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constructbreakdown · 10 months

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Made this PNG for emulator splashscreens. Use it however you like.

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retrogamingblog2 · 1 year

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posthumanwanderings · 1 year

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#literally me #rom hustler #roms #rom #emulation

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bro3256 · 1 year

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Emulation is not piracy and ROMs are not specifically for emulators

Whenever you see discussion regarding emulation, most of that discussion relates to acquiring ROM files in order to use said emulator. My issue with these discussions is that they tend to mix the concept of emulation and downloading ROMs as one contained thing when that's not the reality of things.

Emulation is a tool to be able to run software that was intended for specific hardware. ROMs in this context are digital copies of existing software. An emulator is simply one of the ways you can use these ROM files, but you can also use these ROMs elsewhere including the original hardware itself.

For older cartridge based consoles such as the Famicom and NES, you can use a flash cartridge such as the PowerPak or the Everdrive N8 in order to run these same ROMs like if it were an original cartridge. Loads of different flash cartridges have been made for various other consoles, and there are even similar solutions to disc based consoles such as the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and Dreamcast.

All of these accomplish the same goal of running digital copies of software in place of physical media. These in return are also tools to run these same ROMs. It's even easier for more modern consoles thanks to them having capabilities of storing digital games such as the PSP and Vita but especially the 3DS.

Of course if you don't own any original hardware then using an emulator is definitely the best option. Fact is that if your end goal is being able to play your favorite games, see what options are available to you both officially and unofficially. My rule of thumb is if a game you are trying to play is no longer being sold, then by all means do what you can to acquire a copy even if that means downloading it for free. At that point you must decide whether you still plan on using original hardware or stick with using an emulator.

You're picking which tool you want to use in order to play your game, both options accomplish the same goal though so its up to you to decide as to what works for you.

TL;DR: Emulation and ROMs are not the same thing. Emulation is a tool and ROMs exist as a way to use those tools which can also be used with flash cartridges, hardware modifications, and even homebrew tools.

#emulation #ROMs

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gwimgamer · 7 months

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Armored Core (PS1): Unleash the Power of Mech Warfare!

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Personal Note: Armored Core isn’t just a game; it’s a hardcore experience. Whether you’re piloting your mech on an emulator or console, the challenge extends far beyond the battlefield. Managing finances, fine-tuning equipment, and mastering controls all play a vital role in this intense world of mechanized combat. Strap in, pilot, and prepare for an immersive journey…

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#.bin #.cue #action #armored core #armored core 1 #article #Duck Station emulator #mech games #mecha action #Play Station 1 #PS1 #ps1 emulator game #ps1 game #PSX #roms #shooter

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retrogamechampion · 1 year

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Oh! Hey there, Tumblr. :D

I'm MadHatter, and I run "Retro Game Champion," a retro videogame preservation project where I hand-test the most complete and accurate romsets, put together soundtracks from old games that never had official releases, make collections of scans from related books, magazines, and other junk, and stream on Twitch.

I also run booths at various gaming and anime conventions with stations that feature bizarre titles from older systems, and I challenge folks to a match of Street Fighter III: Third Strike for prizes.

Thanks for stopping by! My official site has tons, tons, tons more stuff:

Wanna get to know me outside of all this gaming stuff? You can click this text to check out my primary blog.

#retro games #retro gaming #retro #videogames #video games #roms #emulators #emulation #preservation #digital hoarder #look i'm not the best at third strike but i will definitely give you a run for your money

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smbhax · 2 months

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Dumping PC Genjin 3 (PC Engine HuCard; JP version of TurboGrafx-16 "Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure" with a Sanni Cart Reader V5, and a PCE/TG-16 Adapter board, and running the dumped ROM in the emulator "ares" on PC.

Session: https://youtu.be/3Rvp4iV2Ls0

Had been trying to dump the prequel, PC Genjin 2 (JP version of "Bonk's Revenge"), but it turned out that card was just dead--wouldn't run in my PC Engine Duo-R, either. : PP (But it's okay, I've got Bonk's Revenge on the Gate of Thunder 3-in-one Turbo Duo Super CD-ROM. ^_ ^)

The 16 other cards I wanted to dump were fine, whew. I've only had one other HuCard die on me over the years.

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kurakurakura99 · 9 months

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Please please please please PLEASE. FUCK. DONT POST ABOUT WHERE YOU GET YOUR ROMS. DONT EVEN FUCKING SPEAK THE NAME. GOD FUCKING DAMNIT, THE FEDS CAN READ YOUR BLOG. It sucks that information has to be restricted like this but I've seen so many online archives and repositories shut down and I don't want to lose any more.

#I miss the Trove so much #Now I have to interact directly with 4chan to get my TTRPG books ;-;#ROMs #game preservation

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bit-b · 1 year

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Anti-piracy? Anti-emulator? Anti-consumer.

Disclaimer: I am NOT a lawyer. Do not take anything in this post as legal advice.

I just saw the promotion of a thing recently. For the sake of not inadvertently advertising their crap, I will not be naming who it was and/or what the product was that they were trying to push. I will say that it had to do with video game anti-piracy and emulation.

Lemme start out by saying that I avoid emulation whenever possible. I like playing my games the way they were intended to be played, on the consoles they were made for. In fact, people who follow me could probably vouch for the kind of crazy hurdles I've jumped through to pull off certain game streams.

Also, I DO NOT in any way endorse piracy. I'm a major advocate of paying for the content that you enjoy. If people don't pay for a group's work, that group won't have money. If they don't have money, they won't be able to do more work. Even if you wanna use a game or program a decade out of print, I still feel that it's a good gesture to own that product.

