy of Mario Party for the first time and compared it to my expensive Mario Party 2 cartridge just before playing this video. I was so surprised to notice the differences, considering the fake Mario Party game worked quite well and I made a lot of progress on it!
I actually have a fake one that has a square i. It's a repro of Diddy Kong Racing. I would say the 2 digit stamp on the back label is arguably the best quick method.
Yeah, those back plates are easily changeable. If a liar has a real $5 game and a fake $150 game what's to stop them from just changing the back plate?
@@Lappelduvideify That's why I switched to the cartridge pins method. Brown=Real, White=Fake. The only 2 exceptions to this are Resident Evil 2 and Ogre Battle 64. All you have to do is flip it up to see the pins or have the seller send you a pic of them. Best way to see if the board is real without having to open it up.
That might explain why I got ocarina of time for only 25 bucks. Oh well, it works well anyway
Also check the back label for the number stamp imprinted into the label if your cart has it then it’s legit the fake carts don’t have the number stamp that I’ve seen
I'm not really sure about this one since where I live there is no ESRB there is USK instead. But the fake smash has the new ESRB logo while the real one has the old I think?
Yes, that is another way to tell if a cartridge is fake. Only the late N64 games like THPS3 and Perfect Dark have the black ESRB letter. Players Choice rereleases also sometimes have the black letter.
How can Nintendo get away with fake games?
Its not Nintendo themselves. Its other people trying to make a quick money
@@rickyh9362 oh ok
Glad to glow my golden eye 007 and Mario kart 64 cartridges are offical
I had a real Conkers Bad Furday cart once upon a time ago. I know I had it when I moved in to my friends place but 2 short years moving back to my mothers. I never saw it again. I missed that game and someone was generous enough to send me some money to get another one but was not aware that reproductions were a thing so commonly. I bought one for 30 dollars, Pretty cheap compared to most places and upon playing it I realized when you meet Gregg for the first time, that cutscene has NO vo on it and was immediately upset.
Now I knew that at that point it was a reproduction cart and just couldn't be assed to play it again. Also the game was really dark in contrast.
After looking at this video, just to be 100% I looked at the back and the I does have a circular dot. Thanks for the tip. Now my disappointment is validated.
I honestly don't mind. I can tell but I will buy them anyways sometimes. The authentic copies are hella expensive and my unauthentic cartridges work very well
they work well for now
@@Neo2012100 they still work flawlessely, even if somehow it just magically stops working well, it's better than paying $60 for a 25 year old game and bowing down to the scalpers. I get games because they are fun, not to collect them, I collect enough things. Treat games like games.
@@qui-gonjinn1848 The thing to understand though is that if it's a game you really like and it breaks down though you are at essentially the same cost. The difference is that the original is only going to go up in value, while the Repro is essentially worthless. They definitely do cut corners on the Repros as well (ie no inner screws to secure the cartridge to the inside of the case). After taking a look at the innards on the 4 Repros that I have, I won't buy another. I will make my own though with the programmer from Retro Stage.
One thing I have noticed that no one has talked about is, if you stand the carts upright, the fakes will lean forward (towards you).
I just tried this with two carts I got when I was 10 (1998) and they do it too.
Nice, man I did not even know that. Although I'm surprised you also didn't say that another difference between the 2 is the colors of the cartridges (the stickered fronts that is). On the fake cartridges, the colors are much darker in color, whereas on the real ones, they are much lighter. Also, how do you even get fake cartridges anyway? I have real cartridges for my N64 and the reason I know that is because I've played all my N64 games and never once have I gotten a counterfeit.
I don’t buy physical Nintendo 64 games anymore their too old I used to when it was the newest Nintendo console but now I’m on the Switch I’m more worried about Switch games then Nintendo 64 games
Darn I own a counterfeit super mario 64. Bought off of eBay and I completely regret it...next time I'll order from you guys since you guys are all about authenticity 😊
This is like one of those "spot the differences" games
Ah, very specific and detailed. Thanks for the info Joey : )
I got games from scammers that have "fixed" these discrepancies. They failed with the ESRB white border and lack of proper French pronunciation on the back cartridge. The registered trademark in the upper left corner of the sticker is also too close to the underline and there is no indentation on the sticker on the left side of the back of the gamepack. The Nintendo stamp "I" has a SQUARE stamp so that doesn't seem to be a foolproof way anymore.
Thanks for the share, and another thing I noticed was the ® symbol in the Nintendo logo was larger and pushing against the "o" on fake copies.
Funny thing I have fake SM64 but I test it’s worked fine!
