Seller says Sega used UK police to reclaim discarded rare Nintendo games and dev kits

A UK seller of rare video games unexpectedly found himself subject to a police raid. According to Time Extension, the individual purchased Nintendo dev kits and games that a closed Sega office disposed of. He now claims that Sega unlawfully used London officers to recover the property.

The collection includes prototypes for Sega titles for Nintendo consoles like the DS, 2DS, 3DS, and Game Boy Advance. Accompanying the games are dev kits for several of the systems. The seller, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the assortment from a removals worker for approximately £10,000.

After an arrest on a charge of money laundering, the collector was set free. The officers failed to clarify whether Sega threw the collection out by accident or believed it was stolen. The seller found it suspicious that only some items, including the developer tools, were missing from his residence.

He also found irregularities with the warrant, which mentions “Representatives from SEGA” as participants. The evidence leads him to believe the seizure was illegal. Despite numerous attempts to reach a resolution, the company has ignored all requests. He fears that Sega has already destroyed the valuable Nintendo dev kits.

Uncovering the truth behind the Sega UK raid

Some gamers believe Sega is trying to cover up its own recklessness. Nintendo usually expects companies to return its dev kits after a reasonable period of time. With older consoles like the 3DS, it’s unlikely that the gaming giant is still searching for the tools. Even so, Sega may worry that it could face repercussions if the goods end up on the open market.

The seller hopes that media attention will force Sega to comment on the raid or reveal the location of the materials. For now, critics view it as an example of a corporation conspiring with authorities to trample on consumer rights.