Authentic SNES Super Nintendo Classic Edition vs a Fake one Comparison

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  • Authentic SNES Super Nintendo Classic Edition vs a Fake one
    Comparison, unboxing, playing
    Showing difference in all the parts and the way they work
    #nintendo #snes #snesclassic #snesmini #snesgames #nintendo
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  • @thebasketballhistorian3291
    @thebasketballhistorian3291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I grew up on the SNES. Recognized the controllers were fake INSTANTLY.
    SNES Classic recreated the look of the controllers 100% exactly.

    • @MikeRotch-ur7sx
      @MikeRotch-ur7sx หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not 100%, older controllers were made with better plastics and overall quality.

  • @autoneurotic
    @autoneurotic ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I had had a real SNES Classic for a few years that I used sparingly and gave to a niece; I tried to buy another for my son's birthday and ended up with one of these knock offs. All the glitches and bizarre menu with the instruction booklets, all of it matches what you show here. The long load time to just to boot up, distorted audio, even the serial number on the box is a CU. I also noticed my knock off also got hot after it was plugged in for a while. Luckily I just came into this unit a few days ago and can still return it. But buyer beware - there are apparently a ton of these floating around out there.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I m glad to help. I wish I made this video a couple of years earlier. I also have a similar video for NES

  • @justacrazygirl7331
    @justacrazygirl7331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    1 dislike from some who sells fakes lol

  • @Boochie_Bacon
    @Boochie_Bacon ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Huge help to me. Recently bought a fake and noticed it seemed “off” before I even plugged it in and immediately went online to check if it was fake. Luckily was able to get a refund and used this info to get a legitimate one on eBay!
    Very thorough and helpful - thanks a ton!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I m really glad to help !!!

  • @LMan86
    @LMan86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow, I just came across this video. I bought my SNES Classic brand new from GameStop when it released like 6 years ago. But i’m glad to see folks like you exposing the fakers

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You. You got it at good time when they were available new everywhere

  • @rolandbaron5813
    @rolandbaron5813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Hmm this is crazy! Folks really gotta be careful out there on the resale market.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      you are right. I would say at least half of these on ebay, amazon and walmart are fakes. That's without even mentioning those that are cheaper fakes that looks further away from the original.

    • @rolandbaron5813
      @rolandbaron5813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alegreviews it's mind-blowing. I know about the off-brand fakes i didn't think china would make them this good lol. They probably have new batches now smh

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rolandbaron5813
      I've seen this kind of fakes since 2018. Some of them work better than the one on the video. But I overall I would always suggest getting an original to get the best experience without annoying freezes and glitches

    • @rolandbaron5813
      @rolandbaron5813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alegreviews 2018 😮 damn. Most-likely updated them by now. This is not good! Scammers are selling them as real. Sucks for folks that got scammed.

    • @thematrix2661
      @thematrix2661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Imagine if they could get them to work exactly like the original people would not matter

  • @aquelgamermexicano
    @aquelgamermexicano ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn, seriously thank you for both making this video since it's very rare when people talk about these ones, and especially for mentioning the lack of modding capabilities.
    It's no secret that people love these consoles for those capabilities, and for that to not be available, even if they're like 75% cheaper, huge turn off

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Scammers buy these for like $20 from China and sell for 100-150. And that price you can easily find original that was slightly used

  • @Alex-wh9pz
    @Alex-wh9pz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The ways to know when it is original are as follows, first the original comes with a Nintendo power adapter and it also comes with a code on a piece of paper that should be identical to the numbers on the back of the console. Also, the original has a white label on the USB cable that is sometimes written in Japanese, English, and Spanish.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      all this mentioned in the video. Overall a good summary. I would add grayish connectors on controllers and distinct black stripes on the box ( fakes boxes are worse print quality ).

    • @Alex-wh9pz
      @Alex-wh9pz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alegreviews You are absolutely right friend . ✨✨✨

  • @thrillofthechase3313
    @thrillofthechase3313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Super Metroid on the poster is spelled 'Metrojd' on the fakes with a 'J' instead of an 'I'.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's a good one. I am sure I missed more of such misspellings.

    • @davidarencibia4582
      @davidarencibia4582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not on all of them. I have a fake that is spelled correctly.

  • @OriginalGrasshopper
    @OriginalGrasshopper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very helpful info! 👍 Thanks so much for making this video. Now I know the little details to look for when shopping for the SNES Classic.

