Making Replacement Game Labels for N64, GB, GBA, etc.

In this video I try my hand at making replacement game labels on a few old cartridges. I was very happy with these results and it is a zero cost option for many. If your games have missing stickers / labels or they are badly damaged, this one is for you-- Let me know if you try making your own game labels!
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#fantasticquack #nintendo64 #gamelabels

[@FantasticQuack]

I'm a big fan of how simple this process is and a lot of you may already have all materials needed to do it yourself. Finally an easy solution to missing/damaged game labels we didn't take care of as children! If you try this out, please let me know how it goes! P.S. I can't find part info on the 2-sided tape I'm using (came from some scrap pile or something). Here is the cheapest equivalent I could find that should work just as well: www.scrapbook.com/store/uc-adh-2705.html?

[@lexpinkmoon]

very handy, especially for just using stuff you've probably already got lying around! as a graphic designer myself, i'll add a few points: - glossy adhesive paper you can print on is out there and isn't too expensive if you're just looking to replace a few labels. i've even seen some with holo foil patterns that look very similar to some games that use those (pokemon emerald comes to mind, for example). just make sure your printer is actually compatible with those (inkjet vs. laser printer, for example) so you don't go and ruin your printer - for high-quality labels, it's a good idea to set your image file to at least 300 dpi and its color mode to CMYK rather than RGB. RGB is used for electronic images; CMYK is for print - if you're graphically inclined, you may want to touch up any images you found to remove scuff marks, improve color accuracy, etc (and it also helps to do a few test prints!). or, heck, maybe try to recreate it entirely if you're wanting to do that! it all depends on how accurate you want it to be and how confident you feel with this sort of thing

[@FantasticQuack]

Exactly, the whole point was you can do it with stuff pretty much everyone has on hand. Thanks for the helpful info!

[@AnimeChatReviews]

I use a cricut machine to cut out my labels for those looking for a really accurate cut. You can also use sticker paper if you have a decent printer just make sure the DPI settings are high enough, then either run it through a cricut or cut it normally from there.

[@FantasticQuack]

Sounds like a sweet set-up, would love to see your results!

[@DogosDogHouse]

Just did this today! Worked great and loved the idea of adding the "reproduction label." Thanks

[@FantasticQuack]

Happy to help!

[@megoobuh]

This video is suuuuper helpful! Been looking at putting some digital titles on carts but couldn’t figure out how to print out the labels I designed, and this is a genius idea!

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad to hear it helped you out, cheers!

[@SunChaserEUC]

Just wanted to say I appreciate you giving the measurements and how to do it on the computer. I know it’s simple, but that’s when it’s the most difficult for me. Was sure where to change it so it prints at certain millimeters.

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad it was helpful for you!

[@davidcataldo5214]

came here only because i needed the Gameboy repplacement stricker's size, i ended with basically a gold fountain ! thanks a lot, you using Inkscape was even better, that's the same software that I use on my little business, you're awesome.

[@FantasticQuack]

Love Inkscape, every graphic on my channel is made using it. Glad you enjoyed and you are awesome for watching! Cheers

[@Phoenixwizard77]

Tried this method, and it worked for me for my childhood copy of Mario Land 2. The corners of my logo turned out crappy due to dull scissors, but it still looks way nicer than before. Thanks. (Now I'm subbed)

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad to hear it and glad to have you here! Cheers

[@sterlingsilver8148]

Thank you so much!!! Gonna make a replica label for one of my old games.

[@FantasticQuack]

Have fun!

[@sterlingsilver8148]

@@FantasticQuack Thanks!

[@Odolwa2]

If it makes anyone feel better, Shantae GBC with a replaced label (noted in the item description) still sold for $1100, and that game as is still goes from anywhere between $800 - 1500 with original label. Label away my friends, make games live again! If you want an as close to original appearance, use photoshop's "surface blur" with a radius of about 5 - 7, and thresh of 15-20 (play around with it). If ya don't got PS, well.. yar har matey ;) Epson uses, vivid setting on normal paper, check your nozzles and alignment before you print. If you're using LD Sticker paper (glossy highly recommended), use the Photo Paper Glossy setting, and yes, please LAMINATE (with packing tape) your already glossy stickers, otherwise your labels will rub off. Happy labeling.

[@FantasticQuack]

These are cool tips! I don't have PS right now but might have to come back to this next time I'm interested to make labels.

[@macb5707]

Gran trabajo... me encanto lo simple y sencillo de hacer etiquetas thank you 😃👍🏻

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad you liked the video!

[@KilianOlen]

Awesome video. Short and straight to the point. What type of double-sided adhesive did you use?

[@FantasticQuack]

It's a 3M double sided tape, unfortunately don't have the exact part number. Here is a cheaper equivalent that should work just as well: www.scrapbook.com/store/uc-adh-2705.html?

[@cranf]

Use the coverproject for 1:1 image quality scans of games and import it to photoshop and use the cmyk colorspace and set the dpi to 300 and the prints should look close to the original. A cricut machine also helps accurately cut it to size

[@FantasticQuack]

Good tips, you can take this as far as you want for sure, just wanted to show a basic approach with equipment/software almost everybody has already or can obtain cheaply.

