If they were only sent the plain text, then it would have been easy to mix them up. I have no idea how something like this might have worked out 20 years ago and what the supposed SG manufacturer might received from Nintendo, in the form of guidelines or something else, in order to make it. That's it. As I said, could be fake. I'll wait for Nintendo's response and update you.
Weird old Game Boy from Singapore
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Nintendo would have just put the "Singapore only" logo on the existing boxart and sent them an image. There would be no reason to send them just text. Where would they get the images to use on the box? Also, they would have been a manufacturing company, not a graphic design company. Why get them to work on your box art when you already pay people to do that for you?
I say the box information isn't a very reliable source of information, unless the OP bought the box unopened.
It might just as well be that someone switched the boxes, or someone bought the box from ebay. Discussing minor typos seems rather pointless to me.
The PCB itself is the most reliable source of information, I think it might in fact be a just a well made clone but since hardware revisions is something really complex and the fact that in the early 90s it was more common to produce regional revisions instead of international I am not choosing sides here.
It might just as well be that someone switched the boxes, or someone bought the box from ebay. Discussing minor typos seems rather pointless to me.
The PCB itself is the most reliable source of information, I think it might in fact be a just a well made clone but since hardware revisions is something really complex and the fact that in the early 90s it was more common to produce regional revisions instead of international I am not choosing sides here.
I made no claims about the actual console. I was only discussing whether or not the box was legitimate.
what language do people from singapore speak predominantly ?
seems strange its for singapore only yet in english.
seems strange its for singapore only yet in english.
English, predominantly. Lots of languages are spoken among smaller communities but the vast majority of people can understand English, so it would be the best option to go with.
You are right, we got off track. But... but... the barcode! Google it, it's legit, why would they use a legit barcode, blah, blah, blah
I should instead take a closer look at the PCB for any possible clues.Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English. Furthermore, the manual is in English and Chinese back to back (every page). I already posted pictures.
You are right, we got off track. But... but... the barcode! Google it, it's legit, why would they use a legit barcode, blah, blah, blah
You can find legit barcodes easily. It just makes the product look more legitimate. Pretty self explanatory really.
Yeah, man, I get it that they could get their hands on EVERY LITTLE DETAIL and copy it. That's not what counterfeiters do, that's not their goal, and no counterfeit product that I have ever seen has been made with so much attention to every possible copyright blurb on the box, on the unit itself (though to a lesser degree) and in the manual, which is chock-full of GAME BOY™s and GAME PAK™s... anyway, I really won't be discussing the packaging anymore. It's pointless for the time being.
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Technically speaking yes, Nintendo, but it was one of the Chinese workers who had to put the toy together so he/she didn't notice the mistake and in the end this was worth $1000+ on eBay. Doubt it'd go for that much nowadays. As for the Game Boy it's established that it is fake but the OP is more interested if there's any backstory.Yup, that's a good point, though Nintendo has done far worse:
And, furthermore, look at how the "j" on the box you referenced looks just like an elongated "i". Could be a mix-up on the supposed Singaporean side, could just be fake.
As I said, the guy who sold me the GB said it was purchased in 1991-1992. It was in an old box that he kept in the back of the store and got it out when I asked for N64 games. He said he couldn't recall ever trying it out. My theory is that it actually was manufactured in 1995 or later. Given how the guy couldn't even remeber ever turning it on, I would not be surprised if he was some years off of the year he imported it. The box says 1993, although, as already mentioned, Donkey Kong Land was from 1995. My friend's box, the one I compared it to, says 1990. Anyway, I thought you were not going to waste anymore time on me.
Some chinese clones are 100% indistinguishable from the original. Most won't put in the time and money needed for that but there are some who actually do care about the quality of their counterfeits.
But in this case it isn't even a perfect clone, certain things about the guts just look unprofessional and not like something Nintendo or any other big manufacturer would do. On the surface it looks legit but the PCB is missing the Nintendo branding and the hot glue and hand soldered bits don't make it seem legitimate.
Did almost exact 1:1 clones like this even exist though? If they did, then surely there would be information about it somewhere on the internet.
@Leach It would be interesting if you could get this console to work. Maybe the contacts just need to be cleaned.
Last edited by The Real Jdbye,
"Thanks for writing. I apologize for the delay in our reply.
I can certainly appreciate your search for answers regarding this Game Boy that you purchased in Singapore. Unfortunately, we do not have any information to share on the matter, nor can we assist you with confirming the legitimacy of this console. I understand that you were hoping for a different answer, and for that I apologize.
You may be able to gain further information about the situation from Nintendo's distribution partner in Singapore, Maxsoft. I've provided contact information for Maxsoft below:
MAXSOFT PTE LTD
190 Middle Road
#17-01 Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979
TEL: +65-6338-8745
FAX: +65-6338-0553
ONLINE:http://www.maxsoftonline.com
Thank you again for contacting us, and I hope that you're ultimately able to find the answers you seek.
Sincerely,
Nintendo of America Inc.
Shane Schaefer"
I can certainly appreciate your search for answers regarding this Game Boy that you purchased in Singapore. Unfortunately, we do not have any information to share on the matter, nor can we assist you with confirming the legitimacy of this console. I understand that you were hoping for a different answer, and for that I apologize.
You may be able to gain further information about the situation from Nintendo's distribution partner in Singapore, Maxsoft. I've provided contact information for Maxsoft below:
MAXSOFT PTE LTD
190 Middle Road
#17-01 Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979
TEL: +65-6338-8745
FAX: +65-6338-0553
ONLINE:http://www.maxsoftonline.com
Thank you again for contacting us, and I hope that you're ultimately able to find the answers you seek.
Sincerely,
Nintendo of America Inc.
Shane Schaefer"
I can't see the picture because I'm at school, but are we sure it's not an iQue brand? Or is it an OG GameBoy that actually is a Chinese knockoff? (iQue didn't start producing until the GameBoy advance, I believe)
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