  • @atakdragonfly1675
    @atakdragonfly1675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this!!!
    I watched this video first, before I ordered one. So I knew what I'd be looking for. I even messaged them and said please do not send me a fake unit. But... Sure enough, I received a fake, and immediately requested a refund. After a lot of protesting from them, I finally got my refund, so I could get a real one. I have to say, EVERYTHING sanity the one I received seemed so SO CHEAP, it was unbelievable. The power switch didn't even feel like a proper switch, it felt like switching paper inside or something! But I'm glad I watched your video first!!
    Now they are begging me to leave them a good review and positive feedback...!

    • @thewyatt1001
      @thewyatt1001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where you get the fake?

  • @elmcityslim
    @elmcityslim 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I didn't hear him say it but maybe I missed it. Another way to spot a fake is with the box art for Starfox 2. I the authentic, it has some of the characters on it. For the fake, it's just an image of a planet.

    • @lasergame98
      @lasergame98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don't trust scammers that uses the Google pictures of the real snes classic edition and sells the fake snes console.

  • @xanato6829
    @xanato6829 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was able to buy a legitimate SNES Classic on eBay a few weeks back because of your video. Thank you for putting this on TH-cam!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad I helped. Chinese sellers of cheap fakes are all over ebay and amazon. It’s getting harder and harder to get an original one

    • @edgarallanpoestheblackcat6613
      @edgarallanpoestheblackcat6613 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet it wasn’t cheap

  • @ElTinhoso
    @ElTinhoso 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've learned so much with this video... thank you so much!

  • @nicksullivan1354
    @nicksullivan1354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thanks for this man, I wrote down a list of different points in this video, and it really helped me find out the classic I got today was legit.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am happy to be helpful)))). Enjoy the console

    • @Coldiplier50
      @Coldiplier50 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet nice man. I’m actually finding one myself. Where did you get the SNES Classic? Amazon, Walmart.com, etc?

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Coldiplier50 in 2017-2018-early 2019 these were sold by Target, Walmart, Gamestop, BestBuy and Amazon - these were the official dealers, they all sold out around early 2019, so now you can only buy from resellers on eBay, Amazon and Walmart (Walmart allows other sellers to sell on its platform like Amazon). Many people on these 3 platforms sell fakes - so be careful.

    • @zZiL341yRj736
      @zZiL341yRj736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or is it?

    • @ultimatespidybawlz2198
      @ultimatespidybawlz2198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ended up getting a fake but seller is letting me return and get refunded so next time I buy one I’m asking a lot of questions and for picture of gameplay and serial numbers

  • @rodddossantos1437
    @rodddossantos1437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I immediately went and checked my my box and serial no. and print and everything! I’m all good!
    Very useful! Thanks for the video! 👍

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad to help you

  • @renq1984
    @renq1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you!!! I was about to purchase a fake one for 80 bucks!!!. Thanks to you i will not be scammed!!!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am glad I helped !

  • @Layzee888
    @Layzee888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! Thanks for sharing this video. Just found out my snes mini is FAKE! Damn offerup lol. It all makes sense now since Mega Man X has a glitch, and I tried modding my console and it doesn't work!!

  • @mattcadence
    @mattcadence ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. I m happy to help

  • @YrsRaider
    @YrsRaider ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "And I'm gonna be a princess" 😅 Cannot blame you, dude

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Ye, I remember that random moment

  • @boredstudent
    @boredstudent 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gladly I bought mine around the time the final shipments came around. I called my local GameStop to ask if they had any available and they did.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yep, good that You got it for $80.
      now ebay is flooded with garbage fakes for $100

  • @GeorgeNadaYT
    @GeorgeNadaYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sadly I wish I had seen this video sooner. I bought a fake one. But I'm stuck with it because I'm not going to be dishonest and sell it as authentic.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      return it to your seller if you still can. I hope you at least bought it cheap. I saw sellers on ebay sell fakes for around 120-150, and they cost like 40-50 in China with delivery to US address. On Amazon and Walmart people sell a lot of fakes too.

    • @GeorgeNadaYT
      @GeorgeNadaYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@alegreviews I was suckered for $119. EBay should crack down and not allow them to be sold. After watching your video I went on eBay and the majority are fake. I saw one guy's post claiming his is authentic supposedly sitting on his shelf for years he claims. What a lying weasel.

    • @GeorgeNadaYT
      @GeorgeNadaYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alegreviews I'd return it but I've had it for over a year. It's too late to return it even though I haven't opened it.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GeorgeNadaYT It won't be collectible, but see how bad it is, some you can play and saving works you may enjoy it or gift to someone.
      eBay can't figure what's authentic and what is fake. Eventually those who sell bad quality fakes get listing removed or even accounts suspended

    • @spirit_green
      @spirit_green 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If I were you I'd destroy it. That abomination doesn't deserve to exist.

