WHAT’S Next?

Q: I ordered a game and when it turned up, it was a pirate copy. What should I do?

A: contact the seller and request a refund. They should oblige, particularly if it’s a larger shop – and if you’ve gone through ebay, selling fakes is a violation of the terms and conditions. don’t assume malicious intent, though. Most people wouldn’t be able to identify a fake, and we’ve seen well-known retailers of used games with dodgy carts for sale as a result. Q: I’ve recently seen brand-new SNES carts for sale which don’t have the Nintendo logo or anything like that. Are these legit?

A: Possibly – there are a number of companies now including Retro-bit, Piko interactive and iam8bit that are actively engaged in reissuing classic games, with the official blessing of the rights holders. However, there are also unofficial reproductions. Typically, if a company has the official licence to produce something they’ll make that clear.