2nd Gen Pokemon Gold Rip-Off Version

[iamalonelyestate]

Hi! I bought this version of Pokemon Gold off an auction site in New Zealand called trademe to later find out that it was a bootleg / rip-off version
All the Pokemon are called slightly different names all the moves are silly versions of what they really are (like tackle is called punch) and sometimes the text just turns into all weird symbols
The cartridge is grey instead of gold but with the Gold sticker

I really want to know more information about this? did i get ripped off or is this a rare collectors item? I've added a picture hopefully it links correctly
it reads "This Sipe Out" instead of side which i thought was really funny too!!!

oh it won't let me post a url... thats silly...
stevebell33.tumblr.com/image/56132430184
hopefully it will let me away with that?

 

[Varion Bluefire]

Could just be a rough translation bootleg.
Like Vietnamese Crystal.

 

[tnfsf11]

Could just be a rough translation bootleg.
Like Vietnamese Crystal.

OR you were ripped off, never buy from places that aren't certified as legit sellers..

But look at the bright side; your cartridge actually had the Pokémon game, where I live there's this one store that sells GBA & GBC Pokémon games but when I bought some from it they turned out to be games like "Felix The Cat" & "Tom & Jerry" for the NES but hacked with Pokémon sprites, how awful is that??? ;)

 

[PiaCRT]

One man's trash is another man's treasure. It's not a rip-off if you like collecting them. Personally I've owned bootlegs in the past, and I happen to collect GB/C bootlegs.

They aren't worth a lot but they are really awesome to have (especially when bored!).

 

[Tsutarja]

"THIS SIPE OUT"

Dead giveaway that's its a fake, because of the mistranslated text.

 

[Personofsecrets]

This game sounds really sweet.

 

[Elaitenstile]

"THIS SIPE OUT"

Dead giveaway that's its a fake, because of the mistranslated text.

I second this. It's a wonder that the number of bootlegs are so high.

 

[.:batto:.]

I would be happy to own it.
Just for giggles. Dude, Pokemon Gold is old now man. Like. It used to be good for the odd play through.. But its just too far gone now.

But if your not convinced.. There is always Emulators.

 

[pikachu_ash]

Could just be a rough translation bootleg.
Like Vietnamese Crystal.

Yeah.......
Probably that, but maybe just a hack to get the money.

 

[Aeroblast]

Usually I'd tell everyone to destroy fake cartridges but that seems like an interesting one to keep, just for "teh lulz."