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neill2407 View member profile	1st August 2023, 11:07 PM Post #1
BuzzJack Enthusiast Joined: 22 September 2022 Posts: 805 User: 159,650	https://gamebox-retro.com/products/gamebox This almost seems too good to be true. Saw it via an advert on Facebook. It boosts over 100,000 retro games. However, I can’t find any independent reviews about this console on the internet or reviews on trustpilot. Their customer service email is a gmail account so doesn’t seem very official but might be wrong. This post has been edited by neill2407: 1st August 2023, 11:10 PM


awardinary View member profile	1st August 2023, 11:15 PM Post #2
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,286 User: 21,587	Very tempted, but also very cautious if it is genuine. Can you let me know if you find anything out as I would be extremely interested if it were true.


neill2407 View member profile	1st August 2023, 11:23 PM Post #3
BuzzJack Enthusiast Joined: 22 September 2022 Posts: 805 User: 159,650	QUOTE(awardinary @ Aug 2 2023, 12:15 AM) Very tempted, but also very cautious if it is genuine. Can you let me know if you find anything out as I would be extremely interested if it were true. Sure, I’m tempted too but but sceptical about whether this is genuine.


awardinary View member profile	2nd August 2023, 03:33 PM Post #4
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,286 User: 21,587	Did you find out anymore or is it definitely a scam then?


neill2407 View member profile	2nd August 2023, 05:08 PM Post #5
BuzzJack Enthusiast Joined: 22 September 2022 Posts: 805 User: 159,650	QUOTE(awardinary @ Aug 2 2023, 04:33 PM) Did you find out anymore or is it definitely a scam then? Nope. I’ve not ordered it neither. I’m not convinced this is genuine. Over 100,000 games seems a bit mad and even if true, there must be some catch for the price they are asking.


lewistgreen View member profile	2nd August 2023, 08:21 PM Post #6
BuzzJack Legend Pronouns: he/him Joined: 25 July 2013 Posts: 26,044 User: 19,585	That looks seriously good, I want one


neill2407 View member profile	2nd August 2023, 11:24 PM Post #7
BuzzJack Enthusiast Joined: 22 September 2022 Posts: 805 User: 159,650	QUOTE(lewistgreen @ Aug 2 2023, 09:21 PM) That looks seriously good, I want one It looks amazing but almost too good to be true. If you decide to purchase one, do let us know because I’m sure other people will also want one if it’s genuine.


awardinary View member profile	5th August 2023, 09:31 PM Post #8
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,286 User: 21,587	QUOTE(neill2407 @ Aug 2 2023, 12:07 AM) https://gamebox-retro.com/products/gamebox This almost seems too good to be true. Saw it via an advert on Facebook. It boosts over 100,000 retro games. However, I can’t find any independent reviews about this console on the internet or reviews on trustpilot. Their customer service email is a gmail account so doesn’t seem very official but might be wrong. Looks like the site is now under construction until further notice. Glad I did not make a purchase, I hope others here are not waiting for orders...


neill2407 View member profile	6th August 2023, 03:59 PM Post #9
BuzzJack Enthusiast Joined: 22 September 2022 Posts: 805 User: 159,650	QUOTE(awardinary @ Aug 5 2023, 10:31 PM) Looks like the site is now under construction until further notice. Glad I did not make a purchase, I hope others here are not waiting for orders... Yes I saw that. I’ve not ordered it. Something tells me it’s too good to be true. I’ve seen loads of similar retro games emulators advertised through Facebook offering 10,000 games but it’s impossible to verify independently whether the deals are genuine. I would be worried about being ripped off and either not getting the item or getting something which doesn’t do what it’s advertised to do.


awardinary View member profile	21st August 2023, 05:28 AM Post #10
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,286 User: 21,587	And now the website has been completely closed down, so yep it was 100% a scam. I hope nobody on BuzzJack parted money with them on there, I’m glad I didn’t.