What We Found in the Vault
How to Identify Fake GameCube Game Artwork and Case Inserts
Find out how to spot fake GameCube case artwork using real examples. We’ll cover paper quality, spine alignment,...
How to Spot a Fake Nintendo Switch Cartridge: Real vs Counterfeit
I bought a box of Switch games and got a JoJo Siwa cartridge in a Zelda case. Here's how to spot it before it happens...
How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Crystal Cartridge: Real vs Counterfeit
Are you thinking about buying a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, or do you want to check if yours is real? Pokémon Crystal...
How to Spot Counterfeit GBA Games: Pokémon Emerald Real vs Fake
This topic is certainly a popular one in the used gaming market, as fake GBA games have been around for decades. Read...
How to Spot Fake Games: Counterfeits, Reproductions, and Homebrew
The retro video game market is growing, and more random Joe’s are trying to cash in on these sales. Let’s talk about...
How to Spot Fake N64 Games: Authentic vs. Counterfeit Cartridges
This is another article written based on real-world experience getting in fake games. This example shows close...
How to Spot Fake Nintendo DS Games: Real vs. Counterfeit
Don't get scammed on eBay. Use our hands-on checklist for serial codes, shell colors, and fonts. This article helps...
How to Spot Fake SNES Games: Authentic vs. Bootleg Cartridges
We got in a box of uber rare SNES games -- Chrono Trigger, EarthBound, Zelda. Something felt off right away. A few...
Pokémon Yellow Real vs. Fake: How to Spot a Counterfeit
Learn to spot fake Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges. This article compares a real and counterfeit carts and offers...