That comes to my mind becuase the NUS downloader debate. The thing is, I have for example a copy of a N64 cartridge, it's legal if I download a wad to play the same game that I already own, but on other platform? How law operates in those cases?
The other thread has not turned into a flame war. It seems people on GBAtemp are finally being adult about things (including myself).Please the topic title to "Discussion". Debates with Nintendo related topics always turn into flamewars. Even worse is also you're asking about piracy laws. Forum Thread + Nintendo + Piracy = Flamewar.
This basically means that if you own a SNES game, you are perfectly entitled to play a ROM version of it (necessary to launch it on the platform in question) as long as you do not simultainously launch the game on more then one system.
Nintendo certainly does not agree with it, but then again, they don't write the law.This basically means that if you own a SNES game, you are perfectly entitled to play a ROM version of it (necessary to launch it on the platform in question) as long as you do not simultainously launch the game on more then one system.
Yes, thats correct. Just to clarify: You may only play a ROM version of the game from that specific console you own the game on. So if you have Super Mario for NES, you are allowed to play Super Mario NES ROMs, but you are NOT allowed to play a VC port, gba port or whatever.
I don't care what Nintendo thinks of my activities to be perfectly honest.Nintendo certainly does not agree with it, but then again, they don't write the law.This basically means that if you own a SNES game, you are perfectly entitled to play a ROM version of it (necessary to launch it on the platform in question) as long as you do not simultainously launch the game on more then one system.
Yes, thats correct. Just to clarify: You may only play a ROM version of the game from that specific console you own the game on. So if you have Super Mario for NES, you are allowed to play Super Mario NES ROMs, but you are NOT allowed to play a VC port, gba port or whatever.
Polish Copyright Law, ACT of 4 February 1994 ON COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS
Chapter 7. Special Provisions Concerning Computer Programs
Article 75.
2. The consent of the rightholder shall not be required: 1) to make a back-up copy if it is necessary for using such computer program. Unless the contract provides otherwise, such copy may not be used concurrently with the computer program.
Article 76.
Provisions of contracts, which are contradictory to Article 75, paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be null and void.