From the text for the article, it doesn't make a backup of the game - it is more or less a physical emulator. If you used it to make a backup, it would probably be a legal gray (personally, I don't see an issue as long as it wasn't distributed).
Morally, I think it is fine. If you own the games, you should be able to enjoy them however you wish (as long as it doesn't prevent people from buying them - although the only way to get classic carts like that is used). You've bought the rights to use the program, and this is one way to use it.
@The people talking about 3DS VC SNES (wow that is a mouthful) - Nintendo could easily pull it off. The 3DS has more processing power than the DS, and the DS was able to emulate the SNES I believe.
sigh of relief I most definatly will buy the 3DS when it is out and I have the money. I wouldn't have even considered buying one if they hadn't had this.
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Re: Marth's Fire Emblem: Awakening DLC Debut Confirmed
DLC should be additional content - don't create the game JUST for DLC.
Re: SEGA, Capcom and Namco Bandai Tease 3DS Project
Crossover project started by three game makers for a mystery game.
Re: Kingdom Hearts 3D Director Promises 35 Hour Campaign
TRON. I can't wait for the Tron Legacy level.
I do hope they include an original Tron level too
Re: Review: Zuma's Revenge (DSiWare)
Or you could pick up Magnetica for $5 used at Gamestop
Re: Pokémon Champion Stripped of Title After Hotel Incident
@CanWizard "this kind of crap" O I see what you did there. That kinda stunk.
Re: First Impressions: Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! (3DS eShop)
"Fairway to heaven"
How long have you been waiting to use that one?
Re: Spanish Pokémon Team Disgraced
This is a crappy story. That really stinks.
Re: This is Meloetta, Pokémon Number 648
@edhe NIGHTMARES. Ugh...
Re: Mario Kart 7 Mobile App Makes Kart Combos Clearer
Might buy it if it were cheaper.
Re: Ten Minutes of Kingdom Hearts 3D Footage Inside
TRON! fhjdskh Day one purchase for me.
Re: Exclusive: SpeedX 3D Racing to 3DS eShop
The Android version is fun. This will need to be around $3 or $4 for a purchase by me though.
Re: Turn Your Retro Cartridges Into ROMS, Legally
I don't see a reason that it would be illegal.
From the text for the article, it doesn't make a backup of the game - it is more or less a physical emulator. If you used it to make a backup, it would probably be a legal gray (personally, I don't see an issue as long as it wasn't distributed).
Morally, I think it is fine. If you own the games, you should be able to enjoy them however you wish (as long as it doesn't prevent people from buying them - although the only way to get classic carts like that is used). You've bought the rights to use the program, and this is one way to use it.
@The people talking about 3DS VC SNES (wow that is a mouthful) - Nintendo could easily pull it off. The 3DS has more processing power than the DS, and the DS was able to emulate the SNES I believe.
Re: Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
How much is it in Japan?
Re: Out Now: Nintendo 3DS Ambassador GBA Games (Australia)
-Casts a jealous glance-
Re: Chicago, Mario is Coming to See You Too
Should start right about now...
Re: We Like These Tiny Pinball Tables and Arcade Cabinets
Oh. My. Word. Tron cabinet<3
Re: Super Mario 3D Land
PreOrdered Today
Re: Sonic Generations Still On Course for Release Next Month
You mean 2012?
Re: Review: Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion (3DS)
Wait it says online play on its site?
Re: NES Ambassador Games for North America Available Now
@Alex_C it will take a few hours/days.
In other news YAY! Nintendo early is not what I would expect.
Re: Amoebattle
I might have to buy more points.
Re: SEGA, Aksys and Konami All Use Permanent 3DS Save Data Too
Used games are a form of recycling. These people will destroy the earth one cart at a time
Re: Nintendo Originally Intended Steel Diver to Surface on DSiWare
I love the demo from 2004 - quite fun.
Re: Review: Escape Trick: The Secret of Rock City Prison (DSiWare)
@abgar #Winning
Anyway, I was interested in it too, but I guess I won't get it unless others say its really good.
Re: There's a Touch of Virtual On to this New DSiWare Game
500 Points? That looks too pretty for 500 points. Although I probably wouldn't buy it for 800, I would for 500 (if it gets good reviews)
Re: n-Space Has Three 3DS Games Up its Spacious Sleeves
Pretty Tron Evolution n-Space logo
Re: Review: 5-in-1 Mahjong (DSiWare)
Wow, if I buy an 800 Point Game this is what Im going to spend my last 200 on.
Re: 3DS Game Cases Look to be More Environmentally Friendly
@Token Girl The manuals are barely anything anymore already. A lot of games are one or two pages for the manuals now @_@
Re: Pucca Noodle Rush
Please don't be a whole series like Domo @_@
Re: Twisting and Matching 3D Objects Comes to DSiWare
Not a bad idea, but I wouldn't buy it. Seems like a Warioware microgame on steroids.
Re: Live Out Your Glory Days on January 17th for 200 Points
I haven't bought a DSiWare game for a long time.
This is going to break that streak. I am a big fan of the Odenis DSiWare games.
Re: Ubisoft Sticks It to Michael Jackson: The Experience DS Pirates
LOL! That is awesome, although someone is gonna make a patch eventually
Re: Miniature Mario Kart Course Will Bring a Smile to Your Face
Now for them to learn to drive an RC
Re: Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
PLEASE have Space Paranoids as a level...
Re: Get Strategic on DSiWare with Glory Days - Tactical Defense
@Sylverstone I noticed that too.
Re: Get Strategic on DSiWare with Glory Days - Tactical Defense
AWESOME! I love tower defense games, and I love Pop Island. I am going to get this.
Olivier Denis, you are a genius.
Re: Sleep Clock: Record and Analyse Your Sleep Patterns
I think Mr. Sheep may sway me to buy this when it comes out in the US. xD
Re: Review: PHYSIO FUN Balance Training (WiiWare)
Better score than Discolight
Re: Nordcurrent Joins the Monster Buster Club on DSiWare
@Iz2010 Would you rather have Hannah Montana x]
Re: Yes, You Can Transfer DSiWare to 3DS
sigh of reliefI most definatly will buy the 3DS when it is out and I have the money. I wouldn't have even considered buying one if they hadn't had this.Now to hear the limitations...
Re: Review: My Exotic Farm (DSiWare)
All the fun of cleaning up crap without the smell!
Re: Review: Rhythm Core Alpha (DSiWare)
@ Jedi and grumble
It is pretty good. And jedi, you can keep a save on the SD card and keep multiple ones on the computer
Re: Review: Rhythm Core Alpha (DSiWare)
It is sad that the timing of the release was right before Rytmik.
Re: First Impressions: myNotebook Pearl, Carbon and Tan
Please please have left hand mode
_That totally ruined the first mynotebook apps.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th August 2010 (North America)
@13 Only if there is a DSiWare Terminator game
Re: Enjoy Your Massage!
@JeffFury LOL That was the funniest comment Ive seen on NL I think!
Re: Review: Crystal Monsters (DSiWare)
I enjoy this. Nice differences from Pokemon that they do have. The combo meter sometimes has me poke the screen way to hard with the stylus though xD
Re: Shake to the Rhythm Core Alpha on Monday
Soooo spending my left over 500 Points on this (providing the reviews are decent)
Re: Rhythm Core Alpha
Soooo spending my left over 500 Points on this (providing the reviews are decent)
Re: Review: Discolight (DSiWare)
OMG I WANT THIS. xD