Welcome to Game Verifying.

Wondering if your games are fake or not? Want to read about methods how to verify games? Then this is the place for you. We started in November 2019, dedicated to helping fellow gamers determine whether or not their games, or ones they wanted to buy, were fake or not. After finding misleading information throughout the internet regarding the verification of games, 4 people banded together to help everyone have a clear understanding on the hallmarks of legitimate and counterfeit games. Now in our 7th year, we have:

• 25 trained and Trusted Verifiers around the globe
• A Reddit community consisting over 70,000 members
• An active Discord server with over 2,000 members

Our verification guides are regularly updated, and aim to be the most in-depth resource on the internet to finally answer the old question: Is my game legit or fake?

We currently verify over 2,500 submissions every month, across all platforms.

Latest Updates

4th April 2026

• Updated NTR-031 DS verification guide with table of contents
• Updated NTR-031 DS verification guide with new gen (3.5) fakes
• Added fonts and kerning section to NTR-031 DS verification guide
• Updated DS verification guide due to IRC02-01 being used for fakes

17th March 2026

• Added development DS cartridge section

12th March 2026

• Added our hotline for graded games: +1 (248) 434-5508
• Updated grading section

23rd February 2026:

• Added AI/LLM's to Debunked methods

17th February 2026

• Updated Game Boy Advance verification guide with table of contents and production dates on PCB's
• Updated Appeals section due to people not understanding what a felt-tip pen is

15th February 2026:

• Updated 3DS verification guide with table of contents
• Added regions to DS verification guide

Want your game, console or accessory verified faster?

Whilst our standard service can take up to 21 days for the low, low price of free; we also offer a priority verifying service via our Discord server, and direct 1-on-1 support via email (when using ACTDesigners' service). Please see the below table that explain what each service offers.

Become a Patron!

As of March 2024, Mercari and eBay are requiring a "written determination" of inauthenticity if a game is found to be fake in order for you to receive a full refund. We now provide a formal authentication service, guaranteed within 48 hours. You will receive a digital report of authentication using our 25 point checks, signed and dated with our information. The proceeds from our Proof of Authentication service goes towards funding our endeavours to provide a service for everyone to use.

Click here to use our Authentication Service, via our partner.

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Join Our Community!

If you want to chit-chat with the staff, have an alternative place for our free services or want in general to converse with a friendly community of collectors, our Discord server will be sure to deliver: