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After shutting down several popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation is legal
(www.androidauthority.com)
this post was submitted on 16 Jan 2025
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Repeal the DMCA. One of the worst pieces of legislation ever passed.
while were at it, let's get rid of copyright and IP law altogether
Yes, this wasn't an admission because it's a well-known fact that is not inconsistent with Nintendo's earlier actions. The headline is deceptive and people don't read the article. The article itself contains no new information and it is only worth reading for someone who has been deceived by the headline and needs to be set straight by the same people who wrote the deceptive headline. It's click bait that shouldn't exist.
Nintendo used to have a page on emulation on their website incorrectly claiming that it was always illegal and all emulators had solely been created to enable piracy. This new claim is not compatible with their previous action of having that page.
Is it possible to emulate without bypassing encryption?
In theory, it's possible for games that don't use encryption. None of which are official Switch games.
I don't recall finding any encryption on the NES.