  • @LoneTaurus82
    @LoneTaurus82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I feel better about the SNES classic I scored from someone off Ebay a few years ago for like $40. Now I know its def authentic!!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes, there was time when you could buy it below retail price. Sounds crazy but now it is good if you get a used one below 150$

    • @LoneTaurus82
      @LoneTaurus82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alegreviews Yeah that is pretty wild. Considering I got mine at the beginning of 2019 that is quite a jump in value for it!

    • @handheldnintendofan
      @handheldnintendofan ปีที่แล้ว

      I just got a used one for 100$
      It's real I checked everything not a fake the seller did add a few extra games including Chrono trigger which is cool
      I didn't get the box but who cares and they kept the Nintendo HDMI and gave me a generic one but for 100$ who cares about that

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      I personally bought a 15 FT HDMI cable on Amazon for the console and don’t even use original ones

  • @playingcrazy.
    @playingcrazy. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video !!

  • @peekaboooooooo
    @peekaboooooooo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. I bought a fake snes and nes mini before watching this video. But luckily i was still within the return 3 days from Mercari and they accepted my returns. I used what I learned from both your videos and it helped my case.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I m happy to help)

  • @mortiss6
    @mortiss6 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If the demanded was so high, why Nintendo dont built more console, now all sellers sales fake one.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They should have made a rerun on these in 2020.
      In 2017-2018 these could found for $60 on ebay open box/played 1-2 times. Gamestop/Target/BestBuy stores could have dozens in stock.
      I was at bestbuy once, they had like 130 ps1 mini at $40, manager asked me how many I wanted - I bought like 50 pieces of those. Same with Sega mini. Now everything is over $100

  • @jaygotstackz954
    @jaygotstackz954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, well at least I know I got the fake one for Christmas

  • @jaym.1307
    @jaym.1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video, one comment/suggestion though---you really move around the objects alot and kind of "man handle" them. Helped alot though when it came to purchasing a real unit on fb marketplace! Thanks!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the suggestion. I noticed that too when I was watching the video. That's something you do not always notice when you do it, but later on after the video is already done. I will try to pay more attention to that. Thank You. And I am glad that I helped you.

  • @TPace75
    @TPace75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought one on eBay. I hadn’t opened it yet and was looking through TH-cam. I watched your video and got home and opened mine. It was a counterfeit. I’m returning it now.

  • @gamerboytv9249
    @gamerboytv9249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ótimo vídeo! tenho 2 Snes Mini aqui e fui até conferir eles quando assisti seu vídeo.

  • @Creepingdeathx81
    @Creepingdeathx81 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this. Because of your video it made me question the authenticity of the one I bought and I sent it back and got a full refund and looked for the real ones on eBay and found one. Had it not been for your video I’d have had a fake one

  • @Bellosom
    @Bellosom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video! It really helped me distinguish the original from fakes since I've seen so many fakes sold online. This helped me find a real one on eBay. Much appreciated!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, these are getting more and more rare. Most of these on amazon/ebay are fakes. I m glad I was able to help.

    • @Bellosom
      @Bellosom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alegreviews Although I had to pay almost $200 for a real one, I would much rather not use a fake!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Bellosom it is what it is. I was really glad to help. I also have a video about NES Classic like this

  • @turboimport95
    @turboimport95 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember when Wal-Mart sold these and it came with link to the past..

  • @ujoel2
    @ujoel2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's is a very good clone. The best I've seen so far.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've seen better that save faster and do not lag and freeze.

  • @glowerpower
    @glowerpower 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. I was trying to figure out if my friend's unit was fake, but your video showed me it's real.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good for him. It is getting harder and harder to get a real one

  • @XBC3-4GOTY
    @XBC3-4GOTY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I Subscribe btw and thanks for this detailed video

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you for the support

  • @JoeWild1984
    @JoeWild1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got one from e bay.. didn't know there were fake ones! Looking for ways to open the controller hatch I found this video. .promptly started my return. There's a special place in hell for scammers!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      now with this video You can find an authentic one, just make sure that the seller use their own real pictures.

    • @atakdragonfly1675
      @atakdragonfly1675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I just got faked!!

