Emulators!!!

[TroyBoyK]

I actually recently got introduced to emulators! I now can play all my old Pokemon games! Does anyone else just absolutely love emulators???

[Rayquaza]

Playing pokemon games on emulators, or any copyrighted game for that matter is illegal.
I used to think, like many people, if you own the game, you can use a ROM, but as a matter of fact, we cant.
There is a good deal of misinformation on the Internet regarding the backup/archival copy exception. It is not a "second copy" rule and is often mistakenly cited for the proposition that if you have one lawful copy of a copyrighted work, you are entitled to have a second copy of the copyrighted work even if that second copy is an infringing copy. The backup/archival copy exception is a very narrow limitation relating to a copy being made by the rightful owner of an authentic game to ensure he or she has one in the event of damage or destruction of the authentic. Therefore, whether you have an authentic game or not, or whether you have possession of a Nintendo ROM for a limited amount of time, i.e. 24 hours, it is illegal to download and play a Nintendo ROM from the Internet.

Source (http://www.nintendo.com/corp/legal.jsp)

[Ambrosia]

For all the bashing that just took place in this tiny thread I am going to tell you all, enough of it. I'm handing out infractions like candy, so keep it nice.

[Jupiter]

i also like candy.

but i dont play with emulators.

[Aves]

I love emulators for old games. Except N64 games, those things don't work on a keyboard.

Playing pokemon games on emulators, or any copyrighted game for that matter is illegal.
I used to think, like many people, if you own the game, you can use a ROM, but as a matter of fact, we cant.


Source (http://www.nintendo.com/corp/legal.jsp)

While the former use of language from the OP was highly unnecessary, I must say, who gives a fuck? Seriously. That is all.

[TroyBoyK]

I love emulators for old games. Except N64 games, those things don't work on a keyboard.



While the former use of language from the OP was highly unnecessary, I must say, who gives a fuck? Seriously. That is all.

Thanks buddy. Agreed!

[TheMatrix]

For most games that I play, I have the corresponding system. Unless you consider Wine (http://www.winehq.org/) an emulator that fits your criteria, which can sometimes be useful.