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Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - StrikeHedgehog - 09-08-2015
So I've been reading about ripping models from video games.A lot of the people I've talked to said I would have to download the ROMs online.I decided to read up on Nintendo's policy on ROMs and emulators.Apparently, it is illegal to download a ROM offline, even if you own a physical copy of that game.Is this true?
RE: Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - Kriven - 09-08-2015
Yes, it is.
You are legally entitled to create your own back-up for personal use, not to download somebody else's.
RE: Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - StrikeHedgehog - 09-08-2015
So if i used homebrew to create my own backup, thats legal.
Using someone elses backup online is illegal.
Is that what im getting at?
RE: Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - Kriven - 09-08-2015
You got it.
RE: Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - StrikeHedgehog - 09-08-2015
So how wud i get my backup from my disk?
RE: Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - Helmo - 09-08-2015
Look up a tutorial on youtube there are plenty of ways.
RE: Downloading ROMs online is illegal? - Vipershark - 09-08-2015
Depends on the system/console.
The Wii for example has a disk ripper homebrew program you can use.
Other consoles like the DS or 3DS might have homebrew cartridge dumpers or you might need specialized hardware to dump the roms.
"But if that's the case and you need all this special stuff to get roms without it being illegal, how do so many people get roms?"
I think you can figure that answer out easily enough.
Gonna lock this thread here. If you have specific questions about dumping games a particular console, feel free to make a new thread.