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X'mas Gaming Console Sales
Techtree News Staff, Dec 08, 2008 1644 hrs ISTCounterfeiters abound
With Christmas approaching, counterfeiters in electronics goods are looking to take advantage of the renewed buying spree especially in gaming consoles.
HM Revenue & Customs reported that hundreds of fake gaming consoles with dangerous power adaptors were imported across UK. The fake were mostly sold at Asia-based websites.
Many of the fake consoles had versions of Nintendo DS and DS Lite and were reportedly purchased for 40 pounds instead of the official price of 100 pounds. Nintendo confirmed that the consoles were fake and carried power adapters that were potentially dangerous as they weren't electronically tested and didn t meet UK s strict safety standards.
Pamela Rogers, HMRC's head of intellectual property rights, has asked UK customers to be more vigilant while buying electronic goods.
"Often when a bargain seems too good to be true it actually is (a fake)," said Mike Rawlinson, managing director of the Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA).
Such duplication is found often in Indian markets where cheaper alternatives or look-alike electronic goods are being sold without proper testing or safety standards. We'd request our readers to check the safety standards and warranty on the electronic products before purchasing.
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HM Revenue & Customs reported that hundreds of fake gaming consoles with dangerous power adaptors were imported across UK. The fake were mostly sold at Asia-based websites.
Many of the fake consoles had versions of Nintendo DS and DS Lite and were reportedly purchased for 40 pounds instead of the official price of 100 pounds. Nintendo confirmed that the consoles were fake and carried power adapters that were potentially dangerous as they weren't electronically tested and didn t meet UK s strict safety standards.
Pamela Rogers, HMRC's head of intellectual property rights, has asked UK customers to be more vigilant while buying electronic goods.
"Often when a bargain seems too good to be true it actually is (a fake)," said Mike Rawlinson, managing director of the Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA).
Such duplication is found often in Indian markets where cheaper alternatives or look-alike electronic goods are being sold without proper testing or safety standards. We'd request our readers to check the safety standards and warranty on the electronic products before purchasing.
Related Links:
Rumor: New Nintendo DS On Its Way
Nintendo Wii, DS to Finally Come to India?
A Revamped, 3.5-inch Nintendo DS Coming Soon?
Nintendo launches the new DS
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