Nintendo's legal team has clarified that the legality of emulators depends heavily on how they are used, as revealed in a recent statement addressing the ongoing debate around video game emulation. While the creation of emulators is generally considered legal under certain conditions, Nintendo emphasized that their use can cross into illegal territory depending on factors such as copyright infringement and circumvention of security measures.The statement comes amidst a broader crackdown on unauthorized emulation, including Nintendo's successful efforts to block the Steam release of the Dolphin emulator in 2023 and legal action against Yuzu in 2024. Nintendo's lawyers argue that

Nintendo’s legal team has clarified that the legality of emulators depends heavily on how they are used, as revealed in a recent statement addressing the ongoing debate around video game emulation.

  • Nima@leminal.spaceEnglish
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    2 years ago

    fuck the nintendo police. i’ve had enough of their bullshit and I hope a lot of others have as well.

    i dream of nintendo’s demise anymore.