NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (NES) · 1989
Mega Man 2 price alerts
Mega Man 2 is one of the most beloved NES games, and reproductions of NES Capcom titles are common. RetroSnag reads your eBay saved-search alerts for Mega Man 2 and emails you only listings at or under your all-in price (item + shipping), with obvious reproductions and the wrong region or condition filtered out.
Loose vs CIB vs sealed
- Loose: the cartridge only, no box or manual. The cheapest way to play.
- CIB (complete in box): the box, the manual, the cartridge, and usually the plastic dust sleeve. Condition of the box and manual makes a big difference.
- Sealed: still in the original factory packaging. Resealed copies exist, so buy sealed games only from sellers you trust, ask detailed questions, and consider professionally graded copies.
Different printings of the box exist, so if you want a specific version, put a distinguishing word in your keywords and check the photos.
Sellers don't always use these terms consistently ("complete" sometimes means cart and manual, no box), so check the photos. RetroSnag lets you choose loose, CIB or sealed for each wishlist item.
Region: make sure it works on your console
NES games come in NTSC (North America) and PAL (Europe) versions, and PAL carts are blocked by the lockout chip on North American consoles. RetroSnag lets you limit alerts to NTSC-U, PAL or NTSC-J.
How to spot a reproduction Mega Man 2
- Ask for a photo of the circuit board (it uses a security screw). Genuine boards have Nintendo printing and a NES- part number; reproductions usually use a generic or unmarked board.
- Check the label for gloss, blurriness, wrong colours or a different font compared with photos of a confirmed original.
- Look for "Nintendo" moulded into the back of the shell, as on original carts.
- Be wary of stock photos, many identical copies from one seller, or prices far below other recent listings.
RetroSnag automatically drops listings whose titles say repro, reproduction, custom, homebrew, aftermarket, bootleg, replica or fan-made. Many fakes are not labelled, though, so always check photos, the seller's feedback, and the return policy before you buy.
How to set a Mega Man 2 price alert
- On eBay, search for
mega man 2 nes, save the search, and turn on email alerts. - Sign up for RetroSnag (free beta) and set your max all-in price, condition and region.
- Forward eBay's alert emails to your private RetroSnag address. You'll only hear about listings that match.
FAQ
What does CIB mean for Mega Man 2?
Complete in box: the box, the manual, the cartridge, and usually the plastic dust sleeve.
How do I spot a reproduction Mega Man 2?
Ask for a photo of the circuit board (it uses a security screw). Genuine boards have Nintendo printing and a NES- part number; reproductions usually use a generic or unmarked board. Check the label for gloss, blurriness, wrong colours or a different font compared with photos of a confirmed original.
Can RetroSnag alert me when Mega Man 2 is under my price?
Yes. Save an eBay search for Mega Man 2 with email alerts on, forward the alerts to your RetroSnag address, and set your max all-in price (item + shipping). RetroSnag emails you only matching listings and drops ones that say repro, reproduction, bootleg and similar.