Fake PS2 memory cards?

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  1. helakustorm

    helakustorm Robust Member

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    Hey,

    I have two memory cards that I'm not very sure if they are legitimate or fake.
    From what I've saw on the internet I think they are legitimate but I need some more opinions.
    Here is a screenshot with the cards: https://s12.postimg.org/b4msjh8wt/IMG_20161103_204203.jpg

    Thanks!
     
  2. GoodTofuFriday

    GoodTofuFriday Site Supporter 2015,2016,2017

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    They are real. Fake ones will have a blob of black resin.

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  3. helakustorm

    helakustorm Robust Member

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    I'm not very sure about the blob.
    I say this because the text on the PCBs is different.
    On the left card the text is readable and on the right card the text is a little washed. As you can see the text on the MagicGate chips are different.
    What tests I have to make to be sure they are legitimate cards?
     
  4. GoodTofuFriday

    GoodTofuFriday Site Supporter 2015,2016,2017

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    They were simply made at different times at different factories. That sort of variation is normal.
     
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    retro Resigned from mod duty 15 March 2018

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    One has Samsung memory and the other has Toshiba. The other chips are the same.

    Moved to general gaming as it has nothing to do with repair.
     
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    Maybe he could have "fixed" the fakes and made them more official. :p
     
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    helakustorm Robust Member

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    Sorry retro, didn't know where to create this thread. Thank you for moving it to the right section.
    I'm glad to hear that I have official cards.
    Thank you both for pointing out.:)
     
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