Noobie question that has been asked 1000 times.

CDiablo · Dec 15, 2002

The forum search engine isn't working, so I decided to ask. How do I know that I have a real or bootleg MVS cart? Thanks in advance all.

[ December 15, 2002: Message edited by: CDiablo ]

ttooddddyy · Dec 15, 2002

Mog has a good site on this
<a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=003482" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=003482</a>

But it seems to be down at the moment.
Whats the story Mog ???

ttooddddyy · Dec 15, 2002

After a while you may develop an instinct for it/
eeproms, they are the the chips with windows for uv flash erasure, having said that there are same official carts that use these.
Bottom line is if your not sure, insist that the seller send a piccy then post it here, you will get good advice

MKL · Dec 15, 2002

Originally posted by ttooddddyy:
if your not sure, insist that the seller send a piccy then post it here, you will get good advice<hr></blockquote>

No seller I know of is willing to open up a cart and take pics of the pcb's inside...and inspecting the pcb's is the only way to tell for sure if it's a boot or not...case, spine, etc. may not be reliable...

slerch666 · Dec 15, 2002

Originally posted by MKL:


No seller I know of is willing to open up a cart and take pics of the pcb's inside...and inspecting the pcb's is the only way to tell for sure if it's a boot or not...case, spine, etc. may not be reliable...<hr></blockquote>

Most GOOD sellers will refund your money or send you another if you get a boot. MD Gamesales is cool like that. Only problem is for international buyers, as the shipping can sometimes be as expensive as just buying another cart.

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