My dad buys cartridge for $3 or $5
Sticker colors are different on the back. I was wondering how some Ebay sellers had these many of these cartridges for sale, all listed as new cartridge only.
True. Originals have a dark gray color. The fakes have a "warmer" or "reddish" tint. Not really gray.
There are also a slight difference in the font and in the text, there are often spaces in the wrong places
I also noticed the ESRB ratings
Checked all mine real except Conker's Bad Fur Day but, knew that when bought it. Glad to find out, thanks for posting
Video: "How to tell if your N64 game is fake"
Anti-Piracy screens: It's showtime.
A much quicker and easier way to tell us by looking at the bottom of the cartridge. If your game is white or yellow, it is fake. It should a dark orange/brown-like color
I aldo noticed that on smash 64 the e for everyone rating on the bootleg used the recent version they started using in around 2000 while the authentic smash 64, which was released in 1999, had the pixelated version that they used earlier on.
Thank you for this insight, I noticed on the front of your fake Super Smash Bros. Cartridge, the "E for everyone ESRB stamp" is Black instead of White, is that also something to look out for?
Thank you 👍 And yup, any irregularities are clues to spotting a difficult fake
Mine has the black E but also has the square i dot,the thick outline,and the indented numbers on the back sticker. I got it from a game shop 15 years ago.
@@EvilEye0 That's a tough one to tell
As it turns out I bought a real copy of Rogue Squadron for $23 from these guys.
I've been doing a bit more research, and actually this might not be the case for EVERY N64 game. If you compare an original Pokemon Stadium 2 cartridge to another original N64 game, an original Pokemon Stadium 2 has a black "E" while other original N64 games might not. Just wanted to clarify to you guys, just so you're aware, and keep on the lookout.
*casually proof checks every N64 game*
Another thing I found was the smash bros logos. One has the old ESRB sign, the other doesn’t
Also the circle around the Nintendo logo, on the fake cartridge, is skinnier than the circle on the real one...
You can also see that the real ones have a darker label
Also I noticed the earn rating from the fake ones are the new design
Interesting. I was also curious will the fake ones work if you attempt to insert it intonthebn64
I just got a bootleg cartridge of Castlevania Legacy of Darkness off of Ebay that, to be fair, I bought knowing was probably a fake. It had a proper square dot on the "i", but actually had a larger recess around the "R" after Nintendo. End of the day, I'm not mad cause it still works just fine in my N64, and I'm happy to have this game in ANY form, but just throwing this out there for anyone. The back label was also 100% unstamped.
I could tell right away. The top ones covers are darker on the fake copies
Lol the caution at the back said do not blow, one of the most ignored warning the world lol.
Some dad tried selling me a fake mario party but when i pointed out the flaws he said i was full of crap since he bought it from a reputable kiosk at the mall for $100.
does the coloring make a diffrence.
My 5 games are real, whoop whoop
The fake nintendo logo actually looks more off than just the dot on the I
Another way is to look at the gray label on the back for a machine stamped number. If not there, it's a fake.
me doing these to the console my dad had as a kid to see if they were fake from 30+ years ago: 👀👀👀
I just discovered my old copy of “WCW/NWO REVENGE” has a sticker of meowth stuck to it
Thanks just started my retro n64 collection info comes in handy. 👍🎮
I am making a collection of video games and would like to ask if my games are pirated if my games are fake. If I want to buy and make a video game collection, then I would like to have all of my games to be real copies.
Another easy way to tell real from fake is smashing them open and looking at the chip pins.
im surprised that the fake ones have the game bolt screws
Here are my official Nintendo 64 games:
GoldenEye 007
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (gray)
Mario Kart 64
Super Mario 64 (damaged label)
WCW/nWo Revenge
WWE No Mercy
Wow there’s even fake n64 games and I thought they weren’t
Reasons why I quit buying off ebay, I watched quite a few friends end up with fake games. Can't trust sellers anymore, even if they know they are selling fakes or not. I buy in person and check first.
As a person who is near a bunch of flea markets that sell shady and bootleg stuff I surprisingly don't see any fake N64 games although I have seen one or at least multiple fake copies of Mario party 2 and my local flea market it was thanks to this video that I was able to tell there were also selling nightmare fuel
So I think I ordered a fake copy of Super smash Bros, going to check later. my question is, what am I losing by playing this fake compared to an authentic copy?
I see the physical difference in this video on the disks but I’m not understanding yet the difference in the gameplay. If the gameplay itself is no different is it a big deal?
I’m genuinely interested to know. Obviously nobody wants a fake but it was a great price and I thought it was real. Now that I have it do I just keep it or what?
