Nintendo Admits Emulators Are Technically Legal, But Developers Still Tread Carefully
2025-01-16
A top Nintendo executive admitted that emulators are technically legal. However, emulators that circumvent a console's technical protection measures, reproduce copyrighted programs, or direct users to pirated content are illegal. Nintendo's previous aggressive actions against several emulator projects may now be explained by this statement, highlighting their focus on protecting developers and copyrights.
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