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Bolognab:
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2007-08-19 04:48:44 pm
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I've heard that Super Metroid is a good game, and I want to play it! The problem is I don't have an SNES. Is there somewhere I can get it for computer? If that's illegal, nevermind.
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Azure:
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2007-08-19 04:52:07 pm
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You can, but it's illegal.
Bolognab:
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2007-08-19 05:02:13 pm
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So everyone here plays on SNES?...maybe I'll have to buy one  :|  If there's an emulator out there that isn't chalk full of viruses, please feel free to share though  Wink
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2007-08-19 05:11:44 pm
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Emulation is technically illegal, but that is not to say nobody uses it. For the record, emulation has a dedicated community which is not hostile in any way, which is not to say some emulation sites aren't dangerous. In the end, it's your decision as to whether it's ethical to play a game copied for your own purposes without giving money to the company which came up with it. People have decided both ways, and it's up to you how you'll act.

On a minimodding note: while discussion of emulation is allowed on these forums, we cannot post links to the sites. However, if you want to find roms, google is your friend.
Azure:
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2007-08-19 05:16:32 pm
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Or if you have a Wii, it comes out tomorrow on the Virtual Console.
Bolognab:
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2007-08-19 05:29:49 pm
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oh yeah i almost forgot! I think its 500 points, so that's 5 bucks right? I don't think I'll emulate, since it seems dangerous to download something free that usually costs money on the internet. I fear for my computer.
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2007-08-19 05:40:47 pm
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800 Wii Points. It'll be worth it though; originals are waaaay better than roms.
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2007-08-19 06:15:23 pm
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For the record, IMO Super Metroid would still be worth full prise (50-60 bucks) if I did not have it. Getting it for 8 is simply the best buy ever.
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2007-08-19 09:41:08 pm
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Quote from ducknerd:
Emulation is technically illegal

No, it's not. Only the ROMs are illegal (if you didn't make them yourself).
072:
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2007-08-19 09:46:51 pm
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Not if you delete them after 24 hours!
Bachus:
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2007-08-19 09:57:23 pm
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That is not (and never has been) true.  Copyright infringement is copyright infringement, it doesn't matter how long you infringe.

Of course, that could've been sarcasm, but it is so hard to tell on the 'net...
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2007-08-19 10:23:20 pm
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Pretty sure it was. ;P
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2007-08-20 02:17:25 am
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But of course some kid's gonna read that and think "oh okay so give me the ROM and I'm gonna delete it that day really please please please!"

Then three minutes later they're going to be mad that nobody responded. Not good for anyone, man.
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2007-08-21 02:19:04 pm
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Quote from Bolognab:
So everyone here plays on SNES?


:D

...yes.



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arkarian:
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2007-08-21 03:34:52 pm
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I actually play it on emu more than console, but that's only because I don't have my SNES hooked up and don't play much SM anyway. Perhaps I'll get it on VC.
Bolognab:
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2007-08-21 06:58:47 pm
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originals are waaaay better than roms.


Why, does it have better controls or graphics?
Azure:
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2007-08-21 07:50:29 pm
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Controller > Keyboard.
the wicked child:
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2007-08-21 08:00:00 pm
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Quote from Azure:
Controller > Keyboard.


This is true. However, one can spend $5-8 and get a USB controller that will work just as well.

In most cases there is little difference between playing an original and a ROM so long as you use a controller.

There are exceptions such as a bad ROM or not so good emulator, but I can't really remember any games I've played where I thought there was any drop off from the original.
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2007-08-22 03:56:12 am
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Shifty Leader
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There are also really crappy controllers. I had to perform surgery on my controller so that it actually functioned as a direction pad instead of an oldschool joystick. It used to be nearly impossible to hit only one direction. After the surgery, it's just a bit harder than the real thing.
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2007-08-22 01:18:46 pm
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There's no excuse to have a crappy controller, though-- the three best PC controllers in the world all cost under thirty usd:

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Tremere98:
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2007-08-22 04:57:22 pm
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This is what I'm using, albeit the EX version, which I can't find a pic of.  The built in fans are pretty cool, but don't make or break controller use.  If you like it, it may be best to snap it up fast, tho... it doesn't look like Nyko still makes PC stuff.

Edit: Found the EX.
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2007-08-23 06:44:25 pm
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But ROMs ARE legal.('xcept GBA/DS...)
SNES is abandomned (abandonware) and Super Metroid cartridge is fairly rare.
But if you have a wii, just play on the VC
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2007-08-23 07:02:56 pm
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Quote from sonic shadow:
But ROMs ARE legal.

No ROMs are legal unless you rip them yourself.
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2007-08-24 05:43:22 am
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Shifty Leader
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Are there different rules in different countries? It's been talked over several times around here, and each time it had been concluded that unless you dump the ROM yourself and don't share it, it is illegal. There had been people from different countries, but I don't recall anyone having a different regulation.
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2007-08-24 11:18:56 am
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Whoever enforces this law is not doing a good job of getting the word out.