Tips to Detect Counterfeit Products

  1. Consumers should be cautious when purchasing Nintendo products via online auctions, trade boards or through online retailers.
  2. Carefully consider whether to purchase from Asian websites offering large quantities of Nintendo products at low prices.
  3. If the product is offered well below normal retail pricing, it could be a counterfeit product.
  4. Look closely at the ink found on game discs, cartridges and packaging. Is there blurred printing on the game label? Is the color faded, discolored or does the ink appear to be low quality?
  5. Look closely at the Nintendo Seal of Quality trademark placed on the packaging and/or the game disc or cartridge. Is it missing or does the ink appear to be of poor quality?
  6. Counterfeiters may ship the game disc or cartridge separate from the packaging or instruction manuals. If you purchase your product online, please note that Nintendo’s games come fully assembled, within its packaging and contains all relevant instruction materials.
  7. Use caution when purchasing used games. Make sure the product is not counterfeit, using the same tips outlined above.