Metal slug, original AES or conversion?

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

Can someone tell me if this metal slug is a real aes version or a conversion? And why?
Thank you

evil wasabi · Apr 13, 2004

Look like a conversion because of the soldering.

neo-geo 2 · Apr 13, 2004

Its a conversion, note the non-factory soldering

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

Hum i have opened a super side kicks 2 aes jap cart, the soldering have nearly the same looking... (and i m sure sidekicks 2 is not a conversion ;-): soldered points are a bit darker than other points with no chips.
Then i have the box, the cover (which really looks like a real one) and the manual (i think it s true too)
Now... i don t know... if it s a fake, i think it s good, but maybe someone car give me more proofs it s a fake or a real aes game^^

galfordo · Apr 13, 2004

I can't really see any non-factory soldering - could you guys point out where you think it is (which picture, etc.)?

Big Shady · Apr 13, 2004

galfordo said:
I can't really see any non-factory soldering - could you guys point out where you think it is (which picture, etc.)?

The darker solder points, look like they were done by hand. The brighter solder points, nice round dollups, are factory done.

galfordo · Apr 13, 2004

Big Shady said:
The darker solder points, look like they were done by hand. The brighter solder points, nice round dollups, are factory done.

Ok - I think I see what you guys mean.

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

And with these pics?
Dark points become bright and bright become dark, it depends on the angle i take the pics...

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

On the first pics, bright points are not soldered to anything... only dark points are soldered to a wire...

leGionellz · Apr 13, 2004

I'd be sure to say that's a conversion.

But I guess you didn't pay $1300 for it, right ?

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

why would you say it s a conversion?

Liquid Snake · Apr 13, 2004

leGionellz said:
I'd be sure to say that's a conversion.

But I guess you didn't pay $1300 for it, right ?

1) He might spend $1300 for conversion

or

2) He tries to sell conversion as legit

:glee:

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

I payed. But seller give my money back if i m not satisfied.
That s why i want to be sure it is or it is not a conversion :spock:

supergoose · Apr 13, 2004

Liquid Snake said:
1) He might spend $1300 for conversion

or

2) He tries to sell conversion as legit

or

3) He is using a fake account

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

And here s a pic of the game:

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

supergoose79 said:
or

3) He is using a fake account

4/ I have bought it and i want to know if it s a fake and then ask my money back or if it s a real one and keep it...
I need some help :spock:

leGionellz · Apr 13, 2004

Wow, NGF France prints nice manuals and inserts these days :oh_no:

supergoose · Apr 13, 2004

leGionellz said:
Wow, NGF France prints nice manuals and inserts these days

http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=18;t=010384

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

Thank you for this link... but now, i still do not know what to think about my game :crying:

sonofx51 · Apr 13, 2004

did you compare the insert and manual quality with that of your other AES games, it should be quite easy to tell the difference with the inserts.

Big Shady · Apr 13, 2004

At second look, it might legit. I mis-stated about those solder points. Anyone else have an opinion after more pics?

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

Sure, i have done it.
It is the same quality. But maybe it s a conversion with a real manual and real cover( ok that s not really probable)
But when i check with this page, given by supergoose79, ( http://membres.lycos.fr/fckt/link.html ), i found these mistakes... i read the topic, and some guys says it s a fake, some guys say it s possible to see these lacks... there s a green and a white rom too, like for chucky's slug... at the beginning they say it s a convert, and then they say it s possible...
So i m a bit :loco:

Real slug, fake slug... No answer for the moment

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

Big Shady said:
At second look, it might legit. I mis-stated about those solder points. Anyone else have an opinion after more pics?

If you want more pic just ask me what you need to help me (except sending you the game to see it by your own eyes

)

pixa · Apr 13, 2004

I go to bed... maybe night will bring me some good advices :rolleyes:

But if anyone have an idea about my problem, just tell me... i m waiting for all your opinions ^^

Wolf · Apr 13, 2004

It's not uncommon for Slug 1 to have different color boards.

I can't comment on the soldering though

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