A New York man finds himself in legal trouble after allegedly selling over $2 million worth of counterfeit Nintendo and Pokemon products. If convicted, the man could face significant jail time for selling these fake Nintendo consoles and accessories.

Nintendo Switch Console

“Game consoles are big business,” and unfortunately, counterfeits are produced to deceive consumers in this industry. Translation: Game consoles represent a vast market, and consequently, there are many counterfeit products targeting unsuspecting customers.

Legal Issues for the Nintendo Counterfeiter

A significant number of individuals fell victim to the fake products sold online. According to complaints from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office (via CBS), a man named Isaac Lapidus from New York has pleaded not guilty to charges of trademark counterfeiting and conspiracy. Lapidus was found to be selling these products on Amazon as a third-party seller, leading to numerous returns from dissatisfied customers.

Fake Nintendo Console

After investigating customer complaints, a Nintendo official inspected returned items, confirming they were all counterfeit and not genuine Nintendo products. The rejected items included Nintendo Switch docks, adapters, and Pokemon GO Plus devices.

Following the identification of these illicit products, authorities examined Lapidus’s warehouse, which was filled with counterfeit merchandise. If found guilty, he faces a potential 15-year prison sentence, and the investigation continues with other products from the warehouse under scrutiny.

Fake Nintendo Docks

Unfortunately, counterfeit cases related to Nintendo and Pokemon products have surged in 2025. Italian authorities recently uncovered a counterfeiting ring and seized $50 million in counterfeit retro games. As fake products vary widely, gamers should always inspect potential purchases thoroughly, remembering that if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.