Author Topic: Bootleg GBA Games? (Read 13508 times)

UncleBob · « **on:** May 08, 2008, 08:39:05 PM »

So, I bought some GBA games... turns out they were bootleg. I've contacted the website selling them and asked for a refund, but I fully expect to not receive the refund.

Likewise, I used PayPal to pay for the transaction (it was not an eBay purchase). Should I attempt to dispute the transaction through PayPal or should I just call the card I used (Discover) and see about doing a chargeback? Anyone have any dealings with this?

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:15:37 PM »

Yes, I just recently had a similar situation. I just alerted paypal and had them give me a refund. Mine was an eBay transaction, coincidentally, the guy is no longer a member.

UncleBob · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:24:12 PM »

I'm looking at the PayPal dispute page (I sent an e-mail to the site that sent the fake games and filed a mail fraud complaint) and I see the following:

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If you live , you can file a general complaint if you are unsatisfied with the level of service you received from PayPal. Your complaint will be routed to a PayPal Customer Service representative who will respond to your complaint.

So... Zombies and Jesus can't file complaints with PayPal - That seems so unfair.

Crimm · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:38:16 PM »

I think you should get your refund and then enjoy wonderful bootlegs.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:48:31 PM »

Take it from a person who has watched Nintendo manufacture their games and actually worked for their Anti-Piracy Department, get your money back.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:50:05 PM »

Maybe you should contact Nintendo so they can shut those pirates down. I'm sure they'd be happy for your tip. and who knows? Maybe they'd reward you with cool stuff.

vudu · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:51:21 PM »

Just what Bob needs ... more cool Nintendo stuff.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2008, 10:09:07 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on May 08, 2008, 09:50:05 PM

Maybe you should contact Nintendo so they can shut those pirates down. I'm sure they'd be happy for your tip. and who knows? Maybe they'd reward you with cool stuff.

Take it from somebody who has worked for the FBI for over 7 years, Nintendo loves tips. The used to call us all the time.

UncleBob · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2008, 11:57:52 PM »

animecyberrat · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2008, 06:46:30 PM »

I reported an ebay auction once for selling SNES roms to play on PSP. Nintendo gave me a $10 Gift card for my tip. I also got a similar gift card from Ubisoft when I reported torrent spy to them, three months latter torrent spy is GONE. Take that internet revenge.

Point of this post, don't expect much, the gift cards I got from both were ONLY good towards a purchase of $50 or more from THEIR online stores.

UncleBob · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2008, 07:00:29 PM »

I would *love* a $10 Gift Card to Nintendo's online store... lord knows I spend enough there.

Seriously I've contacted Nintendo numerous times about such things. And, except for the one time I called in about a mall Kiosk selling "Power Players", I've never even gotten a "thank you" (and I assume I got the "thank you" on the Power Player thing because I was actually speaking with someone on the phone and anything else would have seemed rude

).

With that said, I have reported this to Nintendo and will continue to do so as such things are called to my attention. I don't expect free gifts or anything from them (although a "Thank you" would really, really be nice once in a while)...

animecyberrat · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2008, 07:10:19 PM »

I was lucky to get the gift card, but I had a business relation with a Nintendo rep who was the guy I contacted about the matter and he saw to it I got something.

But Ubisoft they just sent me a gift card and a thank you.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2008, 10:44:35 PM »

Well, you are doing the right thing, and even if they don't reward you with gift cards or T-shirts or anything, at least you're building good karma and whatnot.

Seriously though, companies should reward people who report piracy because it helps encourage people to report that stuff, which is obviously in the company's best interests. Giving out a t-shirt here or a coffee mug there as a reward to loyal fans is a small price to pay for shutting down operations which cost them thousands or millions of dollars in lost sales.

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2008, 05:10:00 PM »

Just curious but is that a picture of Mario Kart Circuit on GBA in a DS case? That would suck if you not only got a bootleg of a game but you got the wrong bootleg of a game (I'm assuming you thought you bought Mario Kart DS).

vudu · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2008, 06:31:41 PM »

UncleBob puts all his GBA games in DS cases.

UncleBob · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2008, 08:50:44 PM »

Yeah, what vudu said.

GBA covers for DS cases are sexy.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2008, 02:14:23 PM »

UB I would pay you money to make me one of those for Dr. Mario GBA. Classic NES version.

UncleBob · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2008, 08:11:42 PM »

Rat - you can order the DS cases from Nintendo for $1 each. Then, print the covers yourself (or Kinko's/Staples) for less than a buck.

The covers are free from thecoverproject.net - also, many GameStops will just give you DS cases.

I couldn't mail you one out for as cheap as you can do it yourself.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2008, 11:14:19 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on May 12, 2008, 08:11:42 PM

I couldn't mail you one out for as cheap as you can do it yourself.

But by doing it for him you are also providing a service. Your service might cost more, but it means he doesn't have to do it himself and for a lot of people that may be worth the extra cost. I mean, you can bake your own bread for cheap too, but most people just buy it pre-made, you know?

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2008, 04:40:36 PM »

Maybe I'm just having trouble finding it, but does thecoverproject.net have Virtual Boy covers? I'd love to get my VB games out of their original boxes and into a more durable DS case that can handle the wear and tear.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2008, 11:03:27 PM »

Chozo Ghost got it right on, I'd rather pay YOU to do it for me than waist MY ink doing it myself. Plus I am like not very how do you call it, good with artwork. But if you don't want free money then ok.

UncleBob · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2008, 11:15:01 PM »

I don't even own a printer - I had to have mine done at Staples/Kinko's. Besides, I wouldn't feel right making money off the work of the people who have contributed to thecoverproject.net...

Mr. Jack: http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=1520.0
If you have boxes and the ability to scan them in, that'd be great.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2008, 11:19:06 PM »

I see, that makes sense. It's just as well, I can't seam to find my copy of Dr. Mario GBA anyways.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2008, 04:11:19 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on May 13, 2008, 11:15:01 PM

I don't even own a printer - I had to have mine done at Staples/Kinko's. Besides, I wouldn't feel right making money off the work of the people who have contributed to thecoverproject.net...

If you don't want to profit, then all you have to do is just charge Rat exactly what it costs to do the printing as well as the postage cost to ship it to him. That way you aren't making any money at all, so there's nothing to feel guilty about. Although, I see nothing wrong about you being compensated for your time and effort, but that's up to you I guess.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2008, 04:13:15 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Jack on May 13, 2008, 04:40:36 PM

Maybe I'm just having trouble finding it, but does thecoverproject.net have Virtual Boy covers? I'd love to get my VB games out of their original boxes and into a more durable DS case that can handle the wear and tear.

Would a VB game fit into a DS case? Or would you have to make some modifications to it first? It's been awhile since I've seen a VB game, so I forgot what they look like, but somehow I doubt they're the same dimensions as a GBA or DS game...

EDIT: Come to think of it, it would also be nice to be able to have old original GB and GBC games in a DS case as well.

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Author Topic: Bootleg GBA Games? (Read 13508 times)