THAT SAID: EMULATION IS NOT PIRACY.

I can understand the confusion. After all, there are people online that host illegal copies of ripped games. And emulators have enabled people to be able to play those illegal rips without actually owning the game. It's easy to jump to the conclusion that every use of an emulator must be bad. In actuality, the emulators themselves are not illegal.

Pretty much all emulators out there are not based on the original code of the consoles. Emulation is possible due to years of 3rd-party tinkering and reverse-engineering to make certain games run on different systems.

So if you own the game, if you have the tools to rip said game, and if you use an emulator capable of playing that game on another device, then nothing was stolen. You're just choosing to play the game in a way that makes you happy.

It only becomes illegal if you choose to post those game files online for anyone to use. Because at that point, it can be argued that you're handing the files over to people that have not payed for the privilege to play. You would be denying the devs and publishers the right to profit from their work.But again, if you're not distributing content, no illegal actions are taking place.

So it makes me sad to see people look at emulation software and say "God, why do they let these kinds of tools exist?! Don't PIRATES use this software?? How is this allowed?!?" Because it tells me that people don't consider the context and intent of the use of these tools. It's like getting upset about hammers existing because some people have used hammers for murder.

For a different example, let's imagine that someone photocopied a card game, laminated them, and played with them in their swimming pool.

Now, imagine people complaining:

"Wait, you didn't scan those cards and print new ones to make those, did you?! That's a crime!!"

"You're not supposed to play card games in the pool!! It wasn't designed for that!!"

"Aren't you worried that the card manufacturers are gonna arrest and sue you?!"

"Don't you know they MAKE waterproof cards?! Why would you skirt around their official product?!"

And I say:

If any copies were made, it was only out of necessity for the tinkering process. Copies were not distributed to other people.

Just because a thing wasn't originally designed for something doesn't mean it CAN'T. If anything, showing that it's possible to make a thing do something it normally shouldn't is kind of interesting.

How is it illegal to take something you purchased and use it in a different way? You could buy a golf club and use it as a baseball bat. Should you be penalized for that?

Even if the product-maker makes the same kind of alternate product, what's forcing a person to use the official one over their own?

Like I said. DON'T pirate. Own your games and software. But I feel like people equate tools used by pirates as piracy itself. And that's not a fair judgement.

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Now, that's just the FIRST part. The second is the anti-piracy.

Like I said, devs need money. I want to support them in their profession. I want to own what they create. And I encourage everyone to pay for the things they use. But what I can't stand is this idea that software NEEDS extra anti-piracy built in. (outside of the anti-piracy measures already implemented in your game launcher) In my opinion, adding extra layers of anti-piracy does nothing but harm the end-user.

Pirates don't use software with all the security stuff built into it. They use CRACKED versions. It takes a little time for them to crack it. But once they do, they have full unlimited access.

Meanwhile, I've heard only a handful of cases where 3rd-party anti-piracy measures are removed by the developers after it's no longer necessary. This means that everyone who bought legitimate copies of the product will likely be forever locked down by these stupid extra measures. And this sends the paying customers through all sorts of hoops.

They might have to always tag a security server on startup.

They might have monitoring software running routine checks.

The processes in the background might sap precious PC resources that the end-users don't want taken up.

Depending on how the anti-piracy was implemented, it could cause stability issues for the software.

The only true benefit I've seen for 3rd-party anti-piracy is the guarantee that the devs and publishers will be making their sales during the first 2 weeks of a product's life. Even then, people have managed to crack certain anti-piracy within the first 2 days. So it's not even a full guarantee. This type of anti-piracy is completely one-sided on benefits. The customer doesn't get anything out of these security measures at all. If anything, the customer would benefit greatly from NOT having them.

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I've said it several times in this rant, but I really do want to see devs and publishers get their money. Especially when they've done a great job. I've just bought 2 games that just recently ditched their anti-piracy. But that's a privilege that I rarely give.

We live in an age where new experiences and tools are being made and released every single day. And thanks to this, I have a bounty of buying options available. I can easily pass on someone's product if I don't appreciate a company's distribution tactics. And I am more than happy to miss out on a fun experience if it means dealing with less bullcrap. And the more time that passes, the less relevant your product is.

I believe adding extra anti-piracy measures will only ruin your reputation. If you don't want to be consumer-friendly, I can easily find someone else that will. And don't you DARE be surprised when an up-and-coming developer blows past you, lacking all those shareholder-appeasing anti-piracy measures that you love so dearly.

#anti piracy #emulation #video games #roms #piracy

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psychaddilic · 1 year

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constructbreakdown · 21 days

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Attention Retro Gamers: Have you seen my splashscreens yet?

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the-corn-colonel · 1 year

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Does anyone have a ROM (or gameplay footage) of that one Goncharov NES game that did really poorly? It wasn’t the Bootleg one, it’s the officially licensed one.

#goncharov #nes #nintendo entertainment system #rom #roms

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rokostransgender · 10 months

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Fujitsu - FreeSoftware Collection 5

#fujitsu #computer software #freesoftware collection 5 #roms #cd rom #shareware #fm towns #1992

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gwimgamer · 5 months

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"Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles - Unleash the Vampire Hunter Within: Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. In the shadows of gothic castles, amid the wails of the undead, and under the looming presence of Count Dracula himself, the battle between good and evil rages on. In “Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles” for the PSP, players are beckoned to take up the whip, face dark forces, and navigate the labyrinthine corridors of Dracula’s lair. This iconic title, developed…