Identifying Authentic NES Games

When evaluating the authenticity of an NES game based on its board color, there are several indicators to look for:

1. Board Color: As mentioned, first-party games generally have green boards, while many third-party games are blue. However, this is not a strict rule, so further checks are necessary. So, beware if you get a pink board!
2. Solder Points: Authentic NES boards usually have specific patterns of solder points. Counterfeit boards may have different solder configurations or less consistent soldering quality.
3. Silkscreening: Check for the silkscreened text on the board. Genuine NES boards will have clear, consistent printing, while fakes might exhibit smudged or poorly printed labels.
4. Chip Identification: NES game boards contain specific chips that can help verify authenticity. Use a chip identification tool or cross-reference the chip numbers with known genuine configurations.
5. Physical Quality: Authentic boards tend to have a more robust feel and better craftsmanship than counterfeit versions. Check for overall build quality, including the thickness of the board and the quality of the cartridge shell.
6. Weight: Counterfeit games are often lighter due to the use of inferior materials. If a game feels unusually light, it might be worth investigating further.

The blue and green colors of NES game boards are more than just aesthetic choices; they reflect the complex history of video game manufacturing and the evolution of the NES itself. For collectors and fans, understanding these differences not only adds depth to their appreciation of the games but also aids in identifying authentic titles from potential fakes. As the NES continues to captivate new generations, these small details remind us of the enduring legacy

A List of Nintendo 64 (N64) Game Titles with a Color Cartridge Variant

We have all seen different color cartridges for retro video games. The early NES and SNES game cartridges were mostly grey in color. There were some cartridges that had more visual appeal than the standard grey color, however. A few did come in fun colors, such as Doom for Super Nintendo, which came in red. There were also two variants of The Legend of Zelda on NES, which featured a shiny gold finish.

When the Nintendo 64 console hit the market, Nintendo released quite a few lovely colors for their games, more than they ever had before. These colors included gold, red, and yellow. Later on in this article, we will give a complete list of all the game titles that were produced in a color other than grey, so keep on reading!

Looking back, there were 42 game titles that were released as colored cartridges for Nintendo 64. There were 268 N64 game titles released in total. So, only about 15% of the game titles released for Nintendo 64 had colored variants available. Interestingly, some of the color options that Nintendo offered to publishers were never released commercially for any game. For example, there were never any beige or pink cart

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