  • @Blader777
    @Blader777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    amazing video probably the best

  • @puertoriconnect4611
    @puertoriconnect4611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn it. I didn’t know they had legit looking fakes. 😔

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Some are completely different. Some are like this or even a bit closer loking

  • @StiffAftermath
    @StiffAftermath ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievable that Nintendo doesn’t crack down on this!

  • @spirit_green
    @spirit_green 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ended up getting a fake one on Amazon passed off as real. I didn't even realize fakes one existed. I contacted Amazon. Returning the system and getting a full refund. I am so disappointed in myself for not realizing it. Stupid 3rd party sellers/scalpers.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would suggest buying on eBay, just buy from someone with good pictures that show a real one

    • @spirit_green
      @spirit_green 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews That's exactly what I did. They took pictures of the barcode, the menu, and even added more games. Cost me less then how much this counterfeit cost me. The real one shipped today, I'm going to return the fake one via UPS Store. Moral of the story? Don't buy SNES Classic off of Amazon, especially from a third party seller. I didn't even know fakes for this thing existed. I got lucky that my NES Classic Edition I ordered off of Amazon brand new wasn't fake.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spirit_green all authorized retailers sold out about 2 years ago. Now you can only buy from collectors or used at a high price or fake that don't work well.
      Fakes don't really work that well and ruin the experience, and on authentic ones can have games added which is a huge deal breaker because 21 games is probably not enough for everybody

    • @spirit_green
      @spirit_green 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews Yeah. I did pay somewhat of a high price now still, but at least I'm going to be getting a real one now.

    • @spirit_green
      @spirit_green 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alegreviews Finally got my real one this week! I never want to see another fake one in real life ever again.

  • @oryxkingofchads2030
    @oryxkingofchads2030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot, man! Just realized the snes classic I just ordered was a fake. Going to return it soon and try to find a real one 👍

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      glad to help you to figure that out

  • @thesimpleguy5005
    @thesimpleguy5005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Im struggling very hard to find an authentic one on ebay. Its a shame there are so many fakes out there.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      buy here, these are authentic for sure:
      www.ebay.com/itm/302696243789

    • @thesimpleguy5005
      @thesimpleguy5005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alegreviews Jesus. That price is disgusting.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thesimpleguy5005 it's collectible, it's going. You may find a used one at a much better price, just make sure seller made the pictures of key points that I mentioned in the video and !!!very important!!! - seller uses his/her own pictures. A lot of sellers use stock pictures or copy pictures from other sellers

    • @thesimpleguy5005
      @thesimpleguy5005 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews Thanks for the tip! Ive only shopped on Ebay and online stores only recently and I don't know the basics yet.

    • @FootieLaughs
      @FootieLaughs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is this so hard to find?

  • @-Unguardian-
    @-Unguardian- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whew, I just checked my Super Nintendo classic, purchased at my favorite pawn shop a while ago and was the correct serial number. Thanks

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s good news. But Recently I saw a few fakes with SU serial number and better print quality so serial number is not everything

  • @JimEXP_
    @JimEXP_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have 2nd knockoff console. When you loaded Mario kart save, there is a percentage load of the save in the bottom left corner as game loads up normally. You didn’t press wrong button, after it loads up it will cut to where you save regardless of what you press on menu.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see. Well, I guess I was expected instant save loads as in the original. But I've seen some fakes doing it much faster than the one in the video

  • @mathewschmittel5641
    @mathewschmittel5641 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video saved me from buying a fake on eBay. eBay has so many of these fake’s listed it’s insane.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon, walmart, offerup, etc as well

  • @theraccoonasaur3282
    @theraccoonasaur3282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought one on eBay that’s coming in a few days, I will check if it is fake but luckily the seller has free 30 day returns and they pay for the return shipping so it doesn’t really matter if it’s fake or not

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it might be a bit of a waste of time if it is and you have to spend time to go to USPS to return it. At least you can quickly identify it with this video

  • @tomaszstefaniuk9449
    @tomaszstefaniuk9449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @subversive1219
    @subversive1219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently was, a lucky recipient of one of these fake SNES minis. I got my money back and, I still have this POS =D

  • @RJTheDestroyer21
    @RJTheDestroyer21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought one of these recently off ebay and it turns out it was a fake one. Will see if I can get my money back. Thanks a lot for this comparison (I had suspicions, but this makes it obvious).

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chinese factories do not make them look exactly the same, so it relatively easy to spot a fake if you compare or watch this video. I am glad to be of help to you.

  • @NewYears1978
    @NewYears1978 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I just bought one from someone after years of looking (got a good price, it's basically new for $85) and it is real one :)

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Real one like new at $85 is amazing.

    • @NewYears1978
      @NewYears1978 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alegreviewsYeah I got so lucky. and it was local down the road. Search is on for a NES now, even though I really don't need it since the SNES and NES hardware is the same =D

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @NewYears1978 if you modify SNES with flash drive - you can have everything all the way up to N64.

  • @AE-cc4sd
    @AE-cc4sd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the vid, does anyone know where is safe to purchase an original version?

  • @Patrick77001
    @Patrick77001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to your video I can now easily distinguish fake consoles from official ones! I'm trying to get a legit unit, but even on used market they're kinda rare

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. They are becoming more and more rare. If you live in a big metro area - check locally

    • @Patrick77001
      @Patrick77001 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews tried that, all fakes. There's a person I'm talking to, it's a 2 hours long round trip, asked for a video of the interface but from the pics they sent me it might be legit. If so, it's gonna be a fun weekend

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you get it?

    • @Patrick77001
      @Patrick77001 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews jackpot! Going there today, it's official AND CHEAP!

  • @keithhollins2808
    @keithhollins2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this, I wish I found this before I bought my first fake.... ended up wasting over $4oo on 2 fakes...

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I made this video years ago. I could help so many people. Return the fakes if you can

  • @RondoOfBloodX
    @RondoOfBloodX ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL the fake one used the instruction manuals as the artwork. Hell it even says instruction manual on them.

  • @tereesha
    @tereesha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got myself the US version recently, but it's missing the power adapter as well as the poster. Everything else looks legit though. After a little bit of digging, my SNES was apparently one of the consoles distributed by Active Boeki K.K. It was written on the box near the serial number. They were the official distributor for the SEA and Middle East region and their package didn't include the adapter and poster for some reason (in fact it was specifically written that they didn't include the adapter). Shame, but at least the console itself plays great.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh wow, I've never heard about those. I know US version as in the video, then there are also EU and AU versions that don't have power adapter, and also Super Famicom (Japanese version) that also has no power adapter. All NES and SNES outside of US have no power adapters.
      Did you console look like US version or differently. Because EU/AU/Japanese version looks very differently

    • @tereesha
      @tereesha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews Yeah I bought the US model, because it's the cheapest one I found lol, online prices went crazy. I watched a few unboxing videos from fellow buyers in my country and they also didn't include the poster and adapter (although the cable itself was there). I was kinda worried that mine was a replica but from looking at your video as well as other sources it looks like my SNES is indeed an original version.
      I found the info about the distributor on google, you can also look them up. I was a bit dissapointed because I want the complete package, but oh well, could be worse.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tereesha EU version can be found cheaper, but hard to find

    • @muttley8818
      @muttley8818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tereesha I’m in the UK and my SNES mini didn’t come with an adapter, which I was expecting. It says adapter not included right on the box. It was exactly the same for my NES mini. Maybe they stopped supplying adapters and posters to keep up with the demand for the time. These consoles sold like hot cakes. I got mine pretty late in their production runs.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      UK/EU, AU and Japanese NES/SNES don’t come with adapters. Only US version comes with them

  • @Nihilistic-Mystic
    @Nihilistic-Mystic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You don't even have to carefully inspect the physical packaging and console design, just boot it up and you can tell from the UI that it's fake. The box arts are all wrong, the background doesn't scroll, everything is stretched in game, it's just a sad imitation.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, you are right. Fakes are indeed sad imitations

  • @aidanleyva5331
    @aidanleyva5331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just took an L with a fake one lol

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      return if you still can

  • @thejonbrownshow8470
    @thejonbrownshow8470 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got 5 of these over time from ebay, and apparently 1 so far was a fake(which is the one I'm using 😅 just my luck), gave 2 away as gifts before I thought to check them lol, so hopefully that'll go well lol

  • @pixelverse48
    @pixelverse48 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. We found out that I had a fake

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I m sorry to hear that

    • @pixelverse48
      @pixelverse48 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews It’s alright. We explained to our mom the games didn’t save at all but she keeps asking me if it still works. And that’s besides the point!

