::Fake DS Games That'll Hurt Your Collection::

 As you guys can see I'm not on a high level so I can't really post pictures or messages with long text (for some reason). Anyway just like the title says. I wanted to post some examples of fake DS games being sold on eBay and other online auctions sites. So if anyone with a higher level can post this for me. I would appreciate it and would benefit us all to keep us aware. Here's the link:

http://h1.ripway.com/myspacelog3/DSFakes.wps

 Alright here's the new link. I saved it under .wps format.

www.killerinstinctonline.net/upload/files/DSFakes.wps

yeh lol

 I downloaded it, and this pop-up keeps coming up telling me to get microsoft works.

most people dont want to download things that a stranger gives them, me included. why not try photobucket?Eragont

 I can't blame you for thinking that way. But I can assure you It's nothing bad from what you're thinking. I wouldn't do such thing nor do I even know how. Thing is I'm only trying to help out those that like buying games off eBay. Piracy is starting to become a big factor and a lot of counterfeit DS games are being shipped to buyers that aren't aware that they are getting some cheap fake. 

yeh lol

I downloaded it, and this pop-up keeps coming up telling me to get microsoft works.

adema124

That's because the file is under .wps. You need Microsoft Works to use it. If you want though I can give it to you under .txt.

Edit: Different format...www.killerinstinctonline.net/upload/files/DSFakes.txt

For those of you who can't access it here it is:

Just recently there has been a new bash of fake DS games being sold on online stores and auction sites. So for those that like to buy or are planning on buying a DS game off eBay. Here are some things you should watchout for.

Multiple Games In One:

Yes, there are games that contain more then just one game in a single cartridge. Here is an example of what they look like.

Rounded Corners:

Some of these games don't have the bottom left corner of the sticker cut off as well as the originals. It's one of those hard to catch features.

Missing Serial Numbers:

Unlike the originals. Pirates are missing a serial number provided on the back of the cartridge. As seen on the picture.

Light Material:

This one may not be as obvious as the rest when seen on a picture. But the boxes carrying these games are loghter then average and darker.

Mal Placed Stickers:

These can be confusing as you may think that the condition of the game is just based on how well it was being taken care of by the owner. But infact that is just how the games are being sold. With crooked stickers attached to the counterfeits. Also Nintendo's manufacturing partners do not use Epson inkjet printers set on "medium" quality to produce DS labels, and they don't apply them by hand.

Non Metallic Pins:

On the left is a dirty horrible counterfeit videogame, and on the right is a red-blooded apple pie lovin' American Nintendo DS game. Most noticeable is that the metallic pins on the fake are black. This is because counterfeiters use black magic, and have black hearts. Also take note that the Nintendo copyright text, though reproduced exactly, is perfectly centered vertically. In a true Nintendo DS game, the text is slightly above center.

Did you actually buy these games or did you just compile pictures you found on the internet?TankZorz

 The pictures I provided were a few I found on the internet. Unfortunately I was a victim and fell for the 5 in 1 game off eBay. I noticed that the battery died after a few days (which is another symptom of countefeit) and couldn't find the game being listed on any gaming site. So that's when I found out about this. Watchout for those sellers that have item located in Thailand, Sweden, Hong Kong or UK. 

[QUOTE="TankZorz"]Did you actually buy these games or did you just compile pictures you found on the internet?Pantera_420

 The pictures I provided were a few I found on the internet. Unfortunately I was a victim and fell for the 5 in 1 game off eBay. I noticed that the battery died after a few days (which is another symptom of countefeit) and couldn't find the game being listed on any gaming site. So that's when I found out about this. Watchout for those sellers that have item located in Thailand, Sweden, Hong Kong or UK. 

Not to mention china as well

Thanks for the photos, those are very helpful.

I received a counterfeit Fire Emblem GBA game via ebay and it really pissed me off, mainly because it cost me almost $20 w/ s&h, and I don't know when the battery is going to die. I now know how to spot bad GBA game auctions, but I wasn't sure what to look for in counterfeit DS games, so I appreciate the time you spent putting that together!