Bought an SNES Mini
Bought the SNES Mini it's a fake chinese one for $166
By Matt B.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses

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At GearShiftGalore, we specialize in bringing nostalgic gaming experiences straight to your doorstep. From classic Game Boy Advance titles to hard-to-find Nintendo DS gems, our mission is to help gamers relive their favorite moments with high-quality retro games at affordable prices.We carefully inspect each cartridge and include protective cases to ensure safe delivery. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a new fan of vintage games, you’ll find joy in our handpicked library of titles across multiple consoles.We're not just another online store—we're gamers too. That’s why we provide clear product descriptions, secure shipping with tracking, and responsive customer support.We believe in honesty and transparency. If there's ever an issue, we offer fair returns and real solutions—no bots, no excuses.Note: The majority of our feedback — over 400 verified positive reviews — comes directly from our Shop App and official website customers. Trustpilot represents only a small portion of our community and may not fully reflect the satisfaction of our wider customer base.
Gearshiftgalore (gearshiftgalore.com) has 32 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5.
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Bought the SNES Mini it's a fake chinese one for $166
By Matt B.
Be careful of this online store. They appear as an advert like a legitimate company. I've learned the hardway of not doing background research on the company. I saw the deal and was lured in. I thought I purchased an old Nintendo DS game as a present for Christmas. However, the game "cartridge" is fake. Tell tale signs - Poor quality presentation on box, lack of official nintendo logo and reg numbers on the back game cartridge. The cartridge also came with an SD card which is unusual for ninetendo games after looking it up online.
By Aaron D.
It's a scam in the way that every Ali express drop shipping website is a scam, but the item did arrive which is good, I tried to cancel the order before it was shipped, but was ignored so that was annoying
By Sara Nadin Kleeberger S.
Response from Gearshiftgalore· Nov 20, 2025
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. I’ve checked our system and we didn’t receive any cancellation request from you before your order was shipped. If we had received one, we would have gladly assisted right away. From what I see, your order was processed correctly and delivered without any issues. Also, just to clarify — we are not a typical drop-shipping store. We operate with three warehouses (USA, Canada, and China), and we ship from the location that provides the fastest delivery for the item you purchased. If you ever need help or have questions about future orders, feel free to contact us directly — we’re always happy to assist. Best regards, GearShiftGalore Support
Item doesn’t work. Crap from china DO NOT BUY
By Byron R.
Response from Gearshiftgalore· Oct 31, 2025
it sounds like there might be a defective cartridge or a file corruption issue. Could you please contact us with your order details so we can arrange a replacement or full refund?
Arrived on time the games are a little disorganized but everything works
By Keigo
Habe meine Bestellung immer noch nicht bekommen. Es steht seit einer Ewigkeit das es "unterwegs" ist, jedoch bekomme ich keine Updates. Nix. Bezweifle das es jemals ankommt.
By alexander
Response from Gearshiftgalore· Oct 3, 2025
Can you please send us an email with order number to check the status of your order
The communication from customer service leaves you with more to be desired. But the claims that this website is a scam isn't necessarily true. It took awhile but I got what I paid for. And I was eventually able to reach someone who seemed genuine through their website's direct chat function. It feels very impersonal, but works. Overall a good alternative to buying original game cartridges, because it's much more affordable. Be aware that these aren't licensed games, but instead emulators that play exactly like the originals (with a cheats UI that can improve your experience with these old games). It works well for my Nintendo 3DS.
By JV
I ordered two games and both came »l ordered two games and both came in protective cases, which | really appreciated. They look great in my collection and play flawlessly on my GBA SP. in protective cases, which I really appreciated. They look great in my collection and play flawlessly on my GBA SP.
By hiba H.