  • @Hotpocket500
    @Hotpocket500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I tried to get an SNES Classic once but it was the EXACT fake one that you reviewed and it was from some random guy in Brooklyn

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the one in the video is from some ebay seller from Canada. Both of them should be from the same Chinese factory

    • @Hotpocket500
      @Hotpocket500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews Yeah because the software looked like it was using an old version of android

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Hotpocket500 I think it is android, I think you are right

  • @TheArizonaAssasin
    @TheArizonaAssasin ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh. My. God. I got one from Wal Mart at a significant markup that arrived today to replace the fake one that I bought on Amazon (not knowing it’s fake) and the one I got from Wal Mart is a fake too!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s bad luck. Try to buy locally so you can see it. Scammer then for like $20-$30 and try to sell as collectible original

  • @MrPesante2008
    @MrPesante2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, just ordered one and I think it's a fake one. Didn't know they had fake ones smh. Mine hasn't arrived yet, but If it is fake in which I believe it is, I will send it back because I want to be able to add games!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      adding games might be complicated, sometimes it's just better to buy with games added. You can buy here (he added about 6000 games):
      www.ebay.com/itm/353188047533

    • @MrPesante2008
      @MrPesante2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alegreviews Thanks, I just bout one from them. They have a hell of a game list added on!

  • @bitdw-
    @bitdw- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks bro

  • @shocknawe
    @shocknawe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the controllers interchangeable?
    And, what happens if you connect the fake to a PC? Does it open up like a flash drive?

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think some fakes can "take" original controllers and some don't and wise versa. I think I tried to connect to a computer, it just didn't do anything, but fakes differ, some are a bit better, some worse: some don't even save games, some freeze every 15 min. I read some forums about it in the past, people come across so many kinds of these.
      I always suggest to get an original, even if it is used, it will work much better and be reliable, not even mentioning the ability to add more games.

  • @matthewjohnston9940
    @matthewjohnston9940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My version of mega man x reverts to the highway stage after any 2 mavericks are defeated, there is no way to save aside from the suspend points, slowdown and control lag hampers almost all the action games, the rewind and move delete functions don't work from the suspend point menu, the power cord does not hold tightly in the system, and I've only had it for 9 hours. I'm sure by the time I return this pos, I will find even more problems😝 I wish I had known there were this crafty of knock-off consoles before shopping... sigh smh

  • @yeejuiceonsale3277
    @yeejuiceonsale3277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i got mine a couple years ago and thank god mine is real after watching this video

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      in 2017-2018 it was easy to buy a new one in stores for $80, and on ebay sometimes even cheaper and like $50 for a used now. Now prices are doubled-tripped. These are getting more and more rare. Luckily you got it at the right time

  • @kevinkrotki8627
    @kevinkrotki8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this helpful video, helped me verify my Amazon purchase, which had me worried. Mine is legit Nintendo!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a lucky one)). So many people got fakes

  • @XBC3-4GOTY
    @XBC3-4GOTY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just had a dude show the code saying su then the box came and it said cu

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      a lot of sellers who sell fakes use someone's pictures of original consoles or stock pictures, and then just hope they don't get a return because most of people - who buy it - didn't see this video

    • @XBC3-4GOTY
      @XBC3-4GOTY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alegreviews I think I’m done with trying to get the real snes from eBay because of that

  • @gemininosaga
    @gemininosaga ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible how there’s like 9 out of 10 fake sellers claiming is an original and when you contact them they say “aaah my system is not fake I bought from target you want to scam me and you switched them” ahahahaha is really hard to tell who sells originals because they show you pictures of the real deal. I had to buy my own used after getting two fakes. Third is the charm.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try offer up locally so you can see what you are buying

  • @robertbenitez3921
    @robertbenitez3921 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s why my progress doesn’t save on my system…just realized mine was fake watching this video after owning it for couple years lol

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess that return window is expired. If your cannot save - it’s not even a “good” fake. All fakes are bad, but you cannot save - it’s really bad. Does it lag and freeze?

    • @robertbenitez3921
      @robertbenitez3921 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews oh for sure it lags. Yeah my money is long gone. Should have realized it when I bought it during pandemic

  • @almanci1987
    @almanci1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    otima comparação, parabens !!!

  • @lunion9527
    @lunion9527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video my friend
    Sorry for my bad english.

  • @timhoffman7035
    @timhoffman7035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOWWWWWWW Mines a fake. EXACT SAME SERIAL NUMBER TOO!!!

    • @timhoffman7035
      @timhoffman7035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for letting me know... I mentioned it to the person who gifted it to me, and they said they ordered it from Wal-Mart's website.......... It was pretty difficult to find the difference, until I saw your serial number.
      Subscribed!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timhoffman7035
      Walmart tries to be like Amazon, Walmart let's other people sell there and same way as on Amazon or eBay - you can buy fakes if You buy from Walmart.
      Chinese often do same serial number for same product that they make fake copies of.

