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No. You cannot legally download a ROM image even if you own the game. While US copyright law does permit a backup of most media (providing you make the backup yourself), the verdict of the Atari vs. JS&A lawsuit would indicate that video game cartridges are non-volatile and are thus not permitted to be duplicated, even for personal use. Also, if the game has any form of copyright protection on it, copying it would be a violation of the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
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Is it legal to burn xbox games?
Technically, yes it is legal. What people don't seem to realize is that the only thing that doesn't allow it is the xbox terms. The U.S. law states that you are allowed to burn it if you own the original copy. If you don't own the original copy, there is no law that says it is illegal or legal. Therefore, it is safe as far as legal issues go. The only consequence you may face is getting banned on xbox live which only happens if you burned a game incorrectly which almost never happens. I have been burning xbox games for years and have never run into any trouble.
Can you play game add ons without owning the game?
No, not usually. Mostly, you need to own the core game. There are some episodes of games that you can play without owning the original, but they are separate games, not add-ons.
Where can you download video game BIOS files?
Downloading BIOS files from the internet for video games is illegal.The only legal way to download BIOS files is to dump it from your own video game console.
Can you use the god cards on Yu-Gi-Oh enternal duelists soul?
No, it is specifically stated in the game "This is not able to play". They do not have effects of their own and retain their original lores.
Where can one make their own Yu-Gi-Oh cards?
You can not physically make your own YuGiOh cards that are legal to use in any sort of game. However, you can make your own gag cards for comical reasons. Instructables has a tutorial on how to make them using an image search.
How and can you download super Mario 64 DS on your computer?
You can, there are several websites where you can download ROMs. Unfortunately, if you don't own the game, it isn't legal.
Download Zelda link to the past?
You can get it on the wii shop channel for 800 points, or if you own the game there are websites which back up roms, which are legal to download again if you own the game. i use www.doperoms.com they also provide emulators.
Is it legal to download and use a Sega Saturn emulator?
It is legal if you actually own the Saturn game. But if you don't own the original Saturn game, getting the Bios should be considered an illegal download.
Where can you find a GameCube emulator?
Sorry, but all video game roms are illegal unless you own the game.
Why is an r4ds illegal?
Its not always illigal. If you use it for homebrew its legal and for backing up your games its also legal. r4ds is illegal because when you go and download roms off the computer and you don't even own the game it is like going to Target and stealing a Nintendo Ds game.
Where can i find a emulator for nintedo ds?
Sorry, but all video game roms are illegal unless you own the game.
Where can you find a working PS2 emulator?
Sorry, but all video game roms are illegal unless you own the game.
Where can you find a good n64 emulator?
Sorry, but all video game roms are illegal unless you own the game.
How do you play PlayStation 2 games on a Macintosh?
Download PCSX2 and some legal roms only download games you own
Is it legal to create a spoof version of Monopoly or your own version of Mad Libs to publish?
Any imitation of an existing game can get you into legal trouble, especially if you distribute it commercially, and if either a) You use the same name as the original game, or one that is very similar, or b) Your game is almost identical to the original game.
How do i get Pokemon chaos black on vba when it's a fake game and i have to own it for it to be legal?
The theory that owning a game makes illegal copies "backups" is not actually true. Owning a game or not will not affect the legality of using an emulator to play roms. If this doesn't bother you, then just download it, its illegal either way.
Is emulation illegal?
Distributing the emulators themselves is not illegal. Distributing the games is.
