⚠️ What no one tells you before buying a Game Boy on Wallapop

Buying vintage online can be an adventure… or a nightmare.
And when we talk about the legendary Game Boy , emotion often works against us.

At MartZ Gaming, we're well aware of what's happening on platforms like Wallapop, Milanuncios, and Vinted.
And that's why we bring you this honest, direct, and unfiltered guide on what you should know before paying for that dream retro console.

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1. 🎭 Many cases are not original (even if they say they are)

Most Game Boys you see in second-hand apps have generic Chinese cases .
And although some look good… the quality has nothing to do with the originals.

🔹 Fading colors
🔹 Buttons that sink
🔹 Plastic creaks with use

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2. ⚰️ “It works well” doesn’t always mean it actually works

Many sellers say it works , but they don't test it:

• The audio

• The cartridge reader

• The power button

• The actual button presses

📉 Sometimes it turns on… but doesn’t save the game , the audio fails , or there are dead lines on the screen .

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3. 🧪 No proof, no guarantee, no refund

There is no technical control on Wallapop.
If you receive something defective, the seller will most likely disappear.

At MartZ Gaming, however:
✔️ We test everything before shipping.
✔️ We send you real photos
✔️ We offer a 15-day guarantee
✔️ And you have direct attention via WhatsApp

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4. 💰 Some prices are higher than in specialty stores

Yes! Even if it sounds strange…
Many people on Wallapop resell without knowing the real value.
And you end up paying €100 for a faulty Game Boy , when you could get a refurbished one for less.

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5. 🧠 How do you know if a Game Boy is worth it?

Before you buy, ask this:

✅ Is it tested?
✅ Does it save games?
✅ Does your screen have dead lines?
✅ Was it cleaned internally?
✅ Does it have any kind of warranty?

If any answer is “I don’t know”… better not risk it.

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🛡️ The alternative: buying with confidence and passion

At MartZ Gaming we don't just sell consoles.
We sell ready-to-use souvenirs.

🎮 Original Game Boys
🔧 Refurbished with love and tools
📦 Secure shipping
📱 Direct attention
✅ 15-day guarantee

👉 Check out our Game Boy here:
https://martzgaming.com/collections/consolas

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❤️ The summary

Wallapop may have gems…
But also traps.

Buy retro with those who live it.
And like you, he knows that a Game Boy is much more than just plastic:
it's part of your childhood.