  • @airtonlj
    @airtonlj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone who buys one of these consoles nowadays being said to be new, knows they are being deceived as they are no longer manufactured since 2018.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thousands of people bought them just to hold and resell later. There are still new ones out there, it's getting less and less. And yes all retailers were out of these sometime in the beginning of 2019. Same way as some people preserved baseball cards or Pokemon cards etc

    • @akitostarwind
      @akitostarwind 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews yep. i bought mine from game stop the day it came out. its somewhere in my garage still un opened. so its Brand new.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akitostarwind Are you looking to sell and make some profit on it?

    • @jimmynorth557
      @jimmynorth557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alegreviews not at the moment, I'd have to find it. 😀

  • @showersmoker
    @showersmoker ปีที่แล้ว

    Not all SNES classics came with a power adapter. They always had the cords though.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All authentic US SNES Classic always came with power adapter.
      Non-US version come without any power adapter, and they look completely different

  • @The-Great-Bukini
    @The-Great-Bukini 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I had the misfortune of buying a fake one for $96 at a local store, i hope the clerks didnt know about this. Anyways thanks for posting this video. Im gonna send the faker back as soon as i can, hopefully they dont resell it.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They probably will). Most of people don’t know how to tell

  • @bradleyjones328
    @bradleyjones328 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have two legit ones and the serial number stickers on the bottom differ slightly. One has a little bit smaller font than the other. So I dont think that you can always tell from that, it seems that different runs have different font sizes.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a few dozens and all had same font. I think one of yours might be a fake. Check by other features shown in the video

    • @bradleyjones328
      @bradleyjones328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews definitely not fake. Checks every other box. controllers are authentic, power adapter is authentic, weight is correct, firmware install is correct, HDMI and power cards all Nintendo brand and of the same quality . They are all hackable using hakchi, most fakes won't register on the program that I have seen. I think the one with the slightly smaller font was produced in a different production run or for a region outside the US maybe. It is just a subtle difference between it and others, most people probably wouldn't even notice.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Only authentic ones can be hacked with hakchi. Other region consoles look completely different, I have a video for US vs EU comparison. AU is similar to EU. Japananese look close to EU but very different in the software.
      Maybe some had a good box with from a different one and printed it to match that console.
      Can you share a picture somehow, I am curious

    • @bradleyjones328
      @bradleyjones328 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews I can't right now but I will get one to you eventually. I bought the second console and put hakchi on it for a friend, just gave it to him this weekend, so I no longer have it in my possession. I will either have him send me a picture or I will get one next time I am at this house and post the differences.
      Its possible a label was made for it but I am 100% certain the system is authentic.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, authentic for sure if you could use hakchi. Fakes run on completely different software and hakchi cannot be used

  • @hakescrew646
    @hakescrew646 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fake uses the instruction manual art instead of the box art.

  • @ashleigh21
    @ashleigh21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol the one I have has the exact same serial number as the fake box 🤣🤣 At least I got it for free

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. They are usually all same

  • @alegreviews
    @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Let me know guys which one you got?
    If you know any other differences between authentic one and fakes - let me know

    • @nasserrachedi5238
      @nasserrachedi5238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it possible to get a real one with other games loaded onto it

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nasserrachedi5238 modified (hacked) consoles can have more games

  • @zachpapp1889
    @zachpapp1889 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess same situation happening with mini SNES right? I want to buy one but i see some big difference on the price.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Authentic ones are getting harder and harder to get, so people sell them higher and higher. Use the tips from the video to find the best deal on original one and avoid any fakes.

  • @user-rs1990
    @user-rs1990 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some fakes are named 'Super Minines'. I can't believe these counterfeiters have caused deception by duplicating the original packaging!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Almost anything really popular gets counterfeited

    • @user-rs1990
      @user-rs1990 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews Most pawn shops like Cash Converters can pay close attention to the detail and check if it's a fake or not.

  • @darthputinsidious9282
    @darthputinsidious9282 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    please tell me is this a good copy? worth buying? I don't understand your language and there are no reviews in my language (

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Original = good
      All fakes = bad
      Use google translate

  • @MarkHarrisMedia
    @MarkHarrisMedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you

  • @carlosjesusvillegas1705
    @carlosjesusvillegas1705 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly I cannot add games to one my brother got 😅

  • @accolade.99
    @accolade.99 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know how much the authentic one weighs? One Ebay seller here is claiming 190g

  • @digitalworms
    @digitalworms ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish nintendo would just control the problem and put out more of the mini consoles! Alot of us are like damn take our money give us one! I got the nes classic and the sega genesis mini 2 still need the snes, genesis 1 and turbografx mini!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely was not enough.
      Turbograph - find EU version core graph - goes cheaper

    • @digitalworms
      @digitalworms ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews Alrighty sounds good! I might have a snes a cousin has and don't want it but gotta keep my fingers crossed! If worst comes to worst and can't grab em all even if I do thinking of a retropie setup!

