F5F Stay Refreshed Software PC Gaming Discussing emulators means exploring their features and uses.

Discussing emulators means exploring their features and uses.

Discussing emulators means exploring their features and uses.

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Frost_Pvp017
Member
225
11-11-2023, 10:33 AM
#1
You're unsure about the legality of playing old game ROMs. It depends on the country and the specific game. In many places, using outdated ROMs for older consoles like NES or SNES can be considered copyright infringement unless you have permission. There are some legal ways to obtain ROMs, such as through licensed re-releases, archival projects, or purchasing them from authorized sellers. Always check local laws and respect intellectual property rights.
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Frost_Pvp017
11-11-2023, 10:33 AM #1

You're unsure about the legality of playing old game ROMs. It depends on the country and the specific game. In many places, using outdated ROMs for older consoles like NES or SNES can be considered copyright infringement unless you have permission. There are some legal ways to obtain ROMs, such as through licensed re-releases, archival projects, or purchasing them from authorized sellers. Always check local laws and respect intellectual property rights.

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DRGNdragsYT
Senior Member
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11-11-2023, 12:05 PM
#2
Its illegal....No legal way of doing it.. Just do it..lol
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DRGNdragsYT
11-11-2023, 12:05 PM #2

Its illegal....No legal way of doing it.. Just do it..lol

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man577
Junior Member
9
11-12-2023, 07:19 AM
#3
The only method to purchase ROMs legally is by acquiring the cart and downloading the ROM yourself.
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man577
11-12-2023, 07:19 AM #3

The only method to purchase ROMs legally is by acquiring the cart and downloading the ROM yourself.

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renliff
Member
240
11-12-2023, 08:00 AM
#4
If you do it Nintendo will send in hired help to take your place and hand you over to the FBI for questioning about your wrongdoing. No way, people always end up facing legal consequences unless they make it public or sell it. It happens all the time.
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renliff
11-12-2023, 08:00 AM #4

If you do it Nintendo will send in hired help to take your place and hand you over to the FBI for questioning about your wrongdoing. No way, people always end up facing legal consequences unless they make it public or sell it. It happens all the time.

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ItzWillGuy
Member
222
11-23-2023, 10:19 AM
#5
it's not illegal if nobody owns the rights to it. or if the license to distribute was never renewed. but then shit hit the fan This is why most ROMs are legal up until nintendo started re-licensing the shit out of them.
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ItzWillGuy
11-23-2023, 10:19 AM #5

it's not illegal if nobody owns the rights to it. or if the license to distribute was never renewed. but then shit hit the fan This is why most ROMs are legal up until nintendo started re-licensing the shit out of them.

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dragonfan96
Junior Member
4
11-26-2023, 01:34 PM
#6
You can verify renewal status by contacting the provider directly or checking your account details for renewal confirmation.
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dragonfan96
11-26-2023, 01:34 PM #6

You can verify renewal status by contacting the provider directly or checking your account details for renewal confirmation.

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Wixxgriffel
Member
191
12-09-2023, 08:01 AM
#7
What titles aren't claimed? It doesn't really matter—I steal all of them. Haha!
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Wixxgriffel
12-09-2023, 08:01 AM #7

What titles aren't claimed? It doesn't really matter—I steal all of them. Haha!

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TitanJR
Member
65
12-10-2023, 06:37 AM
#8
All ROMs you download are against the law unless you purchase the original game and distribute the ROM yourself.
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TitanJR
12-10-2023, 06:37 AM #8

All ROMs you download are against the law unless you purchase the original game and distribute the ROM yourself.

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my_Crafts
Member
57
12-10-2023, 07:13 AM
#9
If it's from Nintendo, chances are it's been updated recently—probably a few years ago or even last year. Most non-Nintendo ROMs remain legal because companies avoid spending much on projects with little return. Nintendo might learn from this approach.
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my_Crafts
12-10-2023, 07:13 AM #9

If it's from Nintendo, chances are it's been updated recently—probably a few years ago or even last year. Most non-Nintendo ROMs remain legal because companies avoid spending much on projects with little return. Nintendo might learn from this approach.

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Cutie_Kitcat
Senior Member
644
12-27-2023, 04:17 AM
#10
its illegal to download/emulate them, but theres a very odd grey zone. in some places you're theoretically allowed to make a copy for personal usage. so if you pull that trough (almost pulling TPB-style loopholes here...) my iso i pulled from my GTA vice city stories disk isnt illegal, but i am not allowed to emulate it.
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Cutie_Kitcat
12-27-2023, 04:17 AM #10

its illegal to download/emulate them, but theres a very odd grey zone. in some places you're theoretically allowed to make a copy for personal usage. so if you pull that trough (almost pulling TPB-style loopholes here...) my iso i pulled from my GTA vice city stories disk isnt illegal, but i am not allowed to emulate it.

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