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Just speculating here, but I'm open to input or counterpoints. In regards to the term 'lost sales'... are these sales truly even lost? I imagine that if somebo
by anbardoi 3y ago
Just speculating here, but I'm open to input or counterpoints.
In regards to the term 'lost sales'... are these sales truly even lost? I imagine that if somebody is scrolling through a list of ROMS for games available to download, it's probably a significantly different experience than scrolling through the Nintendo e-shop hunting for a new game to play.
For the ROM list: "oh hey, that looks kinda cool. downloads file"
For the e-shop(same exact game): "looks kinda cool, but not '$40' cool, lol keeps scrolling"
I'd almost play with the idea that ROM emulation could, in some circumstances, increase sales for Nintendo, for example the new console 'Nintendo Foo' comes out, no emulation avenues yet, but a sequel for a game you played on an emulator is only available on the new console. Cha-ching.
'Lost sales' as a reason for litigation doesnt _seem_ to have very stable footing from a logical perspective, albeit I imagine it's only a justifiable means to an end for Nintendo. These little dramas are always so exciting.