  • @Coldiplier50
    @Coldiplier50 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get the real SNES Classic? It's because I'm trying to get a Christmas gift for someone and by looking on certain websites, one doesn't show the box, and the other site does. Can you be able to send me a link to get the real SNES Classic, if that's fine?

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      price might be a bit high, but I know they sell authentic ones:
      www.ebay.com/itm/302696243789

  • @Coldiplier50
    @Coldiplier50 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, where did you get the real SNES Classic? Like on Amazon, etc.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      offer-up, ebay.
      Amazon - I do not recommend, because you do not see the real pictures of what the seller sell

  • @quandt4847
    @quandt4847 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bought one on Ebay for $80. It shipped from Shenzhen China. I have no hope.

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is a 0% chance You are getting an original. Start a return once you get it. You can original used with no retail box on ebay for below 100% easily. Always check seller’s account

  • @titan9m
    @titan9m 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If u bought it from eBay it’s more than likely FAKE. I learned my lesson, thanx for the video!

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Most are fake on ebay, amazon, walmart now. You see real pictures from some sellers. Then this video will help you

  • @chrissygizmo6057
    @chrissygizmo6057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL is INSTRUCTION MANUAI 😄 .. I'VE GOT ONE AND CAN'T COMPLAIN

  • @roninstormYT
    @roninstormYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    mu god 4 dislike for people selling fakes scamming people lol but thank you for this now i know i had a fake i know the words was grey not white like my nes classic orffical box i got at the store . i trying too get snes classic next on my list . but i keep getting fakes .

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video should help you pick a real one. If the sellers uses their own pictures, then it should help.

    • @roninstormYT
      @roninstormYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alegreviews oh some times they don't use there own picture they use the picture of the fake one i see allot online .everytime i ask too if they can real pictures of the product they run or never message me back

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roninstormYT if you see a picture of a fake one - assume it is a fake, if you see a stock picture - probably 50/50, if you see a picture of a real one - you should be good in probably 90% of cases. Try to see other things sold by that seller if the same background is used in the pictures in other listing this way you can figure if pictures are made by seller or most likely just copied from other seller

  • @nasserrachedi5238
    @nasserrachedi5238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought one from Facebook market place.
    It was marketed as real. It has the su barcode.
    But it has other games loaded on it like ninja gaiden trilogy and earth worm Jim.
    The original games are blocky and not so smooth idk can you help me clarify if it’s real or fake…

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      can you access all the original 21 games?
      does it have a flash drive attached to it?
      does the box has distinct stripes?

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's possible to hack it and add other games

  • @JB-yr3bh
    @JB-yr3bh ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I purchase an authentic one and what is a reasonable price currently?

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you follow the tips in the video you may be lucky to get one locally like facebook market place so you can check.
      Used ones can be bought at a reasonable price. New ones either too expensive or end up being a scam.
      Email: retroconsoles4u@gmail.com

  • @afeld9075
    @afeld9075 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have same setup - plugged into Dell monitor but no sound. My console is definitely original (not fake). Any ideas for sound?

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does dell monitor have internal speakers? I think it needs to have for it to work, because monitors only have hdmi in not out
      You may also try to change hdmi cable or use other hdmi port in your monitor

    • @afeld9075
      @afeld9075 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @alegreviews Hi. Thanks for reply- my monitor does not have a built-in speakers, but it has factory Dell soundbar that I installed

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @afeld9075 I think soundbar connects to a device like a computer. If you connect SNES to a monitor - I think it’s not the monitor that sends the audio out. SNES has no bluetooth either.
      I think it will work with amplifiers and receivers that have both hdmi in and out

  • @shadexao
    @shadexao 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yup my brother got scammed lol

  • @piqone1
    @piqone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank You, I appreciate the support

  • @robertportis6881
    @robertportis6881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks man I don't trust my seller so I cancelled thank you SO much 👍

    • @alegreviews
      @alegreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      always check with sellers if the pictures in their listing are real. Sometimes you can get the best deal on offer up when you buy it in person