Talk of Emulators - Good or Bad (Games Sections)

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Emulators. Recently, a member made a topic asking for help on one. Such as playing Ninty 64 games on the PSP. (or similar to this) This can lead to illegal activities, such as downloading these games and using them on incorrect systems.

More then once, Emulator topics have gone unnoticed. I was just wondering if they fall under the rule of 'Illegal Activities' or not.

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idk where they fall under the rules of this site, but im sure they arent approved by bjarne... or myself really... if you want to play the game, get the system, and get the game the way its meant to be played....

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N64 emulators and roms on PSP is illegal.

A PS1 emulator and games are not illegal on the PSP because Sony added the emulator and allows you to download games frmo their site or the Playstation Store.

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Of course, Legal Emulators are fine. Such ad DTC Emulators for Arena.

It’s just certain Emulators require you to even own the game before you can switch it over. so then it’s not illegal. Not all talk of Emulators is bad. However, as a precaution, asking for help on an emulator, where to find them, etc, should not be allowed.

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I agree. I’m just saying not all the emulator topics need to be moderated. It depends on what it’s about.

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Indeed. Supported emulators from the Dev or company itself are perfectly fine. Anything other then that is not allowed because of possible illegal activities.