The Open Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) is a versatile tool designed to help preserve video game cartridges and save data. Developed by Sanni and the community, this device allows users to back up ROM files and save games from a wide range of vintage consoles.

  • skulblaka
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    23 months ago

    Well, not quite. If you dump the ROM of a game cartridge you have purchased and use that dumped rom to play your game that’s legal. If you pirate the ROM, that’s still illegal regardless whether you own the original game, however the end result is identical and there’s really not many ways to prove you didn’t dump your own roms.

    Unless, of course, you don’t own a rom dumper and have an internet history of visiting rom sites. Even then it’s technically circumstantial evidence.

    • @Couldbealeotard
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      13 months ago

      What is this based on? It sounds like something that would be against even the most basic licence terms.

      • @[email protected]
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        13 months ago

        I don’t remember agreeing to any terms of service when I bought pokemon yellow, so as far as I’m concerned there are none.

        • @Couldbealeotard
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          13 months ago

          You agree to the licence terms when you purchase the software. If you disagree, don’t buy it.

          • @[email protected]
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            13 months ago

            Well informed consent is a thing, they didn’t tell me, I’m not informed. Shoulda made me click a box.