I got Sonic (And other games) on my phone!

[Honey the Cat]

GameBoy/GBC:
I use MeBoy for GB emulation (http://arktos.se/meboy/). Follow the directions given and use http://pcs.cruz-network.net to upload.
The only games I've played on MeBoy are the Pokemon games, assuming that they were just best for Cellphone. Now all that's needed is a link feature to trade and battle Pokemon.

GameGear:
http://javagear.sourceforge.net/
Follow the directions there and use the same site I use. It should be Javagear ME, FYI.
I loaded the Sonic games (except the Drift series and Labyrinth), Ninja Gaiden, and Megaman. They're playable, but running at like 4 or 5 FPS on my SGH-A767 (gonna get an Erricson next upgrade).

Looking at the benchmarks for the emulators on my phone, I think I can just forget about Doom ME (not Doom RPG), knowing that a J2ME Doom port would make my phone explode.

[16-bit]

This is really awesome, but posting links to emulators (I think) is ok on this site. But posting links to roms is a "no no" on this site.

[JDB]

Posting rom locations is a no-no

[Honey the Cat]

It's the only Game Gear emu site for phones, but if I happen to find out where the original emulator is I'll replace the link.

[Baloo]

Emulators were used to preserve games, not to be an output for freeloaders who don't want to pay shit for the games. You fucking asshole.

[Honey the Cat]

I removed the ROM links since I see it's a sensitive issue around here.

Emulators were used to preserve games, not to be an output for freeloaders who don't want to pay shit for the games. You fucking asshole.

eBay's not supporting the companies either so there's not a lot of difference between using emulators and buying off eBay.

[17daysolderthannes]

eBay's not supporting the companies either so there's not a lot of difference between using emulators and buying off eBay.

Anyone that hates on emulators for systems older than 5~10 years past commercial availability (i.e. DC and older) only does it because:

A) they're scared of emulators/don't want to spend the time to figure them out

B) feel they need to talk down on them to avoid copyright infringement surveillance, as if they care about your ROMs from 1992 when the dude next door is playing a bootleg of Modern Combat 2 on his 360.

C) have a misplaced hatred because they feel ROMs de-value their games, which is a load because most people that pay top dollar for games know damn well where to get ROMs, NWC 1990 isn't worth any less because there is a ROM dump of it

D) they just feel like being an asshole.

[Honey the Cat]

Yes. I highly doubt that many of these GameGear games I linked to are supported by SEGA anymore, but I took the links down to stay within the law of the land. I'll have to find the original emulator and put it up here.

The way I see it, emulating Genesis and SNES games is really no different than buying them on eBay, but people still whine about people using emulators being freeloaders and not supporting the company when they're not supporting Nintendo or Sega buying Sonic and Zelda games on eBay or at Salvation Army for their SNES and Genesis. Stealing Assassin's Creed from Wal-Mart or downloading an ISO of Modern Warfare 2 is a different story, and is definitely illegal. Besides the point, I do buy stuff; I bought a Sega Saturn, 2 controllers, and several games as opposed to downloading off some shady Russian site. I did buy Genesis games and like four Gennys.

Also, I've heard someone say abandonware is illegal. Just...wow. The company's either disbanded or don't give a fuck about the game anymore, it's not like they're gonna send the FBI over to your place just because you download System Shock 2 or Zero Tolerance (both are actually abandonware now) off RapidShare.

[/tldr]

So: Emulation and eBay are both OK, Stealing and bootlegging are not, and people who both whine about emulation and use eBay are hypocrites.

[Chris]

Since I started using an emulator a couple of years ago [console classix], I've bought more games than ever. It's nice to try the games, then buy the ones I like.
Here are a few:

Atari 2600
Freeway
Basketball
Boxing
Circus Atari
Ice Hockey
Night Driver
Stampede
Donkey Kong
Air Sea Battle
Indy 500
Tennis

NES
1942
Adventure Island 2,3
Joust
Shatterhand
Super Sprint

Sega Genesis
Adventures of Batman and Robin
Atomic Runner
Bio Hazard Battle
Contra Hard Corps
Fire Shark
Gauntlet IV
Grind Stormer
Mega Turrican
Robocop VS The Terminator
Sagaia
Tiny Toon Adventures Busters Hidden Treasures
Vectorman
Vectorman 2
Wimbeldon Championship Tennis
Wings of Wor
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
X-Men
PGA European Tour
PGA Tour Golf III
NHL All Star Hockey 95
FIFA Soccer 95 97
Lightening Force
Task Force Harrier EX
Steel Empire
The JungleBook
Super Nintendo
The Adventures of Batman and Robin
Mega Man X2 X3
Bust a Move
On The Ball
Captain Commando
Choplifter III
Darius Twin
Space Megaforce
International Tennis Tour
Super Turrican
Super Turrican 2
Samurai Shodown
NBA Jam TE
Clay Fighter
Imperium
The Jungle Book
Phalanx
U.N Squadron
Strike Gunner S.T.G

Sega Master System
Astro Warrior
Cloud Master
Bomber Raid
The Jungle Book


and I'm still looking for more , so not everyone who uses emulators is a freeloader

[Honey the Cat]

Exactly. Master System emulation is what drove me to buy a Master System. GameGear emulation is what makes me want a GameGear more badly than I ever did in my childhood. Downloading the Doom series off some site makes me want to buy the Doom Collector's edition....ah you get my point, emulation is not just for freeloaders.

By the way, I found the emulator I've been using. Check the OP.

[Smii]

Emulators were used to preserve games, not to be an output for freeloaders who don't want to pay shit for the games. You fucking asshole.

Bit strong, isn't it?

Honestly, I'm so sick of this debate. Especially on this occasion, where it's just ridiculous; teh particular romz in question are GG games (monetarily worthless to everyone, especially Sega, and unplayable on 95% of original hardware) and GB games (where 95% of games aren't worth playing anyway )

[17daysolderthannes]

for those looking to "freeload", you can play Genesis and several other games in your browser @ thesmartass.info. Nothing is loaded on your computer, so no legal liability is placed on your shoulders.

[Knuckle Duster]

Nothing is loaded on your computer, so no legal liability is placed on your shoulders.

No legal liability is on your shoulders anyway, hosting the roms in an unlicensed form is where the liability exists.
The debate is pointless, as most would agree with the benefits of emulation & roms. To rattle your saber and protest the non-existent opposition is absurd.

The only issue posting links to this stuff lies in that it DOES give minor, needless, and totally avoidable traction to any lurkers & trolls who may wish to list S16's host in with infringing sites being gunned down in lawsuits funded by the industry.

However unlikely, it benefits nobody to repeat the same bullshit rhetoric & praise for what is otherwise 'easily attainable' with basic internet skill.

Just as it was months ago, Your 'public facing' advice is not needed, and serves to possibly detriment this website.

[ThugsRook]

Emulators were used to preserve games, not to be an output for freeloaders who don't want to pay shit for the games.

sure they were

well then, i am preserving them every single day

[Karakasa-Obake]

for those looking to "freeload", you can play Genesis and several other games in your browser @ thesmartass.info. Nothing is loaded on your computer, so no legal liability is placed on your shoulders.

Oh my god, I love you 17days. This website is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you so much.
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