I have a buddy across the border in Mexico that runs a store,

You don't declare that.

>>1219304
i remember if it was less than $500 or some shit you didnt have to declare it while flying back into america

>>1219304
Yes, OP. It is in fact illegal to be in possession of bootlegged copyright infringed or intellectual property that is burned whatever that you didn't legally buy, because it's illegal in Mexico too to pirate. It appears as if you are trafficking it when you take it across borders.
https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime/piracy-ip-theft
https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/fighting-film-thieves

Unwrap it and tell the guy you just bought this rare game at a mexican store for 20$

If you've never crossed the border and will purposely lie to him about your visit to Mexico, the guy will probably smell it a mile away. The worst that can then happen is the guy asks you to pull to the aide so they search your whole car

>>1219312
The game is legally bought, I will receive a proper receipt from the store.

I am not legally responsible for a store breaking street dates.

>>1219309
Can someone verify this? I'm seeing mixed results on this.

>>1219316
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/rules-crossborder-shopping-between-canada-usa-110063.html

This implies you can bring back up to 200 bucks worth of goods for a short visit from canada, I assume the same applies to Mexico.