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    Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

    I was returning "No More Heroes" and checking out the used DS game section.

    I noticed they had a used copy of "The World Ends With You." I picked up the box and it seemed "off" to me. The cover graphics were kinda fuzzy, not clean and sharp like they should be. The inside booklet was also weird, and contained what appeared to be a preview of the game's controls. It was also printed cheaply. The real kicker was the post-it note on the inside of the box that said "UPC rings up as Mario 64 DS." Holy crap guys, how could you put this out for sale???

    I never thought I'd see bootlegs being sold as legit copies. If you're picking up used DS games, be careful. They aren't limited to ebay and amazon anymore.
    Eat Smello.
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    Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

    The Game Crazy employees were probably not that oblivious when the game was traded in. The clerk that traded in the game could have been meek and too afraid to raise any objections if a shady character brought it. It could have also been a jackass manager that would rather raise the stores margins by taking the trade in (despite knowing it would be returned or defected later), because the consequences for not meeting company expectations are greater than an upset customer when they can plead ignorance for the trade later. It may have just been pure apathy on the minimum wage employee's behalf as well.

    In any case, I am actually not at all surprised to find bootlegs in retail chains. I would just recommend being that annoying customer that asks to inspect the game before making a purchase.
    Last edited by Cosmic Jeff; 03-30-2009, 05:16 PM.

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      Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

      I can understand not noticing it's a bootleg by just looking at it. But seriously, if it rings up with the wrong UPC, that's a huge red flag. Even if that doesn't clue them in that it's a bootleg, it definitely tells them something's very wrong. They ignored all that and placed it on the shelf for some poor jerk to buy.

      Here's a link that talks about the fakes.
      Last edited by Nixon; 03-30-2009, 05:51 PM.
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        Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

        How do you know it's a bootleg? Was it just the box that was suspect? What did the cartridge look like?
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          Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

          Reading Comprehension 101
          • The box looked fake-y.
          • Post-it note inside the game that stated "rings up as Super Mario 64 - DS".
          • No way she could tell what the cart looked like because GameCrazy (as well as other used game stores) do not put the games inside of the cases until the sale is made.
          Last edited by Toaster; 03-30-2009, 06:57 PM.

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            Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

            Originally posted by Toaster 218 View Post
            Reading Comprehension 101
            • The box looked fake-y.
            • Post-it note inside the game that stated "rings up as Super Mario 64 - DS".
            • No way she could tell what the cart looked like because GameCrazy (as well as other used game stores) do not put the games inside of the cases until the sale is made.
            Alot of game stores sell bootleg game cases with real cartridges. Gamestop (at least around here) makes their own boxes. It's nothing new.
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              Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

              they dont photocopy the case insert, and create a new manual though. or say that the game rings up as a different game because the piraters copied and pasted a random game UPC code when they did their insert.



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                Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                Originally posted by Valkysas View Post
                they dont photocopy the case insert, and create a new manual though. or say that the game rings up as a different game because the piraters copied and pasted a random game UPC code when they did their insert.
                You are correct, but I still would need to see the cartridge to be sure. I create cases for my own games that didn't have one when I bought them used.
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                  Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                  or we can just accept that bootleg DS games like this with crappy inserts and manuals are documented to exist, and game crazy was stupid and took one in a trade.



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                    Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                    I bought Spyro from Game Crazy once. Turns out the disc they gave me was a demo. I pretty much firgured it was since it said on the disc "Not for resale" or whatever, but I took it anyway.

                    The manager (maybe second-in-command) was ****** that someone actually bought it for resale.

                    Everyone makes mistakes!



                    Don't copy that floppy!

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                      Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                      Originally posted by Valkysas View Post
                      or we can just accept that bootleg DS games like this with crappy inserts and manuals are documented to exist, and game crazy was stupid and took one in a trade.
                      I'll keep an open mind, either scenario is possible. (Though the bootleg theory is more plausible).

                      In a similar note, at the local flea market, they sell N64 shaped controllers that hook up to your TV and have a bunch of NES ROM's on them for $20. Bastards.
                      Last edited by JLaCroix; 03-30-2009, 10:46 PM.
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                        #12
                        Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                        They sell those overtly in a mall kiosk every Christmas near me.

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                          Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                          you're full of **** nixon! quit trying to trash a fine upstanding joint like game crazy!




                          i've had it up to HEEEREEEEE with your game crazy bashing!!

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                            #14
                            Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                            It's downright crazy.

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                              #15
                              Re: Bootleg DS game(s) at Game Crazy

                              I went back by this store on my way to get food. It turns out the game catridge looks just as bad as the box/manual. Bootleg all the way.
                              Eat Smello.

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