[@snoyuii]

Thanks im not gonna use this to restore games but im thinking of getting an r4 card for ds and making a custom label for it

[@FantasticQuack]

Nice I hope it turns out cool!

[@xXAngel2DSXx]

Awesome what are the sizes of the Nintendo switch cartridge labels?

[@FantasticQuack]

Sorry I haven't measured them as I haven't done this for switch games yet!

[@InFiNiTeO7]

The only problem I have is the resizing issue, I try to bring it down to the needed dimensions, the quality severely drops. Any ideas how to get around that?

[@robiocraft2383]

Use a vector based graphics editing software or I think the key is to change the scale only when in the printing stage. dont change the resolution before that.

[@FantasticQuack]

Are you using Inkscape?

[@ssbzark5091]

great video really.

[@FantasticQuack]

Glad you think so!

[@Gameboy_1992]

What about normal editors? I want to print them on a normal printer. Even tho I told you the messurment for [Pal] snes games, im still curious

[@FantasticQuack]

What does "normal editor" mean? If you're talking about how to size the image properly for your printer using something other than inkscape, you could research how to do that based on the software you're using-- or do some trial and error by printing samples with different settings of just the outline (to minimize ink waste) until you get it right.

[@frankiebloodshed2ndchannel]

Is it really that easy? That's amazing!

[@FantasticQuack]

Yeah man!

[@Spiderpig865]

This is a genius and cheap way to make labels. I am going use this for James Lambert's port of portal 64

[@FantasticQuack]

Hope they turn out well, cheers!

[@miguelcabal35]

Hi! What is the size of label for Gameboy Advance Cartridge?

[@FantasticQuack]

1:12 is where I show all the dimensions

[@dakotajoseph2821]

Anyone know what the sticker size is for GBC Pokemon Pinball?

[@FantasticQuack]

I have not run into that one before! Have you opened it up to inspect the switch? If you bought it second-hand someone may have been working on it before. If everything seems normal I would recommend cleaning the switch or replacing it as a first step.

[@TheSlothFilms]

Anybody know the measurements for a nds / 3ds cartridge label?

[@FantasticQuack]

You can get a cheap micrometer and check it yourself--that's what I did for all these labels. If I had a copy of that game I'd let you know but unfortunately do not.

[@nikolaluka7528]

Can u Tell What exactly do you use for removing this Label?

[@FantasticQuack]

Usually use goo gone for stickers

[@commandokittykitty726]

Reproduction label?? I preffer Quack label!!

[@FantasticQuack]

Next time!

[@SloshifyShorts]

Hello ​@@FantasticQuack! I love your videos so much but i have a question. Do you know the size of a ds cartridge label by chance?

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

honestly doesnt look that bad for normal paper and tape! Perhaps try some special printer paper and do a comparison?

[@FantasticQuack]

I wasn't sure how it would turn out at first but I was impressed myself! With photo paper I still feel like I'd need to protect it with tape but the initial print quality might look nicer.

[@ppprime98K]

Yo you can still have room for improvements, there are pages that offers high quality scans of labels and even box art. I discovered The Cover Project, don't have everything but they have labels for most popular games. I think his error was to take regular photos from google, you can but change the settings to show the highest resolution images. Source: A lot of experiments after watching this video.

[@nahueldasouza8464]

Size for nintenso ds carts?

[@FantasticQuack]

Haven't done one yet so I don't have it

[@theentertainmentman694]

What the label size for the N64?

[@FantasticQuack]

The answer is in the video

[@theentertainmentman694]

@@FantasticQuack what time?

[@Gameboy_1992]

What abot snes labels? Edit: the mesurments are 102mm×35mm

[@FantasticQuack]

Thanks, haven't had to do this for SNES yet!

[@Gameboy_1992]

@@FantasticQuack Well, i used the same software as you, and it was to small on paper. Would be nice if you could give the messurments for the eu snes cartridges, as enev tho these ones are right, they are small ob paper.

[@FantasticQuack]

@@Gameboy_1992 I had no snes games needing labels which is why it was not included in the video. The measurements I did include worked well for me. You can see exactly how they fit in the video. Make sure your printer settings aren't stretching/ shrinking them somehow.

[@chvgcharts]

For better results download and use the original label. Screenshotting a poor quality compressed jpg image someone has taken of their cartridge just isn't gonna cut it if you want it to look as good as possible.

[@FantasticQuack]

This is implied. If you want it to look as good as possible you wouldn't be using regular printer paper and packaging tape either.

[@sony4ever93nyc3]

Do you sell labels

[@FantasticQuack]

Nah, there are plenty of places that do and are better quality than the basic printer + packing tape for pretty cheap. The point of this is to be able to do it yourself with common items and decent results eapecially if you only need a small qty of labels

[@sony4ever93nyc3]

@@FantasticQuack do you know where or what website

[@Spiderpig865]

@@sony4ever93nyc3 Etsy