>Please note: Before we start this guide, you should know that the that the rules around downloading retro games are somewhat murky. To avoid any possible legal trouble, we recommend only backing up games you already legally own. Be sure to do your own due diligence to investigate what's allowed as it can vary in different regions.
Why is this STILL A THING to fearmonger about?
>>61314505
Retropie just wrote it there to avoid potential lawsuits.
Otherwise they may be "promoting" piracy
Because it absolves them of legal action, retard.
>>61314505
Because the MPAA, the RIAA, and the ESA will take any and all opportunities to dox and SWAT whoever offends them. I'm not even kidding.
>>61314505
It doesn't really matter when you're one of billions of end users, but when you're a major distributor of software you have to protect yourself since you're a target for law trolls.
Because Nintendo just went all DMCA happy. Try finding a Mario, Metroid, Zelda, or donkey Kong ROM.
>>61314867
oh shit it's my time to shine
selling super mario 64 rom only $10 exclusive get it now
>>61315106
I will throw zelda OoT for a small additional fee of 15 dollars
>>61315120
saddest boy
They aren't doing it for your sake, they're doing it for their own, Nintendo likes to go after any site promoting piracy of their games.