Thanks for asking Michael. There are a few problems with counterfeit copies. The main issue is that they are illegal as they were made without Nintendo's authorization. They will sometimes work fine, but more often than not they will have odd glitches or will have issues holding a save game.
very helpful thanks my dood🤜🤛didnt really know about the fake ones yikes!! gotta keep my eyes open👀all 14 games of mine are good👌
So, I have what I believe to be a legitimate Diddy Kong Racing (it has lots of scuffs and scratches and even a faint “james” written on the artwork), and a counterfeit Super Mario 64. Although they both have square i’s, the Nintendo Logo is in a different font on SM64. Actually, the whole back is in a different typeface than Diddy Kong Racing, with the Nintendo64 text being the same typeface as Game Pak. The artwork is also really under-exposed, which was something I noticed when I opened it yesterday. The connector is also white compared to Diddy Kong Racing’s orange one, but that might just have to do with the game in question. Not to mention that the SM64 cartridge is in perfect condition compared to DKR.
The square "i" IMHO is the least accurate of the quick tests. I have a Repro of Diddy Kong Racing that has the square i. The double digit stamp in the label and the number on the underside of the cartridge are arguably the 2 best quick tests for a given game. The fake ones don't have numbers on either of them.
I was gonna buy a Nintendo 64 and I came a cross your video and man you just saved me
In my case they are getting so good at repro mine has square ⬛ dots over the I but no numbers on the back of the game. And no hole 🕳️ in the center
The (R) is also much larger on the fugazi ones.
You can literally just tell with Super Smash bros. The blue swirl is the immediate give away. It will be super dark where as the OG is lighter. Most games that are fake have very fleshed out colors that the OG games just didn't have. The 'i' trick is pretty neat though. I did not no that. Another cool fun fact.
not what i was hoping for… i checked my diddy kong racing game and as far as i’m concerned, the dot is square but maybe someone can help me? i don’t know why but it won’t let me save the game. i have a controller pak or whatever it’s called and it still doesn’t save. i figured i had a fake copy or something but…
This is funny because I just bought Super Smash from Dk oldies and was sent a remake fake, or it could be that they just replaced the old cartridge
Hi, I just found your channel and online store. I see that you have many Super Mario Bro games for N64. My question is, are they authentic, refurbished, or a fake copy? I can see from the Videos you have many of them. I don't mean to harm your business with this question. I am actually looking for a 100% original authentic Mario game if possible with the box and instructions. It brings back sooo many memories.
If they aren't the original from Nintendo, does that change any game play?
Is there any gameplay differences between an orginal and repro?
yea. the bad ones straight up crash and parts of the games are wrong , the good ones might just have a slight graphical or sound difference. depends on the circuit boards
A solid repro will function just like the original in terms of gameplay. Build quality and durability are a different story though.
You got the pirated copy of the game
I knew my Mario 64 wasn't real, I just didn't want to make the same mistake again, thank you because this one is blurry and hurts the eyes to play it, I appreciate your sharing this. Wouldn't know where we could get real Mario 64 game would you?
Couldn't the counter fitters just start making cartridges with square dots? Is there a more sure fire way of telling? Cause I feel like it is a simple fix for counter fitters to just change a quick shape
RIP the 5 physical copies I bought off eBay recently are all fake 😭
- Snowboard Kids
- Snowboard Kids 2
- Paper Mario
- Diddy Kong Racing
- Mario Golf
Ebay and Amazon are flooded with them. You can get them a bit cheaper than DK Oldies but I have yet to get a fake from DK Oldies.
The screws on the back are different on the fake.
This helps identify fakes but I suspect there are still some fakes that could have the square dot in the “i”?
Other then value is there a difference? Like performance or graphics?
Oh my goodness! I have to check around 100 cartridges of my collection... Most of them I bought from their last owners, not internet. I think I'm safe...
I instantly knew before I clicked this video cause of the ESRB rating
Your video short brought me here.
Actually some PAL copies can have a circle dot my friend told me because he lived there and has one of his old games
Is there a way to tell from the front? Most sellers online won't take a photo of the back.
not really, thats why they never take a photo of the back
Fake cartridges now have a square dot on the i.
The question is. Will a gameshark still work with the fake cartridges? lol
I use their weight fake ones are lighter but this trick I never knew
Great to know. May have to check may collection.
if you go for physical carts why would you collect n64 without knowing how to spot a fake
If the reproduction works just as well as the the original what's the difference?????
Dang! My oot was fake!
If you’re just buying it to play the game, does it really matter
I just got SSB64 a for the first time and it doesn’t even save data. That means it’s a fake, isn’t it? Fake copies don’t save data?