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[The_Mike]

the objectively correct answer is that emulation is not piracy. answering yes shows either extreme ignorance or a lack of intelligence.
and that's just objectively the truth.

Seems like you set your expectations too high when debating with rofif

 

[PlayStaytion]

Nope, it's about self esteem and supporting what you love.

 

[Soodanim]

I am astounded that so far 17% have said yes when it's objectively not the case.

Two groups overlapping doesn't mean two things are the same thing. I don't care how much overlap there is, one is not equivalent to the other.

 

[Mayar]

No, if it is used purely for youself and for saving games. I am a collector, and I collect games, and I use emulation. There are many reasons for this, it is not always possible to take physical copies with you, the price of some games (especially retro) is such that sometimes you think 10 times whether it is worth inserting it into the console at all, ect. The picture changes completely at the very moment when Emulation begins to be used for commercial gain and sales, and this is exactly the moment when the problem arises.

 

[Senua]

I am astounded that so far 17% have said yes when it's objectively not the case.

Two groups overlapping doesn't mean two things are the same thing. I don't care how much overlap there is, one is not equivalent to the other.

Weirdo corp worshippers

 

[Fabieter]

Technically its not but its used as piracy more than people like to admit.

 

[GymWolf]

Not if you have the original copy.

Without the original copy is the same as pirating, you are not paying to play something.

 

[Fabieter]

Not if you have the original copy.

Without the original copy is the same as pirating, you are not paying to play something.

For some emulator you have to rip your own bios and games for it to be legal.

Some emulation do not need a bios but if they do you ain't allowed to download it.

 

[GymWolf]

For some emulator you have to rip your own bios and games for it to be legal.

Some emulation do not need a bios but if they do you ain't allowed to download it.

I guess i was talking about my perception of legality and not the actual law.

If i own the game i should be able to do the fuck i want with it even if not strictly legal, but laws are laws so i guess it is still techically illegal with some games.

 

[near]

I am astounded that so far 17% have said yes when it's objectively not the case.

Two groups overlapping doesn't mean two things are the same thing. I don't care how much overlap there is, one is not equivalent to the other.

The thing is most people here aren't talking about emulation in its broad use. They're not thinking of the emulation M2 uses to port retro games or NSO or PS3's PS1 emulation capacity. They're specifically referring to publicly available purpose built emulation software, designed to mimic video game consoles.

Fan made emulation is supposedly designed for accessibility and preservation, but as many have discussed here, very few use it to dump their own games. Which is why emulation and piracy are synonymous for a lot of people.

 

[Fabieter]

I guess i was talking about my perception of legality and not the actual law.

If i own the game i should be able to do the fuck i want with it even if not strictly legal, but laws are laws so i guess it is still techically illegal with some games.

You are right but there are always products with restrictions.

Look up your restrictions if you buy into Buggati or Ferrari and those are really fucking expensive.

 

[Kenpachii]

Emulation isn't piracy, dunno how this is even a question.