Is my Pokemon game fake DS?

If you see Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum in other than the dark-grey color casing, the game is probably fake. Similarly, Heartgold, Soulsilver, Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 can’t be in a white color casing (they are always in a black colored one).

How do you tell if you have a fake Nintendo DS game?

First, with any Nintendo DS cartridge you’ll notice a seam down the middle of the side. If you tug on this with a fingernail, the cartridge should not separate at all. If it does, you’ve got a bootleg. Second, look at the back of the cartridge.

Can Fake pokemon DS games trade?

From what I understood fake games can’t transfer pokemon like this. The cartridge is recognized by both my 3DS and DSi too.

Is my pokemon Heart Gold fake?

The color of the cartridge shell on an authentic Pokémon “HeartGold Version” should be black, as the counterfeit I’m describing is grey. You can sell the pokemon soulsilver version is a genuine copy. The label on the front of the Pokémon game appears to have all the similar markings as a genuine Nintendo ds game.

Is buying reproduction games illegal?

Reproduction cartridges are, in many cases, illegal. They constitute a copyright violation because they contain an unauthorized copy or derivative work and often can constitute trademark infringement.

Are n64 Repros illegal?

Completely illegal. Not even a smidge of grey area on the subject. If you want to talk about the morality of it, things get more murky. It is copyright, and not patent law, which we’re concerned with here.

Is my Pokemon Heart Gold fake?

Are there any fake games for the Nintendo DS?

Fake Game Boy and Nintendo DS games do exist, however, fake Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch games currently do not exist. The Nintendo DS made its debut in 2004 with sales of over 100 million units, and during the time since its release, gamers have worked tirelessly to expose fake games and inform each other.

Is there a Pokemon game on the Nintendo DS?

Strangely this doesn’t seem to be the case. The label on the front of the Pokémon game appears to have all the similar markings as a genuine Nintendo ds game. However, I would conclude there are fake Pokémon games with front label and font issues.

How to tell if a Pokemon game is a fake?

Fake Pokémon games: The cartridge itself. 1 1. The circuit board and pins. Source: Nadine Dornieden / iMoreSuper Mario 64 DS (real), Pokémon Platinum (fake) Have a look at the game’s circuit 2 2. The cartridge’s top indent. 3 3. The color of the cart.

How can you tell if a Pokemon DS game is legit?

These darker “black” cartridges should appear reddish and slightly transparent throughout if you hold them up to the light. This is because the newer Pokemon DS games have infrared, and these darker game cards allow for that.