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How to Distinguish Between Nintendo of America Games and Licensee Games

Nintendo 3DS

Step by step instructions on how to identify games published by Nintendo of America and games published by Licensee companies.

What to Do:

On the game's packaging (clam shell):

  • Check the bottom right or left corner on the front of the game packaging.
    • If the Nintendo corporate logo is shown, this indicates it's a Nintendo of America game.
    • If any other logo is shown, or no logo is available, this indicates a licensee-published game.

On the Game Card:

  • Check the Game Card's label. The publisher's logo will often be on the center of the card under the game title.

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