Call it a hobby. Having the data from the physical cart brings me joy. Also, I’m looking to rebuild my collection from childhood for when the Analogue3D finally comes out.
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yuuunikki@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Why dump roms when you can just download them faster and free
ch00f@lemmy.world 2 months ago
simplymath@lemmy.world 2 months ago
The binary blob is essentially just a number stored in a fancy configuration of electrons, OP. In the best case scenario, this device is just e-waste.
xyzzy@lemm.ee 2 months ago
I really can’t stand people who feel the need to denigrate other people’s hobbies
simplymath@lemmy.world 2 months ago
what’s denigrating about calling the game a number? Is the hobby collecting devices from China? Why not figure out how an N64 works and dump it yourself if that’s your hobby?
I’m not against the idea, homey. I just wouldn’t plug this device into my computer. Grab an Arduino or JTAG cable.
yuuunikki@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Enjoy your ewaste
smeg@feddit.uk 2 months ago
Some people don’t want to do something illegal even if they think the law is stupid
ch00f@lemmy.world 2 months ago
kugmo@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Most people are stupid
primarybelief@lemmy.world 2 months ago
A person is smart; people are stupid.
yuuunikki@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
About as threatening of a law as jaywalking.
MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Could be to get their save that’s on the cartridge backed up?