Earthbound Real vs Repro comparison overview

Fake/repro games. They're dangerous. They're sneaky.

But also sometimes they are a necessary evil when someone wants to play a game on original hardware, but can't afford to spend the kind of money a lot of these older titles are going for. The important thing is to be able to identify and verify something that you're buying to make sure it's legit. And it's not always easy.

In this video I'll show you a side by side comparison between a real and a repro Earthbound, and a few things to look for when you're conducting your own investigations.

The folks at r/gameverifying do fantastic work, be sure to check out that sub to see a fantastic resource on game verification.

If you ever have any doubts about a game, or if you find a deal that is "too good to be true", it might very well be. Do your homework, ask questions, and never be afraid to walk away!

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