Possible bootleg. Opinions if you please.

[Gummy Bear]

Greetings all.


Here are some pictures of the suspect cart.
Note that the two PCB's are a different colour and the dates on them are different.

Is it a boot though? That's the question, isn't it. :spock:

Any help would be appreciated, fellas.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/gummybear_gb/Neo%20Geo/Dscn0465.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/gummybear_gb/Neo%20Geo/Dscn0466.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/gummybear_gb/Neo%20Geo/Dscn0467.jpg

[DanAdamKOF]

Not a boot, mine looks just like that and it's legit.

[Gummy Bear]

Really?

It strikes me as odd that the boards are different though, wouldn't you agree?
I've never seen that before, personally.

Still, if you say it's legitimate then I shall rejoice in that knowledge. :glee:

Thanks for your time DanAdamKOF.

[galfordo]

Looks legit to me. Different boards in the same cart aren't really all that uncommon. I wouldn't sweat it.

If I remember correctly, I think I got different boards from a brand new MVS kit from a very reputable dealer.

[Gummy Bear]

Looks legit to me. Different boards in the same cart aren't really all that uncommon. I wouldn't sweat it.

If I remember correctly, I think I got different boards from a brand new MVS kit from a very reputable dealer.


Ahh. Comforting words.

I thought it was strange, but clearly I worry needlessly.

Many thanks.

[metallizer]

Its legit.

SNK used a different manufacturer for the PROG board, that's why it has a darker color.

[Amano Jacu]

Legit, no doubt about that.

[T_Smallz]

Legit. Case closed... :mr_t:

[ttooddddyy]

You may see the same cart with all sharp or all toshiba mask roms, towards the end of a production run they may end up with a combination.
Definately legit

[Gummy Bear]

Thanks for all your help guys.


If one does end up with a bootleg cart, are there any risks associated with their use?

Can they possibly damage your board?

[galfordo]

Thanks for all your help guys.


If one does end up with a bootleg cart, are there any risks associated with their use?

Can they possibly damage your board?

The only thing I think that is likely to get damaged is your reputation, probably from selling it unwittingly as a legit cart.

You may get some sound and/or graphical glitches with boots, but I've never heard of one causing damage before.

[Gummy Bear]

The only thing I think that is likely to get damaged is your reputation, probably from selling it unwittingly as a legit cart.

You may get some sound and/or graphical glitches with boots, but I've never heard of one causing damage before.

I appear to be safe then.

I only buy my games to play, not to sell.
I'd top myself if my 6F got fried by a bent cart y'see. I'm a little paranoid. :eek_2:

Thanks for the info, mate.

[Gummy Bear]

Many thanks for all your help, guys. Much appreciated. :glee:


*Moderators, feel free to close this thread if you wish. I have my answers.*

[MaximaBrazil]

Hi, I am from Brazil and i have an identical one to this KOF 98 !!! The label is indentical too and the cartridge is the same blue color !!!
In this version has a voice speaking low in the opening. It was censured later !!!

Marcelo Caetano
MaximaBrazil

[SpamYouToDeath]

What's with the year-and-a-half bump and thoroughly useless post?

[El Capitan]

What's with the year-and-a-half bump and thoroughly useless post?

Even better than that - he joined, and this is his first post... genius!

[Gummy Bear]

Yeah !!! Bit of a strange one, that !!!

Not quite sure what's going on !!!